If you are new to neckwear, you would be forgiven for thinking ascots and bandanas are the same thing. At a glance they may look the same, but they are completely different. So, you may be asking yourself "what's the difference between an ascot and a bandana?" It's quite simple. Before we discuss the differences between ascots and bandanas, le...
First dates can be nerve-wracking: no matter how many someone has had, it is still easy to worry about the smallest details. A lot of thought can go into a first date, between scheduling, thinking of conversation topics, and deciding what you are going to wear. So how does a gentleman dress on a first date? Tossing on any shirt and jeans and hoppin...
Rolling your ascot is a simple and space-efficient way of storing your finest neckwear. Not only does it save on space, it also prevents your ascots from wrinkling. It doesn't require any expensive products or even that much skill. All you need is a flat surface, an ascot or cravat, and a place to store your neckwear. Not sure what an ascot is...
If you are a consistent hat wearer or have just purchased your very first hat, you may have wondered what proper hat etiquette, or hatiquette, is and how it can change depending on where you are and where you're going. Some people remove their hats indoors, yet others keep them on. Who is right and who is wrong? In this article, we explain the etiq...
Considered by some to be the grandad to the modern-day tie, cravats date back to the 17th century and have evolved from military use to modern day accent pieces for the dapper and sartorially minded. Since their creation and initial rise to popularity, cravats have seen some variations and modifications, but the style has stayed relatively consiste...
Along with buttoning the bottom button of a suit, matching your tie and pocket square is considered a cardinal sin of men's style. Why should you NEVER match your tie and pocket square? It's simple, really: it gives the impression that you don't care or don't know any better. At some point in your style journey, you've likely heard the advice to ma...
If you are sartorially minded, you may have noticed breast pockets on your coats and asked yourself, "should I put a pocket square in there?" Coats do look similar to suit jackets and sport coats, so the answer should be simple, right? Not quite. A coat, in general, will be heavier, thicker, and drape lower than a typical sport coat or suit jacket....
Upgrading your wardrobe is something everyone does at least once in their life. Whether you're starting a new career, entering adulthood, or discovering an interest in style, these nine easy upgrades will help jump-start your journey into becoming the best dressed person in the room. Keep in mind that upgrading your wardrobe is about the journey an...
Style mistakes are common. At one point or another, we've all worn an outfit that caused us to later ask ourselves "What was I thinking?" or "Egads! That's awful! I spent my money on that?" Style, like art, is subjective. What we think looks good could look absolutely atrocious to someone else, and vice versa. Just like with art, small style detail...
There are two main parts to being a gentleman: how to act and how to dress. In this article, we will be exploring the latter and answering the question of how to be a well-dressed gentleman. It doesn't mean you have to constantly wear a three-piece suit or sleep in black tie, but rather, it's about understanding the principles of dressing well in t...
