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The Latest Men’s Trainer Releases For May 2023 From Nike And Adidas

Friday, 19th May, 2023

Latest Trainer Releases May 2023

We’re gearing up for summer and we’re halfway through May so It’s time for another roundup of the latest trainer releases which have caught my eye.

There’s been a few pair from the heavy hitters that are Nike and Adidas, with a couple of pair really standing out for their design.

Here’s the latest trainers from the best trainer brands for May 2023.

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What To Wear To A Christening – A Men’s Style Guide

Friday, 21st April, 2023

Simple everyday style tips for guys

If you’re heading to a Christening or naming ceremony, you might be wondering what you should wear. If you’ve never been to one, or are just unsure on the best way to dress, here are some tips which will help you what to pick out.

Whether you’re going as a guest or godparent, here’s some ideas for what you should be wearing to a Christening.

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Latest Men’s Trainers April 2023

Monday, 17th April, 2023

Latest Trainer Releases April 2023

We’re well into April, so it’s time for another update on the latest trainers for the month.

This has been one of the quietest month’s I’ve known since I started doing these updates, there’s not been too many good trainers which I have seen that have been released or are upcoming for April.

But a few pair have caught my eye, from a few different brands including Adidas, Puma and of course Nike.

These are the best latest trainer releases for April 2023.

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How To Look Taller – A Men’s Guide On Looking Taller & Slimmer

Friday, 14th April, 2023

Dress Yourself Taller - Style Tips For Short Guys

Did you know that the average height for a man in the UK these days is 5ft 10in? It seems to keep going up and up, the new generation are getting taller.

If you feel on the short side and would like to be taller, you can’t. You can however dress to make yourself look taller.

It’s all about wearing the right clothes, colours and styles, which will make you appear taller than you actually are.

Here’s how you can look taller and slimmer simply by choosing the right clothes for your body.

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Suit Button Rules – How To Fasten Your Jacket (Don’t Button The Bottom Button)

Friday, 31st March, 2023

Suit Button Rules - How To Button Your Jacket

Did you know there are rules for buttoning suits?

Neither did I, but there is.

Luckily the rules are very simple to follow. Once you know, you’ll be looking around at the other guys to see if they’re breaking these rules.

So, what is the simple rule to buttoning a suit?

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Do Your Belt And Shoes Have To Match? Here’s How To Know

Monday, 27th March, 2023

Should You Match Your Belt With Your Shoes?

This is one of those questions which I’ve been asked a couple of times, and if you ask people or the Internet, you’re likely to get different answers.

Some will be strict high class fashion etiquette, and some will be a more informal approach.

Should your belt match your shoes?

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Blazer Vs Suit Jacket vs Sports Jacket – The Differences Between These Smart Jackets

Monday, 20th March, 2023

The Difference Between Suit Jackets, Blazers And Sports Coats

Sports jacket, blazer and a suit jacket. What are the differences? Are they the same?

They do look similar, but there’s a few differences between the three smart tailored jackets that you might not know about, and that’s OK.

You probably have a suit, which comes with a smart jacket. If you want to dress smart without wearing the full thing, you might ask yourself:

Can you wear the suit jacket as a blazer?

So, let’s talk about these three jackets, all smart, but are all in fact different in a number of ways.

Here’s the differences between sports jackets, blazers and suits.

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Latest Men’s Trainers Releases – March 2023 Drops From Nike

Monday, 13th March, 2023

Latest Trainer Releases March 2023

We’re well into March now, and there’s been a few pairs of trainers which have been released this month which have really caught my eye.

It’s the month of Air Max Day, and there’s been several Nike Air Max 1 trainers which have been released, or are upcoming this month.

I really missed the Air Max 1 silhouette last year, but this year there’s already been so many trainers released in this style.

Here’s the best trainers for March 2023 which have caught my eye.

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Can I Wear A Shirt And Tie Without A Jacket? – Here’s The Answer!

Monday, 6th March, 2023

Should you wear a jacket with a shirt and tie?

This week’s question: Can I Wear A Shirt And Tie Without A Jacket?

There may be occasions where you need to wear a tie, which also means pairing it with a shirt. When you do this, do you need to add a smart jacket, suit jacket or blazer to your outfit?

The short answer is no, you should not wear a shirt and tie without a jacket. A tie usually comes as part of a formal dress code which means wearing a suit jacket or blazer, so completes the outfit.

There is of course more to it than that, which is what I’ll explain below.

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What Is Athleisure? A Guide On The Casual Comfort Style Trend

Wednesday, 1st March, 2023

 

It’s a term which has been coined for a couple of years, but you might be thinking: What is athleisure?

Athleisure is comfortable and casual clothing designed to be suitable for every day wear, as well as wearing to the gym or for working out.

It is a modern take on wearing sportswear as your daily outfit.

In the age where a lot of guys are going to the gym, sportswear is very much in, and not only worn when working out, but also as casualwear.

Here’s everything you need to know about athleisure: how to wear it, key pieces and what it all means.

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