Styles of Lapels

Ethan Collar

For those of you who don’t know, lapels are the collar-like part of your suit jacket or blazer.  Just like ties, shirts, and fabrics, lapels are another way for you to be different and show off your personality, since lapels come in a variety of styles.  In this article, we’re going to look at some of these styles so you can find the ones you like!

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Wearing a Tie Bar

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I’ve been waiting a long time to talk about what I believe is the most abused and incorrectly worn pieces of menswear.  Guys have worn tie bars in an attempt to look classy ever since Mad Men revived the modern suit look seven years ago.  Many times, guys fail because they simply don’t know how a tie bar is supposed to work.  That’s where my article comes to the rescue.

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Sheep to the Trend Shepherd

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We currently live in a world of fast fashion:  Cotton On, H&M, and Forever 21 seem to have sales everyday, fashion bloggers feature their latest finds, and Goodwill attendance has grown.  While I think it’s great that style is now in the hands of the everyman, I sincerely believe that people are being taken advantage of.  People assume that being into “fashion” means you’re blindly following the latest trends and becoming slaves to the constant sales. I’m here to tell you that’s not the case.

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How and Where To Buy Clothes

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A question I get asked most often is where I get all my clothes.  The second most asked question is how do I afford it.  While its true dressing well can be expensive, it’s only expensive when you go for high end products and never shop sales.  Here, I’m going to explain to you some of the tricks of the trade I’ve used to amass my wardrobe.  Just remember that my style is very affordable.  

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Keep Your Head Cool With Summer Straw

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Guys today rock felt fedoras, snapbacks, and beanies throughout the year, but there is only one type of material that works best for hats in summer:  straw.  These straw hats are guaranteed to keep the sun out of your face and help you look classy during these next hot months.  But which one is right for you?  Check out four of my favourite styles!

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Styles at McGinty’s Vintage Opening

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It’s been a while since we’ve seen some other vintage styles!  Luckily, I was invited to McGinty’s in Pasadena for a preview opening of their new menswear section.  Apparently, all of this stuff has been kept in storage containers for 14 years and now we got to take a look!  Even though there was some awesome stuff for sale, the guys that went didn’t look too shabby either!  Here’s some great looks!

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