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What skinny dudes should wear Friday June 13, 2008 in: Today's Business Attire Tag(s):
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Not all men are created equal. There are those who are born with handsome looks and amazing physique, and there are those who seemed to have lost the genetic lottery. While society considers being lean as attractive, there are some men who are struggling with their skinny frames. Well, nobody says being too thin is desirable, unless you are a girl who wants to look like a starved supermodel.

If you belong to the skinny male group, don't fret. You can bulk it up with some regular weight-lifting sessions, and a protein diet. But if you can't wait that long, there are fashion tips that you can practically apply in order to achieve a visual illusion of being larger and bigger that you truly are.

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Three hot trends in men’s jackets Wednesday April 18, 2007 in: Today's Business Attire Tag(s):
Technorati Tags: men’s jacket, trench coat You must be looking for a lasting style but you’re tight on budget. Surely, you don’t need to spend so much to be fashionable. There are certain trends found in the catwalk that are not pricey. And yes, I am talking about men’s jackets trends that every guy can surely depend on. Men’s jackets have their distinct personalities and if you invest in these pieces, you can look good at work or at play, save a lot of moolahs, and stay current from season to season.

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Tying the Knot Thursday January 25, 2007 in: Today's Business Attire Tag(s):
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There will always come a time when men need to attend formal events that require them to wear ties. Yeah, ties. So what? What's the fuzz about ties anyway? Well, you are lucky if you're the type who is not bothered by wearing ties at all. But to those who completely shunned formal events just to avoid wearing a tie, this is quite a big deal.

According to Askmen.com, there are several ways to knot a tie and the most commonly used type is the Windsor style. This is also said to be the most traditional knot and more often than not, this is the first every guy has learned to make.

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US Men Snapping Up Fancier Shoes Wednesday November 1, 2006 in: Today's Business Attire Tag(s):
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When it comes to shoes, American men in general go for the simple, basic look. That means none of the embellishments and funky designs commonly seen worn by European men. But The Philadelphia Inquirer begs to differ:

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GQ’s List of the Greatest Male Fashion in Films Tuesday October 17, 2006 in: Today's Business Attire Tag(s):
Technorati Tags: GQ Magazine, men's fashion, films

GQ Magazine has compiled in its November issue a list of the greatest male fashion in films, and topping the list is the tailored gray, ventless, three-button suit worn by Cary Grant in the 1959 Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest.

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Men’s Suits Get Tighter Friday July 14, 2006 in: Today's Business Attire Tag(s):

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Almost everything in the world right now seems to be getting smaller. As the world itself gets smaller through the Internet, manufacturers of cellular phones, DVD players, and what-have-you are also churning out tinier models of their products faster than you can say "Lilliputian".

Apparently, men's suits are following suit.

According to a The Boston Globe report, designers are now doing slimmed-down, and therefore tighter, men's suits.

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