My wife and I recently did a staycation weekend at one of our favorite hotels, The NoMAD here in NYC. Surprisingly, we both found it hard to do what we came to do: Take a “vacation” from work and enjoy ourselves. It was really hard to enjoy having...
This question comes from a reader, John. He asks: "I'm working out a lot and watching what I eat. How do I stay stylish while my body is fluctuating and losing weight?" Great question. Hitting fitness goals while trying to stay stylish can be tricky. You don't want to...
Today’s question comes from Mark: “Hey Peter, What are your thoughts on duck boots or galoshes? Would love to know what winter boots you recommend to wear to the office.” Galoshes, while being practical, will always look like your shoes wearing condoms to me. And...
Today’s question comes from Andrew: “Any tips on layering up in the colder months?” Two mistakes I see men make when it comes to winter layering: PACKING ON BULKY LAYERS Which makes for uncomfortable outfitsGOING TOO TECHNICAL Unless your morning meeting is on the...
My "Gifts to get yourself" guide has been a holiday season tradition since I launched The Essential Man. I've always found traditional gift guide posts useless. Not because of bad recommendations, but because I always just end up getting something for myself. My...
Today's question comes from Rob: "Peter, I have way too many clothes... What's the least amount of clothes I can get away with?" Great question, Rob! As a Personal Stylist, there's an assumption that all I do is have my client buy racks of clothes. (I wish it...
1/3 rd of my private clients hire me to revamp their style for their dating lives. I shouldn’t need to explain how dating has been extra challenging for all single guys out there this year. But with people being smarter with testing and social distancing, along...
Today's question comes from Tyrone, he asks. "Peter, I just scratched my favorite pair of sunglasses and realized I don't know how to pick a replacement. What color frames, and lenses should I pick, what should I avoid? Does my face shape matter? First, my condolences...
Summer is officially here! And that means you’re probably asking yourself the same thing thousands of men email me come June: "How the hell do I dress for work and not drown in a pool of sweat?" Look, I’m with you if you think Fall and winter style...