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Tall Men Shoes – Deals

March 2, 2020 by Oldskool

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The Eternal Question: Are Sandals Ever Manly?

September 10, 2019 by Oldskool

Sandals. Basically everyone owns a pair, but only a select few wear them on the reg’.  So the question is: are sandals manly or not?

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They are manly: Would you question the manliness of this Roman warrior group — Praetorian. Guards? It would not be wise.

These warriors were amongst the most elite soldiers of their time. What did they wear on their feet? Sandals. What’s more manly than feeling blood, earth, wind, and rain on your feet? Wearing sandals is not only practical for maintaining cool feet in the summer, but it’s a timeless style of shoe that historically predates any sneakers, boots, or whatever else you crazy  kids are wearing these days. Sandals allow the feet  to callous up and get tougher, rather than stay soft and pretty in those nice Italian leather shoes. Be a real man and get some sandals on.

Absolutely not manly: While it’s true that some manly guys have rocked sandals in the distant past, there’s something truly effeminate about showing off your feet. If you want to some callouses – walk around barefoot. There’s no need for sandals. I’m not advising you need to go Nixon-on-the-beach, but at the very minimum please limit the sandal use. Going to the beach – use Sandals. Going anywhere else and need some real shoes? No sandals. The utilitarian use of sandals is necessary – fair enough. But the world doesn’t need to see your nasty man feet.

How to Keep the Wife at Bay

August 28, 2019 by Oldskool

I know – I know. This is not strictly related to men’s stuff…but it affects the happiness of the other half  – so yes it is relevant.

So the little wifey’s birthday is just around the corner once again. (She will not be a happy camper with this phrasing!) But what to get as a gift? She’s a hippy at heart so needs something made for her. But she also likes new clothing – dresses actually. As she’s no a spring chicken anymore I don’t buy them where teenagers shop. This women’s clothing site I have found invaluable at times like these.

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The James Bond Tie

August 26, 2019 by Oldskool

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How to tie a classic Windsor tie like James Bond or go for the for the Four-in-Hand. Simply check it out below, and begin practicing in with the help of a mirror. Real men do wear ties on occasion.

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How to Create Your Own Style

August 2, 2019 by Oldskool

So you finally made it. You got a date with a woman who doesn’t spend her spare time in the bottom of a Wine bottle or shout “Wooooooo!!” when one of her friends arrives.  You’re on your way to being a big boy now.

However now is the time to take  hard look at your wardrobe. While most guys have a go-to date outfit, she’s not the type who’ll stick around a guy who always dresses like the homeless. And I’m not even mentioning backwards baseball caps and cargo shorts at dinner. Plus you can add pleated khaki pants and anything by Ed Hardy to the list.

Problem is, we don’t usually have a fashion role model to follow.  So we tend to dress like our friends. This can be unwise.

The issue with this lack of direction we get when it comes to clothes is: Dressing well is almost as important to impressing a woman as being well educated and knowing what to order while dining.

Good and Bad Fashion Role Models

Have you ever really taken a look at how they style those poor bastard male models in fashion magazines? High style suits the average guy would never wear, or can afford, and layers and layers of clothes and accessories that are out of place in most social situations. It’s a rare sight to see someone dressed in a bold plaid suit, bow tie, and a scarf at a grocery store.

The tip here is to use what you see as concepts and style them to your own personal taste. See what cut of pants are in style (hint: lose the pleats and wide bottoms), what patterns are popular on dress shirts (checks and stripes still rule, but dots and tight patterns are moving up), and adopt what works for you.

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Mirror A Celebrity

Many celebrities have a far more natural style. (movie star, not rock star.)  Clooney always looks good whether he’s at a premier or just out grabbing a bite. If Goerge’s style is a little overly mature, check out Justin Timberlake. JT makes an impression even in a tshirt and jeans. You can also search Google images or visit celebrity blogs to get an idea of how top male celebrities dress.

Stick to Big Brands

There’s another solution to keeping it classy, and that’s to find an brand you like, that fits your day to day life, and stick with it. When it comes to quality apparel brands, there’s no end to the choices available: Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Hollister are all really popular, and give you choice at both ends of the price spectrum. Lately, preppy brands are back, with a “dash” of California or West Coast style (aka, West Coast Prep), that could also really help a guy who wants to dress to impress but still wants to keep a sense of kicked back, west coast lifestyle. You can impress without looking too uptight.

Putting it Together

It really isn’t that hard to dress better, with a sense of style. The trick to putting it all together is to have a look in mind, borrowed from your favorite celeb or adopted from magazines, make it feel authentic to you, and wear the hell out of it.

Life is Good Clothing

February 12, 2019 by Oldskool

Life is generally good. Without meaning to be annoying about it – Life is not good for us all though.

Mrs.Mike has a definitely hippy edge to her and is big into causes. She recently found you this clothing company that donates 10% of it’s profit to helping disadvantaged kids. So now our kids seem to get all their clothing from there. Can’t complain – good quality, happy designs, generally good looking gear. Check it out:

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Why Men Exist – The Scientific Reason

The existence of men has long baffled some scientists. Sexual reproduction is not efficient but the vast majority of species use this method of reproduction. So why do men exist? Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UAE) believe they may have cracked it, postulating that the force known as ‘sexual selection’ carries out a […]

The ‘Dad Bod’ Trend Is Giving Normal Men Some Hope

A short time ago I had no absolutely idea what a  ‘dad bod’ was.  The ‘dad bod’ is a new infatuation with bodies that state, “I workout in the gym fromtime to time, but I also drink a lot and like to eat ten pieces of pizza at a time.” It all began with Clemson […]

The Not So Humble Crotch Rocket

We all know them: those guys on the Japanese motorcycles, usually garishly-colored, and usually speeding down the road. They are lovingly-referred to as crotch rockets. These motorcycles elicit a wide range of reactions, ranging from “Damn, what a schmuck” to “Seriously nice ride.” So here are a couple of arguments for the opposing sides following. […]

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