Traffic Magazine For Men Spring 2014 | Page 6

walk like this A Guide to the Best Men’s Style, Grooming, And Etiquette Information on the Web A s a man whose business is menswear and style, I spend a lot of time researching blogs and forums on the web; this article is intended to bring you the best of what I have found. In my opinion, interaction is key to a strong forum; it leads to a deeper understanding and better questions. So without further ado here are some sites that offer the best in men’s style, grooming and etiquette information. Short Shrifted. A clothing and style resource for short men, Josh has authored the internets most thorough blog covering the issues facing men 5’8″ and under. A New Yorker, he routinely reviews local clothing stores and service establishments in search of deals and cuts that suit the smaller male demographic. He has a solid grasp of men’s classic style, and I especially like how he scours forums for threads pertaining to his readers in his “link round-ups.” The Houndstooth Kid. Will, The Houndstooth Kid, states: “The purpose of this blog is to point out both the common and obscure aspects of 1930s-1950s men’s style and how it affects us today. Vintage style has and is still influencing the way we dress and generally live our lives.” Think you know older fabrics – try passing his Atomic Fleck quiz! An Affordable Wardrobe. – The site’s author sums it up best: 6 TrafficMagazine/ Spring, 2014 “Searching for a cure to the current epidemic of ‘Eternal TeenAger Syndrome’ which has stricken the vast majority of American males. Enough with the flip flops and short pants. Let’s start dressing like grown men.” Clothes, Music, Accouterments, all Cheap. The Gentlemen’s Standard. Seeks to redefine how men of color approach life and style – I’ve personally talked at length with the founder, Glen Palmer, and can say with confidence that he is dedicated to his mission. A contributor to the Detroit Fashion Pages, Glen is a dedicated blogger who posts daily (340 posts last year!) and continues to produce quality content. His observations are timeless and his advice is rock solid for any discerning gentleman. Manner of Man. 5