A Man’s Guide to Wristwatches: Their History and Why to Wear One
The Art of Manliness | Style & Grooming
by Brett and Kate McKay
3y ago
Editor’s note: Read Part II when you’re done, How to Choose a Watch.  No element of men’s style combines fashion and function quite like the wristwatch. Nor does any other male accessory inspire such devotion and interest. Nevertheless, in recent times there have been those who believed the watch had finally met its demise in the smartphone, and would fade away with other sartorial anachronisms like monocles and sock garters. And yet the popularity of the wristwatch persists. To understand why, we need to understand the history of this timepiece, how its past continues to inform its ..read more
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The Minimal Wardrobe: The Only 3 Pairs of Shoes a Man Needs
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by Brett and Kate McKay
3y ago
Last month we gave you a rundown of the differences between the nine major types of men’s dress shoes. Those with an ample budget, and the sartorial inclination, might consider owning a pair of each kind, so they always have exactly the right shoe for a particular outfit and a particular event. But what about other fellows who, for either budgetary or philosophical reasons, do not wish to acquire many pairs of shoes, and would rather keep things simple? What’s the minimum number of shoes a man can get by with, while still being able to look sharp and show up dressed appropriately in various s ..read more
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The Men’s Dress Shoe Hierarchy
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by Guest Contributor
3y ago
Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Joe Weber. From the most plain and simple shoes cut from a single piece of smooth leather, to intricately detailed shoes featuring fancy stitching, perforations, and edging, a man’s got a lot of options when it comes to dress shoes. The variety can really be a bit overwhelming, especially when it comes to knowing which is which and what shoes to wear with what get-ups. So let’s break it down as simply as possible. Below is a hierarchy of the common dress shoe styles, ranked from most dressy to least, what defines them as such, and a few outfit o ..read more
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The Complete Guide on How to Roll Up Your Shirt Sleeves
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by AoM Team
3y ago
When the mercury is on the rise, so are your shirt sleeves. You can’t be going into work in t-shirts or even short-sleeve button-ups, so you’re left with rolling the sleeves of your nice dress shirt in order to stay a little bit cooler. How do you do so without looking sloppy, though, or without wrinkling your shirt when the sleeves need to come back down for an important meeting? It’s with those questions in mind that we present this ultimate, multimedia guide to rolling your shirt sleeves. Up top, you’ll see a video which outlines 3 methods for rolling. Below, you’ll find some guideline ..read more
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How to Pack for a One-Week Business Trip
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by Antonio
3y ago
Packing for a week-long business trip can be an intimidating task. You want to ensure you bring enough clothes that you’ll have appropriate outfits for all the different events, meetings, and activities you’ll be attending. Yet you also want to conserve space and not end up schlepping too much. Plus, you want everything you bring to arrive safely with minimal wrinkling and damage. Below, I’ll walk you through how to address these concerns and more, so that the next time you need to pack your bags for a business trip, you’ll know exactly what you need to bring, and how ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Shining Your Shoes
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by AoM Team
3y ago
Whether it’s an upcoming wedding, graduation, or simply another day at the office, a pair of shiny shoes can set you apart as a man who cares about the details. Not only does shining your shoes look good, it is a necessary part of properly caring for and maintaining a nice pair of leather shoes or boots. The polish itself helps moisturize and waterproof the leather, lengthening the lifespan of your shoes. And the buffing and shining ensures a clean, pulled-together look no matter the occasion. This article provides the complete multimedia guide to shining your shoes. There are a number of ..read more
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Style Staples: A Man’s Guide to Khakis
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by Brett and Kate McKay
3y ago
For most guys, their go-to pants are jeans. They’re comfortable, easy to wear, and go with most everything. But I’d like to suggest that there’s another kind of pant that’s even more versatile and comfortable than denim: khakis. For many men, khakis are saddled with some unfortunate associations; perhaps they remind you of the school uniform you used to wear, or your mom forcing you to get semi-dressed up for church. Or they likely make you think of office managers and other cubicle-dwelling Dilbert types. It’s true that as workplace dress codes began loosening up during the 90s, a lot of guy ..read more
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Style Inspiration: How Steve McQueen Rocked His Khakis
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by Brett & Kate McKay
3y ago
Today we published a comprehensive piece on why and how to wear khakis. For those who’d enjoy even more style inspiration on how to wear these classic cotton trousers well, we’ve put together a photo gallery of the guy who wore them best: Steve McQueen. Here’s how the King of Cool rocked his khakis from summertime casual to a more dressed up night on the town. McQueen was so cool, he could even make being a POW seem cool. He did it by pairing his khakis with two great choices — a crewneck sweatshirt, and a leather jacket. Khakis pair especially well with denim and chambray shir ..read more
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How to Hang Your Dress Pants (So They Don’t Fall Off the Hanger)
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by Brett and Kate McKay
3y ago
After a long day at the office, you hang your dress pants up (maintaining that razor sharp crease, of course), and turn off the closet light. The next morning when you open the closet door, you find your perfectly hung pants lying in a lump on the floor. There are speciality hangers out there that’ll prevent this kind of pant-slippage, but they’re not necessary if you use this handy dandy hanging trick. Employed by tailors around the world, the sartorial hack illustrated above will ensure that your nicely ironed dress pants never again slide off the hanger. Grab a pant l ..read more
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Outfitted & Equipped: Spring Getaway
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by Guest Contributor
3y ago
Editor’s Note: This promotional gallery was put together by Huckberry Editor Jon Glatfelter. Admit it — you’ve spent your fair share of time these past few weeks hunched over your desk at work, secretly mapping the fastest route from the front door to some warm weekend destination. It’s okay. We’re guilty of it too. Pro-tip #1: shift the browser window to the side of the screen with the most glare so your boss is none the wiser. Pro-tip #2: adjust Google Maps’ time of departure for a more accurate read on expected traffic (I always forget that one). And pro-tip #3: start packing today. T ..read more
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