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...
How Men’s Shorts Should Fit
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...
How to Find The Best Colors to Wear For Your Skin Tone
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...
5 Style Tips to Help You Go From Work to a Date
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...
4 Unexpected Benefits to Dressing Well (That Can Make You More Money)
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...
The 8 Best Stylish Work Bags For Men
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...
The 5 Best Fall Jackets for Men
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...
The Ridiculously Simple 3-Step Skincare Routine For Men
I had a wake-up call. A few months ago while visiting my parents, I noticed something about my Dad that never clicked with me before. He was looking old. Really old. Especially his skin. I know my Dad isn’t a man with a skincare regimen outside bar soap. Just like my...
How to Wear More Prints and Patterns
Today's question comes from Chad: I wanted to share something that has been bothering me recently. I find that one of my biggest issues with dressing stylishly is that I don't have the balls to try strong prints or colors. I find bold looks interesting but can't find...