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Effortless Gent

Helping my fellow elder millennial dads dress better. Simple, foundational clothing. A cohesive and lean wardrobe. Easy, approachable outfits. Smart, sharp style with the flexibility to “make it fashion”. Less effort getting dressed.

a cool black sneaker for elder millennials (and older)

Hey Reader, So the other day, I purchased the Nike Killshot 2 in the black leather colorway with black suede accents, gum sole, and a white Swoosh. The sneaks — tap the image to see them on nike.com (aff link) If you're not familiar with the Killshot model, they're a classic tennis shoe silhouette by Nike, ultra popular with the #menswear crowd because they feel slightly vintage and go well with easy casualwear. (Think your standard jeans and T-shirt, OCBD, sweater, M-65 or peacoat, etc. type...

4 great winter coat options (for milder winters)

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! How are things on your end? Tired of winter yet? I can't wait for the weather to warm up; I'm very over this cold weather. *** My team and I were working on some article updates the past couple weeks. First is the piece on four of our favorite winter coats. These work best for milder winter climates (if you live in Antarctica, or like, Canada, you may need warmer options) Spoiler alert, we also included 3 options if you need a truly lighter-weight option for winter...

i ALMOST forgot to send this to you!

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday Monday! I'm getting ready to power down the laptop for Christmas and New Year's. We're traveling around a bit to see family, so I may not talk to you until next year (!) So before I do that, I wanted to send you these three things! 1. What To Wear To An Upcoming Holiday Party Let's ditch the ugly Christmas sweater—unless it's an Ugly Christmas Sweater-themed party, I guess—and go the sharp and stylish route instead. Here are 4 outfit ideas, from more dressy, to more...

This sweater will be your BEST friend this winter

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. Helping guys 40+ nail their style (Is this you?) In 2024, I'm looking to help individual readers achieve their ideal style. Or at least get better at dressing well and being more confident in putting together sharp-looking outfits. If you're just starting out... if you've been at it for a while but still feel like something's missing... or if you've ever wondered: Where exactly should I start? What's...

THIS style of shorts = all you need!

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. My favorite travel bag — On STEEP Sale 🧳 I take my Nomad Lane Bento Bag with me every time I travel. And right now the newest version in Black / Bronze is $100 off, so I had to tell you about it. The Bento Bag fits 1-2 outfits, toiletries, and all my tech gear (Macbook Pro, chargers, etc.) And best of all, it fits underneath the plane seat in front of you, so it counts as a personal item (meaning you can...

the best ENTRY-LEVEL Rolex watches 👑

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. (By the way: Got a clothing- or style-related question? Send me your questions here.) Worth The Read 📖 The best entry-level Rolex watches? TBH, the most attainable Rolex watches are also the most legendary: We rounded up five entry-level watches from the crown that are more affordable than their bells-and-whistles models, and are just as esteemed (maybe more!) Rolex alternatives: Maybe you're looking for a...

follow THESE STYLE COMMANDMENTS for effortless warm weather outfits

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. Worth The Read 📖 Follow these style commandments: I'm still abiding by these guidelines well into summer, so I wanted to send this article as a reminder! The ONLY summer shoes you’ll need: Still plenty of warm weather left, and it only seems to be getting warmer! If you haven’t seen it yet, here are my five recs for stylish warm weather shoes! Hawaiian shirts—yes or no?: Sure, they’re controversial, but...

attending a summer wedding? 4 outfit ideas to try (casual to black tie) 💡

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. The Best Summer Steals 🌞 It's like Amazon Prime Day, but for high quality, well-made goods you can't find anywhere else. Our friends at Huckberry are running their Summer Steals sale—up to 35% off their bestsellers—but it ends today, so get a move on while you can. Some of my faves: OAS Marrakech Arch Terry shirt (perfect for post-pool loungin) Wills Wrinkle-Free chore coat (sharp, easy to wear, tons of...

do you have THIS versatile clothing item? it's great all 4 seasons

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here’s this week’s round-up of cool stuff! 10 Outfit Ideas 👕💡 from just 10 items? It's definitely possible! Grab our SPRING & SUMMER guide, Effortless Outfits, once you're ready to go beyond the lean, minimalist wardrobe. It's easy to use and super straight-forward. Just tap to buy our latest wardrobe suggestions, and once you receive them, wear the outfits as they're laid out for you in the guide! Comes with our "Endless Options" Guarantee. Tap here to learn more...

the ONE pair of loafers I'd wear year-round?

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. Our Go-To Gear for Summer 🌞 We’re getting out there no matter the season—but there’s something about summer that makes our memories stronger, our stories more elaborate, and our decisions a little more off-the-cuff. The heat gives us more leeway in our packing lists, and the sunshine gives us more daylight to spare. We rounded up our go-to summer gear at Huckberry to take advantage of those long days in and...