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Free Cost Per Wear Calculator: The Useful, Flawed Math of Buying Clothes by the Numbers
A calculator and field guide to when the math actually helps, when it’s just flattering you into a purchase, and what gets lost when style becomes a spreadsheet.
Memorial Day 2026: The Deals That Made the Cut
We sorted through the sales and pulled only the menswear and warm-weather gear we'd spend our own money on. Here's what's actually worth it.
High/Low Style: The Easy Summer Weekend Outfit
Shown here at two price points, a summer outfit that uses layers and pants and still feels comfortable, effortless, and decided. The kind of look you can throw on for a Sunday lunch, an iced coffee ... [more]
Suck at Talking to Attractive Women? 5 Social Mistakes You’re Making and How to Fix Them (Including Word-for-Word Scripts)
Finally! Here is a woman to set us straight on what we're doing wrong when we talk to them. A guest post from communication coach Katrina Razavi.
Why I Bought a 33 Year Old Sports Car and You Should Too
The What’s, Why’s and How’s of buying a vintage sports car for a third of the price of a new car based on my own experience of buying a '78 Corvette.
Add Some Retro-Futuristic Vibes to Your Home With These 19 (!) Free NASA Posters
Look to the stars for some budget-friendly wall decor inspiration.
The Intentional Apartment: The Iconic Furniture Pieces That Define Great Design
You can't dress well on a budget without first knowing "what's stylish". The same goes for your place: Use these 10 paradigms of great design to inspire your choices for outfitting your home.
Outfit: Warm Tones for Spring with a Linen Coat and Two Shades of Denim
Brown isn't just for fall, and this outfit is the proof
Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary Style: How It Works and How to Steal It
Without looking like you're wearing a costume.
Our Amazon Big Spring Sale Picks: The Best Budget Men’s Style Deals Worth Buying
Four Levi's fits starting at $32, spring jackets under $50, plus watches, luggage, and home picks.
Workwear, but Make It Spring
A navy chore coat, pink tee, and olive chinos walk into a bar. They get along great.
The Outfit for When You’re Done With Winter But Winter Isn’t Done With You
The colors are already thinking about spring. The coat is making sure you don't freeze before it gets here.