For a shoe that feels unique but still says “take me seriously, I’ll eventually be your boss,” there’s no better option than loafers — classic, comfortable, and versatile, they’re pretty much the perfect shoe for any occasion that doesn’t require either stilettos or galoshes.
Staving off frizz and general unruliness is no small task, but in this case a good dry shampoo-flat iron combo will do the trick. Flat-irons can be notoriously damaging if you buy the wrong one, though, so it’s worth investing in a quality ceramic model like this one from FHI, which I’ve come to swear by.
When it comes to accessorizing for work, the common wisdom says that it’s important to express your personality or, more to the point, to avoid fading into the beige background of your cubicle walls.
There will always be something much more comforting about planning your life (or even your week) in print, and for this there will never be a better tool than the Moleskine notebook.
The list of reasons to avoid flip-flops in the city is long, gross, and best not dwelled upon. This raises a major question of how to replace this go-to summer footwear, and for this, allow me to introduce you to your new best friend, the Sperry Top-Sider boat shoe.
During my crash course in the world of dressing like a grown-up, this BB Dakota blazer has become my saving grace.
Timepieces make you feel like a man. They lend a sense of order and can help you out of a pinch if you’re bartering for your life or trying to win back your money at the poker table.
When I wear cufflinks I often imagine that my man Q has outfitted them with deadly lasers, two-way radios, and poison pills. Cufflinks were after all, the perfect compliment to the Cold War spy.
When I wear my favorite gun barrel grey wool suit on the streets of NYC it turns heads. You get that wry invitational smile from women who are dressed up too. They appreciate the gesture, gentlemen. Wool suits bear a certain cachet and reflect a maturity and control. Presidents seem to sleep in them.
