Author Archives: Alex Ulvsgard

How to Build a Wardrobe From Scratch: A Man’s Field Guide

Build a wardrobe in stages: foundations, layers, formal, accessories. The buying order, what each stage...

How to Clean Leather Shoes (Without Cracking Them)

A full clean takes fifteen minutes a month; the daily version takes thirty seconds. The...

How to Wear a Blazer: 7 Ways That Actually Work

The blazer is the highest-leverage garment in menswear. The fit rules, the difference from a...

What to Wear to an Interview: The Men’s Guide

Dress for the job's most formal day, not its average day. Interview attire by industry,...

How to Fold a Suit for Travel (Without Ruining It)

The inside-out shoulder fold is how tailors pack a suit. Ninety seconds, fewer wrinkles than...

How to Wear a Tie Clip (And Why Most Men Get It Wrong)

A tie clip goes between the third and fourth shirt buttons and should never be...

How to Iron a Dress Shirt (In Under 4 Minutes)

Ironing a dress shirt takes four minutes if you do it in the right order....

What to Wear to a Wedding: The Men’s Guide by Dress Code

What to wear to a wedding depends on the dress code, the time of day,...

What Colours Go With Navy: A Men’s Pairing Guide

White, grey, burgundy, tan, camel and olive all pair reliably with navy. The full pairing...

What Is Business Formal? (The Dress Code Nobody Explains)

Business formal means a matched suit, a dress shirt, a tie, and leather oxfords. The...