the ultimate athleisure style guide & jay butler loafers


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“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

–Mahatma Gandhi

Fall is right around the corner, which means pumpkin spice lattes, football, and most exciting of all, fashionable fall style — which I'll be highlighting much more of in upcoming newsletters.

Soon, I'll be off to Bali for a month for some sun, surf, a little bit of fun and plenty of work. If you've ever been, I'd love to hear about your experience or if you have any recommendations!

Now let's get into today's style dispatch.

In this Issue:

BEST OF

🏃‍♂️ Athleisure Brands You Want to Know About

In a relatively short amount of time, athleisure apparel has become the de facto leader in clothing across the board and the reasoning behind it is simple – people want to be as comfortable and stylish as possible.

This recalibrated, laidback approach to fashion has risen to prominence by drawing from traditional athletic clothes and loungewear styles to produce clothes that are far more versatile than its predecessors.

Across streets the world over, athleisurewear has become the standard as more people have come to accept upscale sweatpants, hoodies and leggings and incorporate them in a more versatile and as the alternative to more formal apparel.

What many men love about the trend is that athleisure style works in a variety of settings and can be dressed up or down by mixing separates according to the occasion.

Best Athleisure Brands and Styling Guide

Naturally, there have been a slew of brands both new and old that have capitalized on the demand for upscale athleisurewear that brings the top-notch quality and designs that consumers have come to expect.

Learn the key components of athleisurewear, how to conquer the style inside out, and of course, the preeminent brands that deliver the best options for this popular trend as well as why athleisure wear has become so popular these days.

STYLE GUIDE

💼 The Ultimate Business Casual Style Guide

So, you’ve finally landed that dream job and now you can take pride in your accomplishments and focus on your goals.

But what will be your office attire?

You’ll soon find out that learning to ‘speak’ the business casual dress code will benefit you greatly.

A few decades ago, the norm was to carry a briefcase and rock a three-piece suit for a regular Thursday meeting.

And while change is the one constant in life, the rules of dressing for the office are no exception. Who said that you need to be all stiff at work?

Since business casual style has been reigning, its principles have time and again been broken or misunderstood.

We decided that it was time we cleared that up. In this extensive guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about mastering business casual style and conquering your next client meeting!

The Ultimate Business Casual Style Guide

If you get lost in translation and don’t have any idea of what to wear in a business casual office, this is the ultimate men’s business casual dress code guide you need.

First, how did business casual style come about?


IN REVIEW

👞 The Ever Cool Jay Butler Loafer

Hailing from my hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Jay Butler has been making waves in the world of #menswear ever since launching a decade ago in 2014.

Founder Justin Jeffers, who’s also the man behind The Fine Young Gentleman, has been in the menswear blogging game since early 2011. That’s over 13 years, which is a lifetime in internet years.

A Review of The Evercool Jay Butler Loafers

In this review I’m going to touch on 3 key components of what I think makes a great shoe—the style, the construction & quality, and the price. And how Jay Butler fares in each category.

But first, allow me to drop some knowledge on the penny loafer and its origins.

📖 In Case You Missed It

Casual yet Stylish Back to School Outfit Ideas

Best No-Show Socks (17 Brands Tested & Compared)

​​The Definitive T-Shirt Guide & How to Wear

Best Chukka Boots Guide (All You Need to Know)

​​​How to Attract Women (Leave Them Wanting You)

​8 Essential Shirts (60 Modern Ways to Wear Them)


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