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Yet another challenge for the average man is trying to incorporate wilder patterns into his wardrobe. One of the biggest difficulties is pulling off floral prints; how do you dress with this increasingly popula...

Nothing brings a dashing outfit together quite like a clean, wrinkle free tie; but no ensemble will ever shine with a worn, tatty rag knotted around your oesophagus. Ties are delicate accessories and need the b...

After a week of erratic posts, I thought I’d turbo charge my Monday morning post by gathering together 100 articles from all over the internet and putting them in one giant super post. I’ve categorised as best I can, but you’ll have to settle for a mixed bag at the end I'm afraid!
If you think a particular article deserved to be in this list, leave a comment and I’ll be sure to update the post in the weeks and months to come.

It’s the nightmare we all dread! No, not that one about being naked in class – the other far more real threat; turning up to a casual event looking way too formal or, worse still, attending a black tie affair in jeans and a T-shirt.
Let’s hope this guide will solve those issues once and for all! I’m going to explain how to work an outfit so you’ll be able to turn up for drinks straight from the office, without anybody realizing you’re wearing the same threads as this morning.

Following on from “A Belt for Every Occasion” we’ll now take a look at what shade of color will work best on a tie during those crucial events. Should you go for plain fabric, stripes or dots? A deep ochre, vibrant lemon or an ocean blue?
Here’s a quick list of common occasions where getting the right tie is imperative...

Broadly speaking, there are five different styles that are commonly utilized for tying up ties. Each has its own unique signature, so finding a personal preference shouldn’t be difficult. Just remember that the more you practice them, the better the knots will look.