What’s the meaning of life? Is there a God? Will I get laid tonight? Some questions don’t come with easy answers. Others perplex even the most well-mannered men among us. But there’s really no need to continue being tormented by how to match shoes and belts or the best way to shave. And that’s because, at last, we’re laying these questions to rest.
No.1 What's The Difference Between A Single-Breasted And A Double-Breasted Blazer?
A slight overlap of jacket flaps and a single column of buttons signify a single-breasted blazer. By Contrast, a double-breasted blazer has two parallel columns of buttons and jacket flaps that completely overlap and fasten with a hidden button known as a jigger. While single-breasted varieties have always been a mainstay of menswear, double-breasted jackets have waxed and waned in popularity. Most recently, they fizzled out during the Gordon Gecko greed-is-good era. But Wall Street is on the rebound, and once again, so are traditional six-button double-breasted blazers.
No.2 Where Should The Bottom Of Your Pants Fall?
That’s a matter of both the pant style and your personal style. Modern, suits should just brush the shoe without breaking the crisp, clean lines they’re intended to have. More traditional suits -- especially of the Anglo-European type -- should reach the heel of the shoe forming a single break in trouser silhouette, but it’s certainly not required. Lately, the men’s mags are showing nothing but ankle. Thom Brown has staked an entire career on it. What we've yet to see is a designer making a name in oversize suit pants that billow and bunch at the bottom.
If your shoes are black or brown, then yes. Otherwise, an oddball brogue in navy blue must only be matched with an equally edgy belt -- say, green croc, red suede or coffee-colored calfskin. When you’re writing the rules rather than following them, you only need to be mindful of coordinating not matching.
No.4 What Would A Smart-Casual Outfit Consist Of?
In a world where flip-flops and hoodies qualify as appropriate attire in some offices, it has become increasingly difficult to define life in between beach excursions and black-tie events. Nevertheless, the fundamentals of mastering the middle begin with fit. Whether you’re sporting a T-shirt, trousers, a button-down or jeans -- if it’s well tailored -- you’re never in danger of doubling for someone else and even more so if you throw on a blazer.
Not all plaid jackets are created equal. Some are subtler and can be worn with practically anything. For bolder blazers, it’s important to make the rest of your ensemble a supporting cast. Trousers in gray or navy or even a pair of dark-washed jeans would make the perfect pairing with a solid button-down and knit tie.
By all means, if you want to shorten the lifespan of your investment, then bring on the harsh chemicals. But the truth is your costly cashmere (or for that matter, any wool garment) needs only to be cleaned by a professional if it’s stained. Other than that, most sweaters can usually be freshened up with a good old cold-water soak and a hang dry.
Before 1925, wristwatches were fitted with simple calendars that required the owner to manually adjust the watch at least five times a year -- namely, the first days of March, May, July, October and December. An additional adjustment would be necessary in leap years. The invention of more complicated movements like the perpetual calendar automatically account for the varying length of months as well as leap years. But they’re not perfect. According to current calculations, you -- or rather, you great-great-great grandchildren -- will have to exert themselves in the year 2100 when perpetual calendar watches will erroneously skip February 29.
Sloughing your skin with a scrub is a ritual that should only take place a couple of times a week. Any more than that could leave your skin dry, red and prone to breakouts. Give your skin a rest by alternating with a deep pore cleanser. And, of course, never ever forget to finish off your facial routine with an SPF-enriched moisturizer. That’s really the most important thing you can do for your skin.
The ideal environment for putting sharp metal to your mug is during or after a shower. The warm water and steam help open up pores and soften the beard, which in turn allows the blade to gracefully glide rather than slash and burn. Pre-shave oil is a good idea if you have exceptionally sensitive skin, but it’s hardly necessary for everyone. Shaving gels and creams are preferred to the frothy foams of yesteryear since they don’t dry out your skin. And speaking of yesteryear -- no matter what dad told you -- shaving against the grain is about as smart as using a rusty razor.
Body heat is what activates a fragrance, so most experts agree that dabbing a drop on your pulse points -- essentially, your wrists and neck -- is the best way to wear cologne. What’s not recommended is showering in the stuff. If the smell of you arrives before you do, it’s time to scale back.
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