Discover Your Skin Type
September 1, 2010 – 1:23 pm | One Comment

After a spate of fashion related articles, I thought it was about time Guy Style Guide returned to the topic of grooming, and what better way to kick things off than with a post about …

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5 More Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid
June 13, 2010 – 4:50 pm | 4 Comments
5 More Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid

We’ve already discussed this subject in some detail previously, but let’s take the opportunity to get through a few more fashion mistakes shall we?
Guys have an unfortunate attraction to unfashionable combinations in the world of …

GuyStyleGuide.com Presents The Shoe Polishing Guide
November 28, 2009 – 6:15 pm | No Comment
GuyStyleGuide.com Presents The Shoe Polishing Guide

Let me guess, the last time your brogues saw a brush was sometime just before a wedding, job interview or important meeting. Shoe maintenance can be a time consuming affair – but only if you let it. Compiling a care kit is not only simple, but probably a lot less expensive than you think!

Use the following guide to help get the sheen back into your shoes and increase your loafers’ lifespan by several years.

Men’s Dress Socks: The Second Steps
September 19, 2009 – 5:28 pm | 2 Comments
Men’s Dress Socks: The Second Steps

Today, I bring you a continuation of my discussion on dress socks. If you haven’t already taken a peek at my previous article, “Mens Dress Socks: Finding the Perfect Pair”, then I recommend you start there first before continuing.

After you’ve learnt the basics of dress socks, and you’ve accumulated a decent-sized collection of solid colours, it’s time to start experimenting a little more comprehensively.

Follow these steps to take your footwear to a bolder dimension…

Cashing In The Style ‘Reality Check’
August 20, 2009 – 6:46 pm | 5 Comments
Cashing In The Style ‘Reality Check’

I want you to begin our style adventure today by quickly taking stock of what you’re wearing right this second now. Personally, I’m in a white t-shirt and deep indigo jeans with black cotton socks and blue underwear.

I want you to take a good look at your outfit, and ask yourself a really important rhetorical question…

100 Incredible Style Guides For Men
August 2, 2009 – 10:59 pm | 2 Comments
100 Incredible Style Guides For Men

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.

All In The Details: Male Maintenance Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making
June 11, 2009 – 11:41 pm | No Comment
All In The Details: Male Maintenance Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making

Ever had the feeling something’s not quite right? You’ve got everything in its place, but for some reason there’s an element missing; a piece of the jigsaw that won’t quite fit.

The world of fashion and style is no exception. There are times when, despite our best intentions, we hit a snag or encounter a snafu. We assume all’s well, when in reality we’ve messed up something pretty important.

Guys’ Summer Footwear: Sandals To Canvas Shoes
June 3, 2009 – 12:17 am | One Comment
Guys’ Summer Footwear: Sandals To Canvas Shoes

For some reason, regular readers seem to think I’m not a fan of men’s summer shoes, but nothing could be further from the truth – espadrilles and jipsin are fine by me. My only concern is some guys have a tendency to throw basic common sense out the window because it’s a little warm outside.

Well gents, if you think that cutie sitting at the bar hasn’t noticed your sole indiscretions you’re very much mistaken. Here’s a quick guide to getting your summer footwear in order…

Men’s Fitness Apparel: Dressing Up For The Gym
May 15, 2009 – 12:02 am | 3 Comments
Men’s Fitness Apparel: Dressing Up For The Gym

You’re assuming I’m some kind of mental defective, trying to convince you to get ‘suited and booted’ for your workout at the gym.

But I’ve written this post for a very good reason; the fact is few men seem to understand there’s a dress code when working out, and it’s there for a very good reason! Poor outfit design can lead to injury, reduced technical form and a general lack of etiquette!

Socks With Sandals: Fashion Mistakes You Shouldn’t Ignore
March 15, 2009 – 1:51 pm | 4 Comments
Socks With Sandals: Fashion Mistakes You Shouldn’t Ignore

Sometimes we don’t feel like getting dressed up, and that’s okay; lazy Sunday afternoons are synonymous with puffy sweaters and socks with holes. But come Monday morning you need to ensure you’re looking suave and ready to take on the world again.

To that end, take heed of the following list, and don’t fall into these fashion traps as some men so-often do…

60 Quick “Guy Style” Tips
March 8, 2009 – 4:15 pm | 3 Comments
60 Quick “Guy Style” Tips

I thought today I’d hit you hard and fast with sixty fashion fixes that need little explanation. Some of these have been covered on the site before and some haven’t, so I’ve put links to other articles where more details are available. I’ve also highlighted a few of my favorite tips for those who are interested…