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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]
The 4 Most Important Maintenance Items on Your Vehicle
Modern cars don't require as much attention as they did 50 years ago, but don't let that give you a false sense of security – there are still several things you need to keep after.
Your Brain Hates Focus—Here’s How to Work Around It
Structure for the squishy parts of getting things done.
6 Practical Tricks for Becoming an Early Riser
There are a dozen sayings that illustrate the reward of waking early - from getting worms to being healthy, wealthy, and wise. That's well and good, but they all leave out the most important step - ... [more]
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.