Clothes & Grooming | Men's Playbook

Mar

Men’s Ties: Not Just For Cubicles and Church Anymore (Part 1 of 2)

Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Grant Harris. Grant is Owner and Chief Style Consultant at Image Granted, LLC; a Washington DC based Image Management company dedicated to solving the complex image, style & fashion issues of individuals, groups & organizations of men. Learn more about Image Granted, LLC at imageconsultant4men.com.

The necktie is one of the most important and most versatile accessories a man can wear. Whether dressing up or down there is a tie for every occasion. Here we discuss the history, construction, and variety of the tie. Read more

Feb

How to Choose Quality Men’s Shoes

Unfortunately, most men think of footwear as a necessary evil instead of a source of expression, style, and confidence. A man’s shoes should be an extension his personal taste, his personality, and his lifestyle. While these are individual factors, there are several things every man should look for in a quality shoe to buy as an essential piece of his wardrobe. Take our advice and your feet will thank you. Read more

Jan

Suiting the Man: A Man’s Guide to Choosing the Proper Suit Jacket

This article introduces men to the proper suit jacket for their body type. The man who understands which suit jacket enhances his frame will drastically improve his image and more importantly – his confidence.

Jan

Winter Outerwear for Stylish Men

When the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall its time to cover up in something warm and will keep you dry. While there are several options for men to choose from; there's no reason you can't look good while staying warm. We have listed some of the best options to get you through the remaining frigid winter months. Read more

Jan

Review of Razors for Black Men

In an earlier post, we discussed a few shaving tips for black men to avoid razor bumps. We understand the importance of using proper shaving techniques to avoid getting razor bumps.

Several companies have created shaving products and razors claiming to minimize or eliminate razor bumps which mostly black men suffer from. I thought it would be helpful to share a few products that I've used and my experiences with them. So let's check out a few razors for black men. Read more

Dec

Losing Your Hair? How to Handle Going Bald

Men deal with it every day. I’m referring to Male Pattern baldness. According to WebMD, by age 35, 66% of American men will have some degree of hair loss. By age 50, about 85% of men have significant thinning hair. Lastly, 25% of men who suffer from maile pattern baldness begin before they are 21 years old.

Some of us tend to associate manliness with hair, so when you lose your hair you tend to lose a little bit of confidence at the same time. Don’t worry guys because I’ve got the answer. Cut it all off. Yes, go bald. No need to keep the hair the sides of your hair because now bald is beautiful. Ok, I may be a bit bias because I am bald myself.

Baldness today is way more accepted. As a child, the only bald guys I remember were Telly Savalas aka Kojack, Mr. Clean and Lou Gossett, Jr. But today I think with the emergence of athletes become stars its way more common. NBA Legend Michael Jordan probably single-handedly made it cool to be bald. Look around the NBA, NFL and even MLB and you’re going to see some clean shaven heads.

If you have hanging on to those few remaining strands you have or your hairline is beginning to recede, don’t worry. I have a few reasons why going completely bald is a good thing. Read more

Dec

Winter Skin Care for Men: How To Combat Dry Winter Skin

Editor's Note: This is a guest post from David Williamson. David is an enthusiastic follower of men's issues and the founder of male-care.com, the site that is dedicated to modern man's quest to look good and feel better.

Winter has set upon us and depending upon where you live, mother nature may be throwing you some drastic weather changes. If you live where the white stuff falls, you know what I mean. This is the time of year when life becomes a little less comfortable and winter related health issues appear.

I have endured plenty of cold winters in North East Wisconsin, so I know first hand of the brutal effects that winter can have on the male body. One of the most common winter ailments that many men suffer from (myself included) is dry skin.

Winter weather is harsher on your skin then summer weather for several reasons: Read more

Dec

Avoiding Razor Bumps: Proper Shaving Tips For Black Men

For many black men, shaving can be a big problem. Many of us battle the dreaded razor bumps. I say us because I also have been frustrated with razor bumps.

Those who suffer from razor bumps can often become discouraged and even embarrassed. But with the proper steps and techniques, razor bumps can become a thing of the past. Let's explore. Read more

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