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Meet The Thug Ethicist: Max B

treats — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:21:54 +0000

When the weight of a problem is too heavy to handle, Complex has been there to help out. Go back to 2006, when Complex started an advice column with Young Buck called the Thug Ethicist. You sent us your moral dilemmas, and Buck’s counseling gave insight on the situation at hand.

Now the Thug Ethicist is back, this time with Max B in the spotlight. So what would the Boss Don Biggavel do if he were in your shoes? Find out in the video below.

Look out for “Thug Ethicist: Max B (Part 2)” coming soon!

Tip Of The Week: Short Pants

treats — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:35:15 +0000

Wearing shorts isn’t the only way to stay cool in hot weather. Ankle skimming pants and 3/4-length capris that stop at the calf can both be viable alternatives, but only if you know how to rock 'em right. Just because they’re as casual as a pair of jeans doesn’t mean you won’t have to put some thought into it. To avoid the “man capri” chuckles, follow our simple guide to short pants below.

1. Start with brands like Rag & Bone, J. Crew or Shades Of Greige (pictured above), who all make fine tailored pants designed to drop at the calf or ankle. Don’t forget that you can simply achieve this look just by rolling up the cuff of your jeans.

2. Keep it tight with a woven or leather braided belt. Stay waist deep in simplicity.

3. Match up with low-profile sneakers, or deck shoes. Sandals will just send the entire outfit downhill, along with your street cred.

Tip Of The Week: Introducing Cotton Pants

treats — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:41:36 +0000

Regardless of the style of jeans you wear, once they’ve been broken in past that hard texture, they’ll inevitably run their course. If you’re looking to break up the monotony of your daily denim wear, softer options are out there in the form of cotton pants. Especially during these sticky summer dog days, nothing beats the light-weight comfort offered by brands like Energie, who blends linen (this season’s essential) with their take on cotton trousers. See three options for getting into the the lightweight style below.

Chinos by Acne Jeans

Energie Reilly Trousers

Public School Belmac Pant

Tip Of The Week: Waist Deep In Belts

treats — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:55:25 +0000

Owning more than one belt might seem a little unnecessary when your main goal is just to keep your pants on. But even if you’re not one of the flashy types sporting a gaudy belt buckle, you might want to consider an alternative to your everyday strap. Diversity in your collection can be a good look in case you want to match with a pair of plaid shorts, brown khakis, or that occasional pair of high-beaming red denim. Take a look at five sound choices below.

Y-3 Leather Braided Belt

Billy Kirk Skinny Belt

Diesel Money Clip

A.P.C. Plaid Belt

J. Crew Grosgrain Belt

Tip Of The Week: Dressy Details

treats — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:12:39 +0000

TIE CLIPS: The ’50s Mad Men staple, not to be confused with a bar mitzvah clip-on.

POCKET SQUARE: Great for wiping the tears of the girl you’re leaving behind.

SUSPENDERS: Help support the countless women who hang off your…every word.

Check back every Wednesday for a new Complex Style Tip.

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Tip of the Week: Twill Power

treats — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:23:24 +0000

When jeans get boring, there’s always a plain pair of pants. Depending on your choice, Chinos can be the diversity you need in your trouser game. But unlike denim, you should wear them'don’t let them wear you. Follow these simple rules after the jump.

1. Avoid the dreaded “Middle Crease” (fig. 1) ' the plague of office cubicles nationwide.

2. Suit belts are for suits, period. Get a woven or Braided Belt (fig. 2).

3. You can go slim with trousers but Don’t Go Skinny (fig. 3).

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