Style & Grooming Articles For Men

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WHERE TO BUY STYLISH MEN'S CLOTHING

There is no one-stop solution that works for everyone. It’s impossible to have a store that sells clothing that will fit ALL men, be within ALL budgets, and accommodate ALL style preferences. It simply can’t exist.

I’m sorry to disappoint. But the good news is, we can get pretty close….

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PIVOT IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Recently the Wall Street Journal did a piece on how some of the top stylist services in the country help men elevate their style, and Pivot was honored to be among them. Click through for the full article.

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PIVOT IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE

Recently People Magazine invited me to contribute to a piece about the best men’s dress shoes for 2024. Click through to read the full article.

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PIVOT IN YAHOO! NEWS

Recently Yahoo! News invited me to contribute to a piece about 14 fashion trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year. Click through to read the full article.

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HOW TO PAIR CLOTHING ITEMS

From what I've seen with working with guys for almost a decade, they want a straightforward answer to what type of item goes with what type of item, such as every time you wear Jeans, you must wear a Polo.

Unfortunately, there is no such formula, as much as Youtubers and subscription boxes want you to believe, but I'll give you the closest thing…

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Our Top Tips on How to do a Closet Edit

It’s that time of year again… we’re downloading the latest day planner apps, dusting off the treadmill, and making those “living my best life” resolutions for the new year.  For many of us, this involves taking a long, hard look at our overstuffed closets and realizing that it’s time for a “closet edit.”  Read on for our top tips for a quick and painless closet edit at this (or any) time of the year…

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HOW TO GET PANTS THAT FIT PERFECTLY

One of the most frustrating things for men is trying to find pants that actually fit and look good. In this video, I'll share with you the exact steps to get pants that fit perfectly every time.

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PIVOT ON E-FINANCIAL CAREERS

Are you considering incorporating bold and / or colorful socks into your professional attire? eFinancialCareers recently reached out and asked for my thoughts on this exact topic for a spotlight piece on Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon. Click through for the full article.

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WANT TO UPGRADE YOUR STYLE? DON'T SWIM IN THE SHALLOW END.

Some of your potentially new favorite items are sitting locked behind closed doors because you aren’t willing to drop a little more cash to acquire them. The even sadder part here is that you will likely spend around the same amount of money over time as you would if you had just done it right the first time.

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THE MATH OF MAKING YOUR CLOTHES LOOK GOOD

I find that, for many men, style is as confusing as looking at high-level math problems. Trying to figure out how to improve your wardrobe and what you should wear can look like a messy mix of numbers and letters you don’t know how to solve.

Fortunately, style, like math, has some basic principles and logical steps to help you solve those problems.

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HOW TO DRESS LIKE JAMES BOND

I often hear from new clients that they want to dress like James Bond. I’ve recently binged a couple of the 007 films on some of the travel I’ve been doing for styling clients lately, and I thought it would be helpful if I shared some tips and tricks to getting that signature style.

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THE BEST CLOTHING BASICS

At some point during a style consult, guys will usually ask me about innerwear basics like boxers, socks, etc. So today, I'm going to walk through some well-made basics to stock your wardrobe that I’ve used extensively, both for clients and myself.

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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CLOTHING

Proper clothing care and maintenance is the least sexy thing to talk about when trying to improve your style, but it gives you the best return on your investment. Caring for your clothing allows you to shop less often since you won't have to replace your clothes as frequently and ensures the items you already own look great.

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THE SECRET TO GREAT COLOR PAIRING FOR CLOTHING

Today, I want to show you one of the easiest ways to pair colors together with your clothing without thinking about it.
Little do you know that the great outdoors has already done all the color pairing for you; we’re just going to steal it.

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GUYS, YOU ONLY NEED 5 (GOOD) CLOTHING BRANDS

You may be shocked to know, but most of my clothing, I'd say at least 80%, comes from about five brands. I understand that this seems strange for a guy who works in clothing, but there’s a strategy behind it. Click through to find out why…

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PLEASING OTHERS WITH YOUR PERSONAL MENSWEAR STYLE

Even if you get help figuring out the right clothing, it should always be in the context of what works for you, not what works for them. That’s the difference between fashion and style : fashion is what they tell you to wear. Style is what you like to wear.

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