January 20124
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About Grant Harris
Grant Harris is Owner & Chief Style Consultant at Image Granted; a Washington, DC based Image Consulting Company dedicated to solving the complex image, style & fashion issues of today's professional man. He has a healthy obsession with socks. Follow him on Twitter & Facebook.
January 20123
The Primer Guide to Sweaters: Fabric, Fit & Care
Categories: Spend
Whether you’re dressing up or going for comfort, the sweater is one of the most versatile pieces in a man’s wardrobe.
December 201110
Style Q&A: How Long Should the Front be of an Untucked Button Up Shirt?
Categories: Learn, Spend
The most versatile button up shirt can be worn both tucked in and untucked. But with different lengths and cuts, it can be hard to tell if a shirt fits untucked.
November 201133
Dress Better Instantly! Dark, Straight Leg Jeans
Categories: Spend
Ditch the wide legs and bleached whiskers. Wearing dark jeans in a straight leg fit will make you look more polished, whether you’re having a beer with your pals, or talking raises with your boss.
October 201112
The Casual Herringbone Sportcoat
Categories: Spend
A casual herringbone sportcoat can be worn anytime you’d normally wear a light jacket: With a button-up shirt, a henley or even a hoodie. Get an awesome look without feeling dressed up – unless you want to be.
October 201113
Boots for Fall
Categories: Learn, Spend
It’s time to wrap up your ankles, insulate your toes and waterproof your heels. Whether your uniform is a gray flannel suit or denim overalls, your boots should be made of the best materials available while standing up to the elements in style.
September 20118
Style Q&A: Price vs Brand – Is it Worth It, Overdressing to Coffee, and Dressing for a Night Out with Buddies
Categories: Spend
Grant tackles your sartorial conundrums involving the balance between price and quality, getting hassled for overdressing around friends, and how to tackle a night out with the guys.
August 20117
Style Q&A: What are the Differences Between Off the Rack, Made-to-Measure and Bespoke Suits?
Categories: Spend
As a man moves up in the world and evolves his personal style, he climbs the ladder from suits that are off the rack to made-to-measure to bespoke. Grant gives us the step up on the differences.
July 20112
Style Q&A: What to Wear Under Light Blazers, Trouble Matching Shoes, and Finding Clothes for a Big Guy in Skinny Prep Stores
Categories: Spend
This week Grant tackles your questions dealing with what to wear with lightweight blazers, bringing your shoes and outfit together, and finding clothes that fit at places like J.Crew for bigger guys.
June 20110
Style Q&A: V-Necks, Finding Fresco, Hemming Jeans Instead of Cuffing, and Unusual Sunglasses
Categories: Learn, Spend
Our man Grant answers your style conundrums on doing v-necks right, finding a fresco suit, hemming jeans instead of cuffing, and sunglasses that aren’t Wayfarers or aviators.
May 20117
Style Q&A: Hot Weather Professional Wear, Suits for Larger Frames, and Proper Graduation Attire
Categories: Learn
Grant tackles your questions regarding looking professional in desert climates, buying suits for guys with big frames, and looking like you’ve learned something on graduation day.
May 20118
Style Q&A: Your New Haircut, Wearing Socks with Shorts, Proper Tie Care, and Length of Untucked Shirts
Categories: Learn, Spend
Professional image consultant Grant Harris takes your questions regarding a more modern haircut, wearing socks with shorts, caring for your ties so they don’t lose their shape, and how long an untucked shirt should be in the back.
April 20113
Style Q&A: What’s the Secret to Pulling Off the Casual Tie?
Categories: The Field Manual
If you’re anything like us, you love the look of a tie with a casual get up. It has been featured frequently in catalogs and magazines in the last few years, however if you’ve ever tried to wear a tie with jeans you know how hard it can be to pull off. Grant’s got some ideas for getting the casual look without a ton of energy.
March 20115
Style Q&A: Socks Matching Pants, Which Buttons Count on a Polo, and Options for Brown Lace Ups
Categories: Spend
Professional style consultant Grant Harris responds to your questions about how close your socks and pants have to match, if buttoning your polo to the top is nerdy, and finding quality brown lace up shoes for a man on a budget.
March 201120
Style Q&A: Proper Fitting Pants, Moving Beyond Plaid Button Up’s, Correct Sleeve Length for Shirts and Outerwear, and Shrinking a Leather Jacket
Categories: Spend
Professional style consultant Grant Harris answers your questions regarding pants that fit your thighs, a broader wardrobe than plaid shirts and graphic tees, how long your sleeves should be, and whether it’s worth it to salvage a roomy leather jacket.
February 20113
Style Q&A: Advice on Bags, Looking Like Magazine Models, and Wearing Rings
Categories: Learn
Grant answers your question regarding briefcases vs. messenger bags, brightly colored driving loafers, wearing clothes as good as a magazine model, button down collars with ties, and the rules for men and rings.
February 20115
Style Q&A: Dressing Up Casual, Wide Vs Skinny Lapels, and Tailored Recommendations
Categories: Learn
Grant answers your style questions, featuring tips on not overdressing in a casual office, understanding lapel width, and recommendations for reliable tailors in the DC area.
August 201010
Nine Patterns Every Man Should Know (And How to Wear Them)
Categories: Learn
Most men see patterns and run for the hills. Patterns don’t have to be scary and when used properly they will only enhance a lackluster wardrobe. Learn how to identify and wear the following patterns and you’ll be a step ahead of the pack.
May 20107
Traveling In Style: How to Pack, Dress, Behave and other Essential Rules for Travel
Categories: Learn
In the world of travel a man needs to know how to carry himself and his stuff. From the cab to the terminal there are rules for a man to follow to make sure he departs and arrives like a gentleman, not like checked baggage. Follow these tips and you’ll do well on your next trip whether for business or pleasure.
April 20105
20 Ways to Improve Your Style for Under $20
Categories: Spend
You don’t have to spend a fortune to polish yourself around the edges. Here are 20 economical ways to look like a million bucks for under twenty.
February 20102
Shoes That Make A Man: Essential Footwear For The Working Stiff
Categories: Spend
They say the shoes make the man, and with good reason: they’re among the first things people notice. Make sure you make a solid first impression by putting these classic styles to work.
January 20109
Five Winter Outerwear Essentials for Men
Categories: Spend
When the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall it’s time to cover up in something warm and dry. While there are several options for men to choose from; here are some of the best to get you through the frigid months of winter.
January 201013
Wardrobe Essentials for the College Grad on a Budget
Categories: Spend
Until you graduated college, there wasn’t much need for a week’s worth of suits, dress shirts, and ties. Pulling together a professional wardrobe when you’re offered a job doesn’t need to be expensive or difficult. We’ll show you how.
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