Gentleman Within

7 Boot Styles For Fall/Winter + Styling Inspiration

There are all kinds of men's boot styles from chelseas to chukkas and work boots to dress boots. This article is a deep dive on 7 awesome boot styles for men. So, do want to know one of the easiest ways to look like you know a thing or two about style this fall and winter season? Upgrade your boot … Continue Reading

8 Sneaker Trends For 2019 (You Need To Know)

Sneaker trends for 2019 are nothing new — it's just a renewal and resurgence of past styles — after all style and fashion is a cyclical beast. While trends in the menswear space seemingly come and go by the seasons, it's no surprise that sneaker culture changes just as quickly. If you've followed … Continue Reading

5 Best Jackets To Keep You Looking Stylish

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. I've written extensively about various types of men's jackets, namely two classic styles, the denim jacket and the bomber … Continue Reading

5 Stylish Ways To Wear A Casual Vest This Fall

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 — whatever you want to call it, is my favorite … Continue Reading

7 Bomber Jacket Outfit Ideas For Men (And Why It Works)

Originally published June 2, 2017. Now updated with new looks. This editorial is for the guys who want styling inspiration on how to wear a bomber jacket. A little while ago I reviewed the Alpha Industries MA-1 Skymaster Flight/Bomber Jacket, and included a lookbook video, but only featured one … Continue Reading

7×7 Challenge: Fall Style Micro Capsule Closet

Today's article features a style challenge where I style 7 outfits for 7 days. The fall capsule wardrobe or micro capsule closet consists of 7 core items (shirts, pants, jackets, etc...). Since this is my first challenge, exceptions are that undershirts, shoes and accessories do not count. And so … Continue Reading

11 Men’s Fall Style Essentials Worth Investing In

Fall is here and winter is coming. Since we're now in the thick of it, I figure it's a good time to talk about fall style for men. We'll talk winter next week. Here's what I consider essential fall style for men worth picking up. It's a collection of some of my favorite pieces in menswear over the past … Continue Reading

How To Wear This Fall Staple 8 Different Ways

Originally published October 17, 2016. See below for new updates. I wanted to add a few more looks to this article on how to wear a denim jacket. The looks feature a mid-wash denim jacket which is a happy medium between light & dark, making it the perfect summer to fall transitional shade. … 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 as … Continue Reading

What 7 Michael Jordan Quotes Can Teach You About Style

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 (exactly 22 years … Continue Reading

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 take on … Continue Reading

57 Reasons to Be A Modern-Day Gentleman (Top Experts Weigh In)

It's not easy being a gentleman these days. The following quote describes a gentleman perfectly. "A man tries to make his mark and a gentleman strives to leave a mark. A man accepts a favor and a gentleman returns the favor. A man gives orders and a gentleman inspires. A man fits the mold and a gentleman … Continue Reading

The 5 Elements Of Timeless Style

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 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 this … 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

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

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

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 cliché, but life is a journey. … 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