Style Fundamentals Archives

11 Style Items You Can Buy at Target and 5 You Shouldn’t

If done right, Target is a convenient place you can pick up some smart style picks at affordable prices. Use our guide and you'll find items that balance modern style, quality, and price, as well as a... [more]

Upgrade Your Knot: How to Tie a Kelvin Tie Knot

With thicker fabrics and slimmer ties, sometimes our old standby tie knots don't give us the look we need. The next time you're tying up a cotton tie, give the Kelvin knot a spin.

How Your Suit Should Fit: A Visual Guide

Even an expensive suit will look terrible if it doesn't fit correctly. We break down the details of fit in our visual guide to suits.

Refreshing Your Wardrobe

After college it's easy to fall into keeping and wearing the same clothes. But that's how you end up wearing "dad jeans" in a few years. Make sure to routinely refresh your wardrobe. We show you how ... [more]

10 Ways To Upgrade Your Casual Style

If 'casual' to you means old jeans and a baggy t-shirt, it means 'homeless look' to anyone who catches a glimpse of you. Keep up your appearance while staying comfortable and casual with these easy, ... [more]

Nine Patterns Every Man Should Know (And How to Wear Them)

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 ... [more]

Don Draper’s Suit: How to Dress Like a Modern Day Mad Man

Don Draper may not be the best of gentlemen, but he certainly has great style. With Mad Men Season 4 starting tomorrow, we decided to take a look at getting the look -- on the cheap.

Traveling In Style: How to Pack, Dress, Behave and other Essential Rules for Travel

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, ... [more]

20 Ways to Improve Your Style for Under $20

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.