Gentleman Within officially launched back in August of 2016. It's unreal that I'm already 3 years in on this blogging journey. It was a last minute decision to write this up, but it is a milestone and so it's worth reflecting. Look at it as a State of the Blog Address. In the first two years I set … Continue Reading
Featured
Casual Yet Stylish Back to School Outfit Ideas (How to Dress for that A Grade)
Here is styling inspiration on back to school outfits for men sure to get that A-grade. Summer's quickly coming to an end it'll soon be time for pencils, books and teacher's dirty looks. You can hear the collective sigh of millions of students across North America. I remember when I was younger, … 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 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
5 Essential Shoe Tips For The Stylish Man (All Men Should Know)
You can tell a lot about a man simply by looking at his shoes. The way they match the rest of his ensemble, whether they have creases or smudges, and whether or not he cares for them on a daily basis. Needless to say, a messy pair of shoes will portray a sloppy personality, someone you may not want to trust … Continue Reading
The Banana Republic Luxury Touch Polo Shirt (Long Term Review)
In this long-term review of the Banana Republic Luxury Touch Polo Shirt we're going to take a close look at style & design, quality & longevity, sizing & fit, price & value and wrap things up with the pros & cons. If you've been looking into potentially picking up these polos, this … 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 shoe types — 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 be … Continue Reading
31 Men’s Summer Essentials Worth Picking Up
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 affords. It encourages minimalism and doesn't have to be boring. Let me show you some examples. Today's post is a roundup of 31 men's … 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
Best No-Show Socks For Men: The Ultimate Guide (16 Brands Compared)
In this ultimate guide, I test and compare the best no show socks for men so that you don't have to. Let's go. No show socks are a game changer for men who want that stylish sockless look without stinking up their shoes and their feet. These summer staples also known as loafer liners or invisible … 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 (exactly 22 … 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
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
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
Stylin’ Out Series
Stylin’ Out: On Men’s Athleisure Style & How To Wear It
It's been a while, but I'm back at it with another edition of Stylin' Out, a series here at Gentleman Within featuring my style, what I'm wearing season to season, and trending menswear … (Continue Reading...)
Stylin’ Out: How To Dress For The Opera Today
What to wear to the opera is a commonly asked question among first timers. As a Gentleman Within reader there may come a time in your life when you're invited to an event like this, if you haven't … (Continue Reading...)
Stylin’ Out: Transitioning Your Style From Summer To Fall
Fall is here fellas and you know what that means. Time to say farewell to loafers and boat shoes, shorts and linen. Summer, we hardly knew ya. Early fall style, here we come. This is Vol. 4 … (Continue Reading...)
Stylin’ Out: When 7 Style Bloggers Brunch
Welcome to another edition of Stylin' Out. This one is special because it features some really amazing style bloggers, all based in the Philadelphia area. Other than this meet up being an excuse to … (Continue Reading...)
Stylin’ Out: Turtleneck Under Suit Jacket Trend
Welcome to the second edition of Stylin' Out, a series featuring a glimpse into own personal style, a trend I've been experimenting with, or other musings around the world of men's style. You can see … (Continue Reading...)
Stylin’ Out: A Smart Casual Seasonal Transition
Most of my content up until now have been how-tos and more informational/educational. I'm definitely going to continue creating the same type of content that you're used to, but I'd like to showcase a … (Continue Reading...)
