Archives for the ‘Style Tips’ Category

Scosha Jewelry for Men, Explore the Unique

By Jay • Nov 9th, 2008 • Category: Style Tips, accessories

Accessorizing one’s wardrobe is one of the ways to make yourself standout, and express your inner self in artistic and stylish ways.  If you are interested in adding some truly interesting and quality pieces to your look to form your personal ‘fashion identity’, check out Scosha Jewelry.
Scosha is an Australian artist whose inspiration comes from […]



What I’m Reading Right Now: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Dress

By Jay • Aug 26th, 2008 • Category: Books, Style Tips

Men’s Style: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Dress by Russell Smith

This is a wonderful little guide — it’s primary audience (”thinking men”) represented well from the outset by the sometimes acid tongue of the author (Russell Smith). Check out these excerpts:
North America…is still a fundamentally Protestant and democratic place, a place which defines a […]



I Need Some Shorts! - Diary of a Skinny Man

By Jay • May 23rd, 2008 • Category: Featured, Rants and Raves, Style Tips

I have always hated the word skinny. I don’t know if it is the sound of the word itself, or perhaps the way people say it — often with a curious disdain, mixed with a somewhat envious tone. You’re so skinny! Oh my god! Hey skinny man! Skinny boy, come here! How do you stay […]



New Look, New Store :-}

By Jay • May 22nd, 2008 • Category: Style Tips

Just finished re-modeling our little web site here, what do you think?
The goal: make it as easy as possible to shop for quality mens clothing in tall sizes. To further that goal, we just added the Tall Guy Shop.
Have you ever wanted to walk into a store and see everything in your size? […]



The Boston Globe says ditch that t-shirt under your real shirt.

By Jay • Apr 9th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Style Tips

Apparently undershirts, t-shirts (or whatever you want to call them), below your dress shirts are unsexy, because women like skin (just like men do). This article confirms it. I guess you’ll have to find another way to soak up your sweat.



2008 may be time to Rock the Ascot.

By Jay • Apr 9th, 2008 • Category: Dress and Formal, Style Tips

Interesting article on USA Today about the ascot. It seems there was a bit of fuss about contestant Michael Johns sporting one at recent American Idol Performance.
It is doubtful it will become part of mainstream American dress, as the article suggests, but who knows? If you are feeling bold, international, and mysterious (think Austin […]



Men’s Formal Wear: How to Dress With Style

By Jay • Mar 22nd, 2008 • Category: Dress and Formal, Style Tips

When looking at men’s formal wear you need to follow some simple basic guidelines to get an instant classic look which projects a sense of style.
Getting the right look with men’s formal wear is not difficult, if you follow the image guidelines below.
Your suit
In men’s formal wear let’s start with choosing a formal suit.
1. Style
Changes, […]



A Brief Gentleman’s Guide to Fashion Etiquette: Men’s Suits and Formal Wear

By Jay • Mar 22nd, 2008 • Category: Dress and Formal, Style Tips

Some people call it style, others call it taste, or “ the eye” which some men just seem to have that helps them select the right business suit or dinner suit, shirts, ties and shoes every time.
Whatever it is, dressing stylishly is not all about the “eye”. It also involves a great deal of know […]



Men’s Accessories: 2008 Tips & Trends

By Jay • Mar 22nd, 2008 • Category: Featured, Style Tips

Several new trends are becoming very hot for 2008. Men’s accessories are usually overlooked, but men are quickly catching on. Here’s what is hot right now:
Scarves – With just a few cold months left in the year, there is still time to pick up a great scarf. Look for the comfortable Kashmir or cotton wool […]