As 2021 comes to a close, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on the past year, talk about the good, the bad and highlight some of GW's best content through words, pictures and video. Scroll at your leisure. » You might want to read last year's Best of Gentleman Within 2020. GENTLEMAN WITHIN: … 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 Be More Sustainable With Clothes: 5 Simple Sustainability Tips for Men
In fashion today—and certainly in menswear—I've noticed a trend towards brands that have an emphasis on sustainability, particularly with their marketing. More and more, brands are being exposed and accused of greenwashing which is the process of conveying a false impression or providing … Continue Reading
10 Gym Essentials to Boost Your Workout and Look Good in 2022
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 some new workout gear to keep up with my exercise routine. … Continue Reading
10 Proven Techniques for Approaching and Meeting Women in 2022
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
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
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
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
Winter Style
30 Best Winter Coats & Jackets for Men in 2022 (To Stay Stylish & Warm)
Once the colder months begin to trickle in, owning a good winter coat (or three) is your best protection against the elements and also showcasing your seasonal style. More than any other piece of clothing during the colder months, a winter coat is the most important item and as your biggest investment … Continue Reading
What to Wear for a Black Tie Wedding Event (The Winter Edition)
Neighborhoods draped in colorful lights, snow falling, and cozy evenings spent with friends and family. The holiday season brings people together, often who haven’t seen each other in a while, to appreciate what we mean to one another. If you are anything like me, you want to hold onto that … Continue Reading
7 Boot Styles All Men Should Know (and How to Wear Them)
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
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
Elevenate Review (Premium European Ski Apparel)
Hey! This is Ryan from Chicago and I was lucky to be asked by my friend and colleague Khoi, founder of Gentleman Within (this fine men's style blog) to review some gear by Elevenate. I've been skiing and snowblading for a good 25+ years, and recently picked up snowboarding. One of the most important … Continue Reading
13 Winter Accessories for Men (Cold Weather Essentials All Guys Need)
It's cold outside, let's talk best winter accessories for men. Here are 13 cold weather essentials that I feel all guys can benefit from having at their disposal this winter. Let's jump right in! BEST WINTER ACCESSORIES FOR MEN Subscribe to the Gentleman Within YouTube channel. 1. … Continue Reading
UNIQLO Winter Try-On Haul 2020 (Men’s Style Inspiration)
Last month I put out a poll to my YouTube Community and on Instagram Stories, and overwhelmingly the response was that they'd love to see a UNIQLO Winter Try-On Haul. And so here we are. If you're a long time follower of the blog, then you know that I'm a big fan of UNIQLO and so for Cyber Monday 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
ASOS Winter Haul: Try-On & Style Inspiration
What's up gents! Welcome to my first clothing "haul" and so I decided to try a new format. In this video I’m going to be trying on clothes from the mega fashion retailer ASOS. It’s a winter haul consisting of pieces I’ve been looking to pick up for some time now, I’m talking topcoats, parkas, … Continue Reading
15 Men’s Winter Style Essentials Worth Picking Up Right Now
With fall soon behind us and winter on the horizon, you'll want to be equipped with these winter essentials to help get you through. Here's what I consider men's winter style essentials worth picking up right now. It's a collection of some of my favorite pieces in menswear over the past few years. All … 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
How to Develop a Growth Mindset (Set Yourself Up for Life Success)
Growth mindset is a term coined by American Psychologist Carol Dweck in her 2007 book, "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success". With this mindset we can navigate life and ultimately find success. Read on to explore the benefits of having a growth mindset, everyday examples and most importantly, … 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
