Style Q&A
Style Q&A: Breaking Down Breakfast Meeting Attire
Categories: Earn, Learn
The earliest meeting of the day, one for close colleagues or pressing business. Make a smart impression.
Style Q&A: Where Should I Keep the Junk in My Pockets?
Categories: Learn, Spend
Every man’s got stuff he has to carry. How do we do it without looking like we’ve got pockets full of quarters?
Style Q&A: Achieving Effortless Style
Categories: Learn, Spend
Style Q&A: What’s the Deal with Wingtips?
Categories: Learn, Spend
Style Q&A: Finding Quality Socks That Fit
Categories: Spend
When socks are sold in ranges that are supposed to accommodate 6 shoe sizes, it’s no wonder guys can have a hard time finding a decent pair that fit correctly, and are built to last. Grant’s on the case.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Introducing the Everyman’s Style Q&A – Get Your Style Questions Answered By A Pro
Categories: Learn
We proudly introduce a new column on Primer, a place to get your real world style questions answered from an expert. If you have concerns regarding your personal style, we’ve got practical answers to help.
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