To say that minimalism is popular right now is an understatement. While I don’t consider myself a minimalist, the philosophy and applications that it can provide are worth exploring. One aspect of your life where you can apply minimalism to is your wardrobe. As someone who is a menswear enthusiast I … Continue Reading
Updated: May 10, 2020. In this complete guide, I test and compare the best no show socks for men to help you find the perfect pair for you. Let’s get started. No show socks are a game changer for men who want that stylish sockless look without stinking up their shoes and their feet. These […]
How to Work from Home Sustainably: 10 WFH Tips for High Achievers
In this time of unknowns and discomfort, more of us than ever are being forced to develop new norms for our daily lives. We’re learning to grocery shop with social distancing, connect with our friends & family without being physically with them, and limit the way we live our lives on a daily basis, among … Continue Reading
5 Key Men’s Fashion Trends for 2020 & Beyond (Bulletproof Style)
Change is the only constant; that too rings true when it comes to men's fashion. Recently, in menswear we've seen some of the best men's fashion trends like minimalism and tech wear to some downright horrendous trends like ugly dad trainers and overly distressed denim or worse, spray on … Continue Reading
How to Take Care of Your Clothes (So They Last)
Why would you spend $600 on a suit that you can only wear once? Why only once? Well, you spilled an entire cocktail on it. You washed it, but you didn't realize that simply throwing it in the washing machine would cause all of the buttons to fall off and shrink it two … Continue Reading
10 Best Colors to Wear for Southeast Asian Skin Tone
Alright fellas, as a Southeast Asian man, I feel like I'm in a pretty good position to talk about what I think are some of the best colors to wear for Asian men. Now, let me start off by saying that color choice, much like style, is a personal thing. Ultimately, you can wear whatever color you … Continue Reading
20 Best & Worst Men’s Fashion Trends of the Past 10 Years
Everyone follows trends and if someone tells you they don't, well then they might as well be naked. Over the past decade we've seen a myriad of men's fashion trends come and go, some are still going strong and some on their way out. In this article I'd like to run down my list of 20 of … Continue Reading
10 Proven Techniques for Approaching and Meeting Women in 2020
Hey my fellow gents! I want to play a game with you… Let’s play “What Do You Do?” Here’s the scenario, you’re at a bar/venue/event/etc., and you see a beautiful woman smiling at you from across the room/bar/whatever. What do you do? Did you … Continue Reading
8 Essentials to Boost Your Workout and Look Good
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been working out in the same getup for years. Baggy t-shirt. Old mesh shorts. Beat up running shoes. You know, an outfit better suited to painting my house rather than going into public. Recently, I picked up a few new items to keep up with my exercise routine. I … Continue Reading
10 Grooming Hacks All Stylish Men Should Know
It’s not enough to just be the best dressed man in the room if your grooming game isn’t on point. Taking care of the little things can often separate you from the crowd. Knowing the secrets to good grooming helps others around you be comfortable while forming their opinions of you. The average … Continue Reading
Summer Style
How to Wear Shorts This Summer With Style
What if I told you that shorts can be stylish, ultra versatile, dressed up or dressed down, and worn with a myriad of different types of shoes — would you believe me? One of the reasons I started Gentleman Within is because my friends would ask me for style advice. I thought to myself, there's got to … Continue Reading
Men’s Summer Fashion: 20 Menswear Essentials (The Style Guide)
Updated: June 10, 2020. Although fall is the favored season for stylish men — I don't know about you, but summer has become one of my favorite sartorial seasons. I just love the simplicity it calls for. It encourages minimalism and doesn't have to be boring. Let me show you some stylish … Continue Reading
Best T-Shirt Brands for Men (Finding the Perfect Fit)
Updated: July 31, 2020 Sometimes it's a struggle when it comes to finding the perfect fit. And so that's why I put together this guide featuring some of the best men's t-shirts brands that I've been wearing for a while now. There are a lot of best t-shirt lists online, but I actually use and … Continue Reading
American Eagle Review & Try-On Haul (Do They Deliver?)
