Cutting the sleeves off a shirt is one of the quickest ways to turn an old tee or flannel into something new. Done carelessly, though, you end up with a jagged armhole, a shirt that shows too much, or edges that unravel after one wash. This guide is for men who want clean, intentional cut-offs…
Burgundy pants are one of the easiest ways to add colour to an outfit without looking loud. The deep wine-red reads almost like a neutral from a distance, but it still stands out next to the usual navy, grey and khaki. This guide is for men who own a pair of burgundy trousers, chinos, cords…
“Vest” means different things depending on who you ask. It can be the tailored waistcoat from a three-piece suit, a knitted sweater vest, a puffer gilet or a denim vest, and each one follows its own rules. This guide is for men who want to wear any of them well, at work, on weekends or…
Grey sweatpants are the most comfortable thing most men own, and the easiest to look lazy in. The difference between “just rolled out of bed” and a deliberate, relaxed outfit comes down to the shade, the fit, the fabric and what you wear on top. This guide is for men, teens and anyone who wants…
Dark blue jeans are the most versatile trousers most men own. A clean, dark indigo wash can sit next to a blazer at a smart dinner or a hoodie on a Saturday, which is exactly why it’s worth getting the fit, length and pairings right. This guide is for men who already own a pair…
Walk into almost any barbershop and you’ll hear “fade” and “taper” used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t, and mixing them up is how men ask for a soft, office-friendly cut and walk out with bare skin above the ears. This guide is for any man trying to decide between the two,…
Finding a Valentine’s gift for a man is hard enough, and doing it on a small budget can feel impossible. Most gift lists push gadgets and luxury items that cost far more than most people want to spend, or cheap novelties that end up in a drawer by March. This guide is for anyone shopping…
Shaving gifts look like an easy win, but they go wrong more often than you’d think. A cartridge user gets a straight razor he’s scared to touch, a man with sensitive skin gets a heavily scented aftershave, or an electric shaver fan gets a brush he’ll never use. This guide is for anyone buying for…
Most men don’t need more clothes to dress better. They need a handful of rules that make the clothes they already own look sharper, from how a shirt fits to which shoes go with which trousers. This guide is for men who want to look more put-together without following trends or spending a fortune. It…
Starting a new job, an internship or your first office role usually comes with a dress code you can’t quite afford yet. “Business casual” sounds simple, but it’s easy to spend a lot on random pieces and still have nothing to wear on a Tuesday. This guide is for men who need a work wardrobe…