If you read this site, you know that we have been pretty down on Banana Republic (and many other similar companies!) for their utter lack of consistency in fit across their product line. This is why we’ve been trying to do more of these roundup/haul style posts in which we order a bunch of items from one brand, and compare them to each other…
Read moreA Full Week Of Outfits For Under $1,000: Sunday Edition
Sunday is the ideal day to wear jeans. If you need to do some work in the yard, you’re covered. But if you buy nice enough jeans, they can work just as well to hang out with friends, take a trip to the park, or go out to eat later on in the day. The jeans + tee + sneakers looks is a classic style move, and one you should nail down. Follow our lead here, and we’re sure that you will!…
Read moreReview: Michael Spencer Custom Dress Shirts
There sure do seem to be a whole lot of online companies doing made-to-measure shirting these days. And that’s a good thing, through and through. So, no complaints here. But it also is difficult to navigate at times, with it being unclear what separates one company from another, and where true value actually lies. And then there is Michael Spencer. They’ve been around for over 60 years…
Read moreA Full Week Of Outfits For Under $1,000: Saturday Edition
It’s the weekend, so it’s the perfect time to dress down a little bit. This Saturday look is great for around the house, hanging out with friends or family, helping you look cool, calm, and collected. Stay clean and dapper while also not looking stuffy. Casual, but put together. That is the idea…
Read moreAsk TPL: Best Places To Get A Suit (In Any Price Range) — 2018 Edition
Hey, where is the best place for a guy to get a suit these days? Used to be I had a few go-to’s, but everything seems to be shifting and changing recently, and I’m a bit overwhelmed and confused as to the best place to go. My budget is pretty flexible, so, where’s a guy to go for a suit these days?…
Read moreA Full Week Of Outfits For Under $1,000: Friday Edition
This Friday look is for those that don’t want to quite be so casual on a day that many others might choose to. It’s still not too stuffy, though, and is a great outfit to throw on for the office, but will work just as well if you decide to have a bit of fun at night.
Read moreThe Ideal Bracelets For The Hesitant Gentleman
Some things are pretty hard to find. A decent bracelet that men can feel comfortable wearing is one of them. Especially if you want it at a reasonable price. Indeed, there are some guys that are more comfortable with the idea of wearing a bracelet — or any type of jewelry — in the first place. Some guys will wear just about anything, while others are put off by the very idea, and uneasy about the whole thing…
Read moreReview Of Mango Man Polo Haul
What is Mango Man? Well, we were asking ourselves the same question until very recently. It is, in short, yet another fast fashion clothing company. Think H&M, Zara, etc. What sets Mango apart? In truth, not that much, but their designs and styles are much more in line with the sort of looks we love most around The Peak Lapel, and so, for that reason alone, we decided to give them a shot…
Read moreA Review Of The GQ "Best Stuff" Box For September 2018
As soon as we heard that GQ would be getting into the subscription box game, you knew, of course that we would have to take a look and review it for you guys. We were, as it happens, super, super impressed with the first box as well as the second. And, now, the third box has arrived. GQ’s box delivers every quarter, as opposed to the more common monthly boxes you might be used to. It’s called, as always, the GQ “Best Stuff Box” and it will run you $50 per box, or $190 if you sign up for a whole year of them.
Read moreBeckett Simonon Hoyt Double Monk Strap Dress Shoe Review: A Unique Business Model Designed For Value
There are lots of direct-to-consumer shoe companies out there for men these days, giving you more choices than ever when it comes to finding a great pair of shoes. Each company has their own unique spin, as well as strengths and weaknesses. Some do dress shoes, others sneakers, and so on. Today, though, we’re taking a look at one of the longest-standing options, as well as one of the most beloved in the world of value shoe shopping…
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