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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

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

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

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)

Updated: November 8, 2020. 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 … 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

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

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

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 … 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

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

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