From Parks & Rec to Netflix comedy specials, Aziz Ansari is now perhaps most known from his Emmy winning smashing success, Master of None. In the Netflix show, his style choices are on point. With art imitating life, Aziz’s personal style IRL is GQ ready. If you want to watch the video on Aziz Ansari style, hit the play button below. In this style breakdown … [Read more...]
My 30 Day 100x Fitness Challenge Results & Key Takeaways
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 talk about my thoughts, my key takeaways, lessons learned and more … [Read more...]
Gentleman Within Turns 2: Special Giveaway Announcement
Another year another anniversary and today Gentleman Within turns 2. In this article, I'm speaking my mind. It'll read more like a journal entry and might get a little long winded, but it's how I'm feeling on the eve of this milestone. REFLECTING ON HOW I'VE BEEN FEELING Gentleman Within is now 2 years old, which doesn't seem all that long, but in blogging years I'm … [Read more...]
Clothes For Short Guys: Ash & Erie Review
There's nothing quite like the feeling of wearing clothes that fits your body for the first time—whether you're tall or short, big or skinny. For shorter guys, especially, that feeling can be magical. Shorter guys, under the average (American) height of 5'8" who dress well are impressive because for one, they've learned how to dress well which is an art in itself, and … [Read more...]
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 always, I'll provide links where you can shop the look. Let's get into … [Read more...]
Paul Evans Shoe Review: The Martin Wholecut
Paul Evans is a shoe company that I've had on my radar for a while now. Currently, they carry shoes ranging from $150 (driving loafer), $350 (leather sneakers), and $450 (the rest). The $450 price point puts them in a class above the likes of American made Allen Edmonds, newcomer Grant Stone, and on par with Spanish shoemaker, Carmina. The question has to be asked. … [Read more...]
How to Care for Leather Shoes (Protect Your Investment with these 7 Tips)
Investing in quality shoes is standard for all stylish men. And with quality shoes comes the requirement of proper shoe care and maintenance. It's easy to forget to clean our shoes every now and then due to busy schedules or just laziness, but it's inexcusable not to give our dress shoes the proper care they deserve. Here are 8 things I've learned over the years about … [Read more...]