Today's question comes from David L. "I've never got anything custom before. Is it worth it compared to buying something off the rack?" Long-time readers will know my number 1 style rule: Good fit will solve 90% of your style problems. After working in...
Today's question comes from Robert: "I know it sounds counterintuitive, but I want to be able to have variety while also having minimal clothes. I don't want to look like I'm wearing the same thing all the time. How can I do this?" Ah, the wardrobe holy grail: one...
If there’s one thing as expected as shorts in the summer, it’s my inbox getting flooded with emails from guys asking “How long should my shorts be?” In today’s post, I’ll walk you through a few fit points you should know when you’re shopping for shorts no matter what...
Today’s question comes from Marc: “Being asian, I’m not sure what colors to wear to fit my skin tone. A chart I found online says I have a warm, autumn skin tone. What colors would work best for me?” I hear this question a lot, and today I’m happy to share the secret...
For the past 4 years, I’ve helped professionals in companies like the NY Times to Dropbox, and Google revamp their wardrobes. The most common style challenge they all had? Understanding what the hell to wear in a business casual workplace. Even among other “experts”...
So things are going great, and now you both can't wait til the weekend to see each other. Weeknight dates give you something to look forward to after a long day at work. But there’s a tiny problem… What happens when you don’t have time to go home to change? What the...
Last year was the best year I’ve had at The Essential Man. I worked with the most private styling clients I’ve ever had since I started. My revenue literally quadrupled, earning me the most money I’ve ever made in my life. I even partnered with one of my favorite...
Today's question comes from Kartik: “What are some stylish work bags that can still hold of a bunch of stuff, like the mandatory laptop?” Recommending the perfect work bag that is both functional and stylish can be a daunting task. There's no one size fits all...
Outerwear: The one real reason why Fall is my favorite season. It can be a bit overwhelming navigating the options. Especially as the menswear market expands and designers experiment, remixing and putting their own spins on classic styles. Today, I want to make things...