Well, it's that time of year again. Many brands are starting their Black Friday sales earlier and earlier, which gives us a chance to get a head start on our holiday shopping. Below is a mega-list (140+ brands) of the best style sales happening right now. I've also included many other categories … Continue Reading
The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide (Great Gifts to Give and to Get)
Happy Holidays to you and yours. Welcome to the 2021 Gentleman Within Holiday Gift Guide! This year's gift ideas are highlighted by current trends, practicality and of course, good style. Now go ahead and kick back with a warm drink and comfy slippers as you shop for your family and friends … Continue Reading
6 Types of Shoes Every Man Needs (And a Few Nice to Haves)
Shoes are important—perhaps, the most important item of clothing in a man's wardrobe, which is why I've compiled this list of essential shoes for men. Besides nailing the fit, I'd say that most men should first start with investing in a few quality pairs of shoes. Fellas, it's time to take inventory … Continue Reading
How to Develop a Growth Mindset: Examples to Set Yourself Up for Life Success
You might have been hearing all about growth mindset these days. Have you spent countless hours on YouTube listening to successful people emphasizing its importance? Because I most certainly have! But the question remains; exactly how does one develop a growth mindset? Read on to explore the … Continue Reading
How to Dress Sharp: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone (Without Being Too ‘Out There’)
How to dress well is a question that men begin to ask themselves at some point in life. The struggle with dressing sharp often comes from getting out of their comfort zone. This article will help for you to dress sharper and feel more confident without being too "out there". It's all worthwhile … Continue Reading
How to Work from Home Effectively: 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
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
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
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
Fall Style
Gentleman Within Fall Favorites 2021 (What We’re Loving this Autumn)
Welcome to Gentleman Within's Fall Favorites for 2021. These are just some of the brands that we're loving for the autumn season that deserve to be on your radar. Let's begin. 1. Whiskey Peaks Mountain Decanter 🥃 You might be well acquainted with this Whiskey Peaks Mountain Decanter (courtesy of … Continue Reading
Best Chukka Boots: Complete Guide (Everything You Need to Know)
Stylish and rugged—chukka boots are one of the best footwear options for men. Few other options can rival the versatility of chukkas. They can be paired equally well with jeans and a t-shirt as with a casual suit. This article will explore what is and what isn’t a chukka boot and examine the … Continue Reading
5 Best Jackets To Keep You Looking Stylish (How to Wear & Where to Buy)
There are many types of jackets for sartorial minded gents to experiment with, and (in my opinion) these are the best jackets for men that you'll definitely want to know about in 2021. I've written extensively about various types of men's jackets, namely two classic styles, the denim jacket and the … Continue Reading
The Navy Blazer: Men’s Style Essential (How to Wear & Where to Buy)
The Beatles, the Las Vegas Strip, the Navy Blazer. Say what? The navy blazer is iconic in the world of menswear. Not only does it look amazing, but it's one of the most interchangeable pieces in menswear that bridges the gap between smart and casual. It's the second feature in our Essential Men's … Continue Reading
The Denim Jacket: A Men’s Casual Style Staple (How to Wear & Where to Buy)
If you want to learn a few tricks of the trade on what to wear with a denim jacket, then this article is for you. The first 3 denim jacket outfits feature a mid-wash jean jacket which is a happy medium between light & dark, making it the perfect summer to fall transitional shade. I'll then follow … Continue Reading
7 Bomber Jacket Outfit Ideas For Men (And Why It Works)
This editorial is for the guys who want styling inspiration on how to wear a bomber jacket. BOMBER JACKET OUTFITS FOR MEN A little while ago I reviewed the Alpha Industries MA-1 Skymaster Flight/Bomber Jacket, and included a lookbook video, but only featured one simple street style outfit. Now I … Continue Reading
Fall & Winter Fabrics Guide (Everything You Need to Know)
As autumn winds down and old man winter makes his entrance, now's the perfect time to tackle the topic of fall and winter fabrics. While you may have a firm grasp on the principles of color theory or advanced layering techniques, how much do you really know about the materials that make up your cold … Continue Reading
Thorogood Moc Toe Review (An American Classic)
Thorogood boots are iconic for their rugged, workwear inspired aesthetic and all-around functionality. With over 125 styles of American Heritage footwear and over 125 years in business, the Thorogood Shoe Company has done and seen it all. This in-depth Thorogood Boots review features the Hike 'n Camp, … Continue Reading
Wolverine 1000 Mile Review: 3.5 Years Later (Does it Hold Up?)
Wolverine is a heritage company, born in the USA. For over 135 years they've been producing purposefully built, hard wearing boots that are meant to last for the long haul. In this in-depth Wolverine 1000 Mile boot review, I'm going to cover a brief history of the brand, touch on the quality & … Continue Reading
How to Wear A Casual Vest (Without Looking Like The Marshmallow Man)
Updated: November 8, 2020. The men's puffer vest hasn't always been a popular choice. It fell out of style for a little while, but has reemerged as a fashion favorite among sartorial minded men. A puffer vest — padded vest, casual vest, quilted vest, down vest, vest jacket, gilet — … Continue Reading
The J.Crew Factory Walker Vest (5 Reasons Why I Love It)
The J.Crew Factory Walker Vest has long been a favorite here at Gentleman Within and for good reason. The best seller, J.Crew Factory Walker Vest is one of the most worn articles of clothing in my wardrobe. I wear it almost year-round with exception to those scorching hot summer months. Safe to say … Continue Reading
Essential Men’s Styles: Dark Wash Denim
Introducing a new series, Essential Men's Styles. This first edition features the classic workhorse—dark blue jeans. Why is dark wash denim a men's style essential? Mainly because of its versatility, durability and timelessness. It serves as the anchor for a myriad of outfit combinations. … Continue Reading
Classics
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
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
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
TRAVEL
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
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 … 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 … 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
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 … Continue Reading
