Manifestos have been used by men and organizations for millennia. They are a way to solidify ideals and to make goals and aspirations feel more tangible. They have been used by individuals, businesses, governments, fraternal organizations, and many other groups of men to help their members improve their lives.
As Masculine Style continues to grow, our little group becomes more and more like a family. Through my coaching plans and newsletters, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know many of you on a personal level. We’re more than just a blog with readers, we’re an organization.
So I decided it was time we had our own manifesto.
I am an intentional man.
I live my life deliberately in all areas and this attitude is apparent in my dress and appearance.
I understand that my image communicates how much respect I have for myself and how much I expect others to have for me.
I refuse to give in to the apathy of dressing like a slob and reject the cowardice of dressing ironically.
I have learned the rules and know how to break them. What I don’t know, I am willing to learn. What I do know, I am willing to apply.
My intentions are as visible in my casual clothing as they are in a suit. There is no hesitation in what I wear or what it says about me.
I can distinguish between timeless & trendy, and use these differences to accomplish my aesthetic goals. I am not limited in my spectrum or its application.
Clothes do not make me the man I am. They never have and they never will, but they do contribute to my reputation and how I am perceived by others.
If you’d like a stylized PDF of this manifesto for your desktop, to print up and keep in your closet, or to share with friends and family, just submit your name and email in the boxes on the top right of the page. It’s free and is a great reminder of why we take our appearance so seriously.
7 comments on “The Masculine Style Manifesto”
Ok, at the risk of sounding too ignorant, could I have an explanation of what “the cowardice of dressing ironically,” would entail?
No risk of sounding ignorant. I thought I had covered this in a previous post, but can’t seem to find it myself.
Dressing ironically is at the core of hipster style or norm core. These guys wear their clothes to make a statement that their too cool to be concerned about their clothes. They want the nonchalance of having just picked up something at the thrift store and not being too concerned with how it looks, but in order to do so, they spend hours sifting through the goods at five different locations to find the perfectly imperfect item. There’s no sincerity and it allows them to avoid the risk of being judged for what they wear. If someone calls them out, they get the defense of treating it like it’s all one big joke.
It’s cowardly because there’s a system of social retreat already built in when they dress that way. By not appearing to take it too seriously, they’re able to avoid having any criticisms actually hit the target.
Outstanding, thank you.
Very well said.
“To print up and keep in your closet.”
I realize that for what it is and what you do, this is a practical suggestion, but it still made me laugh a little.
Haha. I can see that.
I really like this.
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