The Watch Rules That Actually Matter (Ignore the Rest)
I recently had the single worst dinner party conversation known to man about watches. I was sitting next to some Wall Street guy—I use that term lovingly; he definitely loved…
The Perfect White T-Shirt Search (Tested: 15 Brands, One Winner)
“My boyfriend has lost his mind,” my girlfriend said. She wasn’t wrong. When eight bundles of dozens of plain white t-shirts started showing up at our door in Brooklyn, I…
I Tried Every Men’s Clothing Box Service So You Don’t Have To (Spoiler: Most Are Trash)
Listen. I know what you’re thinking. Subscribe boxes ? Really Him ? You, who prides yourself on helping people develop thoughtful personal style ? The same Him who dropped $2k…
Why Most Dudes Look Like Walking Sports Bars (And How to Actually Rep Your Team)
Remember that Bulls jersey I own that’s so faded and beaten up that Emma jokes about using it to wipe down kitchen counters? Yeah, she’s basically right and I can’t…
What’s Actually Worth Spending Money On (And What Isn’t)
“I don’t really shop for clothes. I keep it simple, basics nothing too fancy.” This sentence, or some variation of it, has been uttered to me by roughly 70 percent…
Why I’m Still Obsessed with American-Made Denim (And You Should Be Too)
I have to be honest with you: My first American-made jeans were completely accidental. I was twenty-three, penniless from my latest spending spree on limited edition hoodies, poking around a…
Let My Wife Dress Me for a Week (Got a Promotion and Learned I’m Style-Blind)
I was drinking coffee on Sunday morning watching Sophie color at the kitchen table while Jackson played on his iPad when Lauren walked into the room and saw me. Dark…
How I Learned to Look Better Than the Guy Wearing the Same Exact Outfit
So this happens to me at the Kroger last week. I’m in line at the deli getting my half pound of turkey for lunch sandwiches that Jessica whips up for…
Why I Started Buying American-Made (And Which Brands Are Actually Worth It)
January last year I toured Red Wing boots factory in Minnesota. It was insanely cold that week – I swear they closed every heater before I got there – but…
Why I Stopped Buying Cheap Clothes (And You Should Too)
So there I am Tuesday morning reaching up to grab my coffee mug off the top shelf before work, half asleep, when suddenly SNAP (yes I swear while writing these).…