To me, American Eagle is one of those popular mall brands in the same category as Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister. But these days they've got more of a streetwear aesthetic rather than those preppy, surfer boy vibes. To be honest, I'm surprised at what American Eagle has to offer in 2020. … Continue Reading
My Alan David Custom Suit Experience (It’s All in the Details)
Alan David Custom is a family-owned, full custom suiting company based in NYC. This article is a deep dive into my experience with them last summer. In this Alan David Custom review, I'll touch on everything from the company background, showroom experience, style analysis, fabric selection … Continue Reading
How to Wear A Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt (Styled 5 Ways)
The short sleeve button up shirt is a summer essential that deserves to be in every man's closet. In this article I provide fashion inspiration and tips on how to wear a short sleeve button up (also button down) shirt with style so you can avoid looking like Dwight Scrhute from The Office. TIPS ON … Continue Reading
Best Canvas Belts For Summer Feat. Anson Belt & Buckle
Belts not only serve their purpose to keep our pants up, but they also function as a fashionable accessory. Most men already own a standard black and brown leather belt. But guys who start getting into men's style discover that there are other options, particularly the more casual, yet versatile canvas … Continue Reading
My Spring & Summer Fragrance Collection [2019]
Spring and Summer fragrances are light, airy, aquatic and citrus filled which are characteristics of all of the fragrances on this list. So, recently one of my YouTube subscribers requested a fragrance video. Though it's outside the scope of my typical menswear content, the fragrances you choose, like … Continue Reading
Fit Check Friday Vol. 4: Shades of Summer
Don't be like the sea of guys out there. Here's what you can wear to the beach so that you look stylish at the beach. I'm still publishing these weekly #FitCheckFriday looks over on IGTV (Instagram Television), however, I've decided to put up weekly blog posts to accompany the video series. As … Continue Reading
My Summer Hair Styling Routine (Short Hair)
A man's hair style and grooming habits are a big part of his overall personal style. Stylish hair and stylish clothes go hand in hand. An unkempt hair style will make or break your look. Knowing this and the fact that I’ve gotten many messages about why haven't I started doing hair videos yet—prompted me … Continue Reading
LIFE
Spruce Up Your Personal Style and Improve Your Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of your life. It allows you to realize your full potential, work productively, and cope with the stresses of everyday. This is a guest post written by Dr. Laura Dabney. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Take it away, Laura. Improve Emotional Health By … Continue Reading
My 30 Day 100x Fitness Challenge Results
Around a month ago I started My 30 Day Fitness Challenge which required me to do 100 pushups, 100 pull ups, 100 sit ups, and 100 squats everyday for 30 days straight. I'm happy to announce that I made it through those 30 days. And in this update I'm going to show you weekly progress photos as well … Continue Reading
What 7 Michael Jordan Quotes Can Teach You About Style & Life
In the sports world, when we think about greatest of all time, a few names spring to mind. Muhammad Ali, Wayne Gretzky, Roger Federer, Tom Brady, Michael Jordan. Jordan's Greatness Let's stop with #23. Already a legend before his first retirement in '93, he came back wearing the 4-5 … Continue Reading
Classics
51 Ways To Be A Modern-Day Gentleman
It's no question we live in a digital—always-in-front-of-a-screen—smartphone obsessed society. And with the dating apps craze more prevalent than ever, it has both men and especially women questioning, "where have all the gentleman gone?" Given the name of this blog, I should probably address my … Continue Reading
The 5 Elements Of Timeless Style (How to Always Be Stylish)
As we start a new year, I thought it'd be the perfect time to explore the idea of timeless style. What is timeless style? I define it as always looking stylish. I believe there are a handful of elements to keep in mind and be aware of in the pursuit of timeless style. The men who always appear … Continue Reading
TRAVEL
International Travel Tips And Tricks For Men | Packing For A Trip Abroad
There’s a quote by American author Neale Donal Walsch: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Over the years I’ve found that my life gets significantly better when I take myself outside of my comfort zone. One way is through travel; … Continue Reading
What I Packed: Weekend Trip With The Boys
I don't like packing, whether for a move, a trip, whatever—I absolutely hate it. So much so that I often find myself packing in the early hours of the morning with an 8am flight the next day. Not exactly ideal, but I've been working on it. If … Continue Reading
What I Wore: Desert Style with Chevy OOTD
In early February, a representative at Chevrolet reached out with a special opportunity to get a behind the scenes look into some of the iconic and noteworthy music staples in Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree area. They had planned out an … Continue Reading
Travel Essentials & Tips: Key Items To Pack For Your Vacation
Here's a rundown of the travel essentials that I pack with me whether for a long trip abroad or a short weekend trip within the States. I've discussed international travel tips and what I packed for a weekend trip in previous posts, but … Continue Reading
Important Style Matters
Why Style is Worth Caring About
We are on the cusp of a men's style renaissance. From the ever-growing list of bloggers, YouTube channels, Instagram influencers to Tumblr and Pinterest inspiration, as well as countless subscription services, we live in a time that there's an … Continue Reading
The First Rule of Men’s Style (You Don’t Want to Break)
First things first: Ask any men's style blogger or enthusiast what the single most important factor in dressing well is. They will tell you the same thing. Fit is everything. If there's one thing I'd tell a guy looking to improve his style, … Continue Reading
Your Personal Style Journey (Does Style Matter?)
In this article I'm going to talk about a man's style journey and whether or not style matters. Umm, but Khoi, didn't you write a piece about why style is worth caring about? I did, but hear me out... It's pretty … Continue Reading
Cleaning Out Your Closet (It’s About Time..)
Ever feel like you have so much crap in your closet, but nothing to wear? An endless supply of shirts in all kinds of shapes, sizes, patterns and colors to ratty old t-shirts, sports jerseys, oversized hoodies, and baggy jeans from the early 2000s? … Continue Reading
