It’s been a couple of months since I last did a post on either subject, so today I thought I’d create a beginner’s guide to pattern matching shirts and ties. Much of the feedback I receive on the website comes from people looking for help combining different prints together.

Please note, as always, this is merely an introduction to the subject: it’s about getting started, not perfecting the system…

What if you could throw away the entire content of your closet? Push the reset button and go back to zero again; restart afresh with a brand new wardrobe, but this time without the mistakes, the unnecessary failures and the gaudy sweaters.

‘Male Wardrobe Essentials’ is a 78-page guide full of tips and tricks for building an entire wardrobe from the ground up.

Behind every well-dressed man you can find a string of clothing malfunctions. Although you think your closet is a sartorial paradise, I can assure you every guy has at least one demon lurking at the back of the cupboard.

Use this guide to assassinate all those fashion fiends and restore your tailoring to the standard it rightfully deserves. Grab the largest garbage bag you can find, and let’s get sorting…

Today’s ‘Q&A Quickie’ was requested by Marcus. Having read my article, “Men’s Sun Glasses: Finding The Perfect Pair of Shades”, he wanted to know what kind of tint would look best on his sunnies.

Well Marcus, I hope that the following pointers help you find the perfect hue. Don’t forget, you can submit your own ‘Q&A Quickie’ requests through the contact page or via e-mail.

During the scorching summer months, nothing feels better on the lower half of your leg than wearing a pair of comfy shorts. However, most men can barely seem to pick out a pair of basic slacks, let alone a garment that’s been known to come in bright orange, luminous yellow and tropical pink!

So to avoid making a gigantic sartorial blunder, follow this basic guide to choosing and wearing men’s shorts.

Ah, Summer! What a wonderful time of year; the flowers are in full bloom, the evenings are long and there’s not a rain cloud in sight. But inevitably there is a downside to all this sunshine; offices without air-conditioning, poorly ventilated public transportation and restrictive uniforms can leave us feeling somewhat less than fresh.

Here are a few clothing and grooming tips to help keep you cool and odor free during the blistering seasonal heat.

There’s a prevailing attitude amongst men that all jeans are built equal. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Nowadays there’s a whole host of different styles and fits to be had, each with its own defining attributes and nuances.

Allow me to help you with your selection process using this simple guide to aid you in identifying your favourite cuts, and what you should ideally be avoiding when looking around the stores for quality denim.

I thought today I’d provide you all with another ‘Q&A Quickie’…

Remember, you can request your own ‘Q&AQ’ by dropping me a line at the usual email address or by using the contact form found here. Anyway, I thought I’d take the time to tackle a surprisingly common question, that I’ve been asked on more than one occasion…

They say fashion is a young man’s game… Okay, perhaps they don’t, but sometimes it feels that way. Teenage models plague fashion magazines and in the rare event you do find forty plus fashion on the catwalk it’s usually being sported by models barely out of college.

But there’s a large leap between fashion and style, and becoming a senior needn’t signal the start of puffy sweaters and comfortable slacks (unless, of course, you want it to). Here are a few top tips for the older reader to help them look and feel stylish whatever their age:

“AskMen.com Presents…” is a contemporary style handbook filled with hundreds of pages of advice on how to look good, smell great, dress impeccably and generally come up a treat.

Divided into eleven ‘rules’, this style bible will help you create a top notch wardrobe with dressing sections full of information on color coordination, patterns and accessories. It’ll help you chose shoes, jeans, watches, not to mention imparting wisdom on the likes of shaving and grooming…