Archive for August, 2009


Fit Lesson 5: Swimwear.

Posted on August 10, 2009 in Basic Fit Lessons, Fit Lesson, Houston, Summer, Swimwear.

Yes, gentleman, you need to be concerned with what you wear swimming. I know, it’s a tough world. But, here at PG, we believe that a modern man (that is what you’re becoming, isn’t it?) should leave no stylistic stone unturned. Every aspect of what you put on your body should be scrutinized to ensure…Read the Rest

Ahhh.

Posted on August 6, 2009 in Beer.

PG is on vacation for a few days, so the posts are going to be slightly sporadic. There’ll still be updates, just perhaps not as often (or coherent). Enjoy.

J&M Fall Preview.

Posted on August 5, 2009 in Accessories, Fall.

Since I used a Johnston & Murphy offering as a punching bag in my post on shirts, despite actually liking some of their stuff, I’ve decided to quickly highlight some of their more stylish offerings in their just released Fall preview. Which reminds me, I completely don’t understand the lack of consideration of geography when…Read the Rest

Tie One On.

Posted on August 4, 2009 in Accessories, Dress, How To Dress For Work, Office Wear.

Here’s a classic article I read about a year ago, and still love, about the importance of the necktie. It was penned by Ben Stein for Father’s Day 2008 in response to an article he had read in the Wall Street Journal. It’s a great read, and something I wholeheartedly agree with, even though I…Read the Rest

Know Your Undershirt.

Posted on August 4, 2009 in Basic Fit Lessons, Casual, Fit Lesson, How to Wear a Sport Coat with Jeans., Popular, Shirts, Tips.

A little secret guys: your undershirt is important. This ranks as one of the most common complaints by women about a guy’s attire. I know you may be saying: “Pffft. Chicks are crazy. It’s just an undershirt. Why are they complaining?” And the simple answer is: because you can see it. Your undershirt should only…Read the Rest

Subtlety Be Thy Name.

Posted on August 3, 2009 in Fit Lesson, Shirts, Style, Style Theory.

I wanted this post to be a tantrum against Ed Hardy clothing, but I realized that’s like beating a dead, cliche, and ugly horse. So, instead I decided to target the fundamental aspect of what makes Ed Hardy-like clothes so unattractive – inauthenticity (unless, you’re a huge meathead with spiky bleached hair, cause I really…Read the Rest