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If He Can Do It, You Can
From Cameroon to classic style
Apr 10
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Evan Amato
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The Most Revealing Detail in Menswear
And what it says about you
Mar 27
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Evan Amato
15
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How to Dress Like the Landed Gentry
Your ultimate guide to outdoor style
Mar 7
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Evan Amato
21
1
It’s a Vibe, Not a Science
How to break the rules the right way…
Feb 27
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Evan Amato
15
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Heavenly Harmony, or Cosmic Chaos?
Part 2 of pattern mixing mastery...
Feb 20
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Evan Amato
7
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How to Master Pattern Mixing
Part 1: Mixing two patterns
Feb 13
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Evan Amato
12
2
$50 vs. $300 Shoes, Explained
Never fall for a “bargain” again…
Feb 6
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Evan Amato
12
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The Classic Menswear Guide to Color
How to liven up your wardrobe...
Jan 30
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Evan Amato
25
3
The Myth of “Comfort”
Why you feel worse in “comfortable” clothes…
Jan 23
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Evan Amato
45
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5 Steps to Transform Your Style
How to go from slovenly to stylish
Jan 16
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Evan Amato
18
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Why You Look Like You're LARPing
And what to do about it
Jan 9
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Evan Amato
35
1
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Why "Buy a Suit" Is Terrible Advice
Here's a better place to start...
Dec 19, 2025
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Evan Amato
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