Men’s Style

Why is the Skinny Blade of Your Tie Longer?

9 February, 2017

I post a lot of suit photos on Instagram, and 90% of the time, I have someone leave a comment asking me why the skinny blade, or back blade, of my tie is longer than the front.

Most are genuinely curious, although I do love getting the occasional blowhard who’s trying to out posture me on the Internet (who doesn’t love those guys though, right?).

So, I decided it was finally worth making an actual video explanation.

Click Here to Watch the YouTube Video: Why is the Skinny Tie Blade Longer?

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Why I’m Not a Gentleman

2 December, 2016

The term has been so misused, so twisted over the past few decades that it’s truly lost any semblance of its original meaning – both in technical definition and the principles it used to represent.

It is now a way for weak men to morally preen about their weakness and signal it as a virtue to all the other weak people around them. more “Why I’m Not a Gentleman”

A silver lining to the shorter days and colder temperatures of fall and winter is that it’s a lot more fun to dress well during these seasons. Spring and summer, with their heat and its limitations mean most men (and thankfully women) are looking to wear as little as they can get away with. But once the mercury starts dropping we have a lot more clothing we need to be putting on.

With those extra layers comes the necessity of more variety. It’s easy to put on a pair of white pants and a blue shirt in the summer and call it good, but more layers means more variety and color isn’t always the best way to do that. It would look ridiculous to have color contrast in every piece of clothing you wear during the fall and winter so a great way to get some visual contrast is through texture.

Take a look at this gentleman.

There are a lot of different textures going on here – tweed jacket, wool pants, leather bag, suede shoes, knit tie, silk square. But the ensemble itself is congruent because texture is a much more subtle form of contrast. This is especially helpful to you men of a muted complexion who can be overwhelmed by having too much color contrast. Now, those of us who have moderate or stark contrasts are still going to want more contrast through colors or patterns, but we can take advantage of the texture contrast as well.

Learning to rely on texture is where you really start to set yourself apart as a well-dressed man. While most people won’t consciously think, “That guy looks so good because he mixed all those different textures so well.” they will see you and realize you’re a step above even the other men in their lives who’ve ever had a conversation with a tailor.

The key to mixing textures well is to have everything rooted in traditional men’s style. This man would look ridiculous if his blazer was silk and his pocket square were leather, along with wool shoes, and a knitted bag. Stick with the tried-and-true applications of each texture and then mix and match as you want with different items.

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7 November, 2012

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Casual Friday: Bike Style

2 November, 2012

Like:

The jeans. They’re dark and slim without being constrictingly tight. There’s no visible embellishment on the back pockets or anywhere else (that I can see).
The boots. They look like classic Red Wings. Riding a bike myself I can attest to the worth of investing in a good pair of boots. Knowing your feet are protected from rocks and other things that can fly up at them, while still not sacrificing the ability to feel the clutch all while looking good make it worth the extra money to buy some solid boots.
The vest. Puffer vests have been increasing in popularity over the last three or four years. They’re a classic item that has been worn in a lot of different eras by a lot of different men (Marty McFly anyone?). They’re a good way to keep your body warm without over heating during the oddly transitional phase between early and late fall.
The shirt. You can see by the sleeves that this shirt fits him well. The shoulder seems are hidden beneath the vest, which means they’re on his shoulder – where they should be. The sleeves are also that perfect balance of fit where they are neither painted-on tight nor pillowcase lose.
The beard. I’m glad these are becoming more and more acceptable in “polite” society, not that this guy looks like he cares too much about polite society. A beard is a glaringly obvious visual distinction that separates men from boys and women. I’ve worn one for years and feel childish without it. If you haven’t given it a shot, fall and winter are the perfect time to do so. The added insulation is a help instead of a hindrance in the cooler months.
The bike and the girl. Not much to say here. It’s a freaking Norton and she’s a lot of fun to look at.

Fence:

Nothing this week

Don’t like:

No helmet. I know it’s a photo shoot but a helmet is worth wearing when you’re actually on the road. Helmet hair sucks but having a comb in your pack and taking an extra five minutes to fix your hair is worth not dying over.
The water bottle holder on the rear shock. Weird addition, ruins the clean lines of the rest of the bike.

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Tag: Men’s Style

Why is the Skinny Blade of Your Tie Longer?

Why I’m Not a Gentleman

Contrast Via Texture

Wednesday Weigh In: Olive

Casual Friday: Bike Style