Monday Means Whites
Come Monday it will “officially” be whites season. I tend to agree with Glenn O’Brien and will wear white as long as they’re playing baseball, but for the purists it’s time. There are good ways to wear white, terrible ways to wear white, and dangerous ways to wear white (and ways to recover).
Marshall Anthony – A Conversation
A few weeks ago Caron Gabriel, half of the Marshall Anthony duo, reached out to me to see if I wanted to take a look at his tie collection. Well, in addition to looking at product, I ended up having a much longer conversation with the two gents and wanted to share it with Simply Refined’s readers.
Surviving Summer in Style
Ok, so actual hot weather is finally here. Not the blistering 100 degrees of August, but mid 80s is still pretty toasty. It’s certainly hot enough to make dressing difficult. But with a little forethought and some specialty purchases, you can dress stylishly and comfortably no matter how hot it gets this summer.
Shoes and Shades – Footwear in Other Colors
Shoes come primarily in two colors: black and brown. Throw in the family of burgundy colors, and maybe we’ve got a third. But there are other options out there that make perfect choices for the more adventurous. Now is the perfect time of year to step out in something a little different, so here are some of my favorite colorful hooves.
Collar Shapes – A Study in Moderation
Most things in menswear are, in the end, about restraint. Knowing when to go all out, and knowing when to pull back on the reins. Collars are no exception. Finding the right collar is all about honesty, proportion, and moderation. Let me give you a few examples.
