10 Ways to Style Outside the Box

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There’s zero denying the popularity of rolling up your chinos during warmer days to show off a little ankle and more kicks. But sometimes the roll got a little thick and was kind of counterintuitive in that it detracted from all the good bits. Get your chinos hemmed to stop right above the top of your favorite low-top sneakers or bluchers. If you’re feeling super risky, hack those hems to show your personal DIY style. We’d suggest grabbing a pair of Bonobos Washed Slim Chinos and let your tailor or your scissors take the wheel.

There’s no point of having your hair smell like vanilla mixed with pomegranate, and your body smelling like springs from Ireland (whatever that really is). The essence that you give off is just as important as your style, so a bunch of different smells are like clashing clothes. A great 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (like English Laundry) not only makes your smell cohesive, but it will literally save you time in the shower every morning, giving you more time to figure out what the heck you want to wear.

We’re not all blessed with the opportunity to wear a different watch every day of the week. But that doesn’t mean we can’t give off the perception that we can, right? Form Function Form’s Button Stud Weekender Watch has a band that can easily be swapped for a premium Horween leather band in a multitude of colors to coordinate with any outfit. It still gives off that upscale look that you want out of a watch and allows you give off that same vibe in different ways every day.

Your shoes get scrubbed daily—sometimes multiple times—with the cleansers that won’t dare hurt them, yet you wash your face once a day? Why not take care of it like you do those kicks and treat yo’ face with the proper ingredients, like multi-action face wash, eye therapy, and facial lotion—all available through Lab Series. They’re made to work together perfectly.

Rings are definitely a hit or miss accessory, always dependent on the swagger of the wearer. It’s time for men to explore rings outside of the wedding or nipple variety because they can add a lot of depth to your personal style. Mix it up with chunky and slim—with and without design—and you can even consider cool stones like coral or turquoise. Don’t be afraid to give it a try because if you go into it with confidence, just like anything, it will come off as if you were born to wear them that way.

Just like how your skin needs the proper nutrients to glow and keep from breaking out, your beard needs the same kinds of nutrients to grow and keep from being all brittle and gross looking. Even if you’re in the beginning phases of what you hope to be a long and fruitful relationship with your chin whiskers, washing it with beard-specific cleanser or applying beard oil to keep it from getting rough and tough and not up to snuff will have it flourishing in no time.

Tie bars and cufflinks have been around since your great grand pappy was gallivanting through the dirt streets with the swagger of a young whippersnapper. Their immediate use is functional—with a little flair depending on the type you decide to go with—but their function doesn’t always have to be for holding down ties or closing sleeve holes. Use them as shirt or jacket closures by sliding them through the holes on your placket so that you don’t have to use that same mundane looking button that you have already have eight of on your top. It’s all about the little details.

Burritos are amazing—no one can deny that. But sometimes a lunch burrito doesn’t always sit well, and sitting back down in your cubicle is a recipe for disaster. Having a candle handy can right all those possible wrongs. Votivo’s travel tin allows you to bring a candle wherever you go, so you don’t need to make the same mistake twice.

It’s always good to keep a great tailor on retainer, but don’t be afraid to put your own personal touch on clothing that might be getting a little dust in your closet. Sure, natural signs of wear and tear on well-worn garb is ideal, but being able to make little nicks and holes exactly where you want can really showcase your individuality and creativity. Get your Edward Scissorhands on with a hoody, your favorite T-shirt, or a pair of denim before you decide to toss them to the wolves. You’d be surprised at what you can create.

Six out of seven days of the week—depending on your relationship status—ain’t nobody going to see your undies. So you probably don’t put a ton of thought into them. But on that one day, maybe it’s a weird off-day like a Wednesday, do you want to be caught in some funky tighty whities? Everything you wear, including your underwear, is an extension of you and your style, so don’t think like every other guy and buy those lame store brands because they’re a little cheaper. Go premium to avoid the discomfort and icky-ness that comes with a cheaper pair because you never know when those will come front and center.