Most of us wear socks every day.

You can buy them pretty much anywhere you get clothes. In some places, you can even find packs of socks at the supermarket. This doesn’t really make them seem very sophisticated or unique, right?

But I beg to differ.

Imagine you’re at a business meeting, or on a date. Whenever you cross your legs and there’s that glimpse of one of your ankles, what kind of sock does the person across from you see? Is it the usual color, black? Is it white (please don’t do this with a suit)? Is it worn-out or full of holes (I hope not)? [Read more…]

I believe that anyone can look great in a suit – and adding an eye-catching accessory or two can make your suit downright unforgettable. But there are ways to give an impression of sophistication, and ways to do the complete opposite. If you want to look your most stylish, here are some things to watch out for: [Read more…]

Some people call me “the guy who was born in a suit”, and in a way, they’re right: The day I got my first bespoke suit (a graduation present from my awesome late grandfather), I felt like I was born again – a new man.

Since then, I’ve preferred to rock a suit as often as possible, whether it’s a traditional black or gray one, or a bolder choice, like purple (really). My suits and accessories catch eyes, let me express myself, and make me look sophisticated and feel fantastic even on my worst days.

But a lot of guys I know hate wearing suits, and only do so when they absolutely have to. I get it: we often think of suits as something you’re forced to wear for work or special occasions. But wearing a suit can be something you actually want to do. Really. Here are five reasons why you should wear a suit more often — or think differently about the ones you wear now: [Read more…]