Less = More

There's this quote I love:

"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

I think about that quote a lot when we're working with men in our personal styling programs.

When it comes to style, most guys are making it way harder than it needs to be.

After working with men for over a decade, I’ve seen one thing over and over again:

Most men try to fix their style by adding more.

More color. More pattern. More trends. More items.

But adding more to the mix just makes things worse. Don't believe me? You're probably already overwhelmed, looking at your closet and trying to figure out what works.

What makes you think doing more of the same thing you’re doing now will lead you to a better result?

The Real Problem:

What’s usually missing is the foundation. You need this before you keep adding things on top of it.

Your clothes don’t fit right. The colors aren’t doing you any favors. Nothing in your closet actually works together.

Instead of fixing that, you pile on bold patterns, flashy details, and cheap accessories. But it doesn’t work—because you’re solving the wrong problem.

It’s like painting over cracked walls.
Looks fine for a second… but it’s all still broken underneath.

The best-dressed guys aren’t doing more. They’re doing less—but better.

Get clear on what works. Then (and only then) start adding things back in—intentionally.

If you've worked with us before, you know this is exactly how we operate. We set the strategy and foundation first and only then do we shop for the items.

If you do this you’ll feel more confident, you’ll stop second-guessing yourself, and yeah—people will start noticing.

The best athletes, CEOs, and creators all know the same thing:
You don’t win by doing more—you win by doing less with more precision.

Style is no different.

If you’re overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure of what to wear, it’s not because you need more options.

You need clarity and a clean reset - then we can rebuild and add in all the great stuff that will make you look incredible.

Ready for that clarity?

If you’re tired of guessing and want help you simplify your style, build a wardrobe that actually works, and finally feel confident in what you wear, you can apply for a call with me here.

I'll walk you through some changes you can make currently, set you on the right trajectory, and if you want help I'll show you what that looks like.

We’ll take a look at where you’re stuck, what’s working, and exactly what to do next. You'll get a glimpse into our men's personal styling service that has transformed hundreds of guys just like you.

Book Your Strategy Call

Hope that helps.

x Patrick

Patrick Kenger

Patrick Kenger is an award-winning personal stylist for men and the founder of PIVOT Image Consulting. For the past 10 years, he has worked to make style easy and efficient for men across the globe. You can find him regularly in the WSJ, NBC, CNN, Men’s Health, and more.

https://www.pivotimage.com
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