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About Barron Cuadro

Barron Cuadro runs The Effortless Gent, a site dedicated to better equipping the everyday man by helping him find his own personal style. You can find him on Twitter @effortlessgent, Facebook, and at http://effortlessgent.com. He lives in San Francisco.

Seven Things Guys Overlook When Caring for Their Clothes

Categories: Learn

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Take care of your clothes properly and they’ll easily take care of you for years to come. Check out these easy 7 things that will help your clothes last, and save you some money in the process.

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Easy Guidelines for A Can’t-Fail First Date Getup

Categories: Best of Primer, Learn, Spend

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Congratulations on getting a date, job well done, sir. But your mission is far from accomplished. Your next potential stumbling block is that age-old question: What’s appropriate to wear? Relax, you focus on where to get drinks after dinner, we’ve already done the leg work on your outfit. Check out these timeless and versatile guidelines and you’re guaranteed to catch, and keep, her eye.

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How to Find a Tailor and What to Pay Him For

Categories: Learn

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Whether you’ve lost a few pounds or just found a great deal on an off the rack suit, you want to make sure your clothes fit you, not the other way around. Here’s how to find someone you can trust with your suit and what you should ask him to do.

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Six No-no’s for a Suited Man

Categories: Learn

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You’re finally at a place in life where you need to wear a suit somewhere other than a relative’s wedding, so wear it right and avoid these six fashion faux pas that turn you from stylish to childish.

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Gear Up: Six Accessories That Demand Your Attention

Categories: Spend

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In a world of shirts and pants, how can you stand out from the crowd? It’s all in the trim, my good friend. From how you carry your gear to what you wear under your trousers, every choice you make is one that can make you stand out.

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Slim Is In: A Gentleman’s Approach to Wallet Management

Categories: Spend

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A fat wallet sounds nice if it’s stacked with bills, but when it’s overflowing with receipts and stubs and who knows what else, it’s just a pain in the ass – literally. Lighten your load with these simple carry solutions to that clumsy leather mess you call a wallet.

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