Seersucker: How to Wear the South’s Classic Fabric
Like many Southerners, I look forward to celebrating Easter Sunday, anticipating the Master's golf tournament and watching the Kentucky Derby. I also anticipate the first opportunity to wear fashionable summer suits. Lightweight cotton fabrics are perfect for the long, dog days of Dixie summers. Let's take a peek at the [...]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Men
Finding the perfect holiday gift for women seems relatively straightforward. There are always the staples - jewelry, clothes, perfume, designer accessories, or items associated with their favorite hobbies. Finding the perfect present for that special guy can be daunting. Here are a few holiday gift ideas for men to please [...]
Seven Men’s Shoes for Fall and Winter
Cooler temps call for warmer footwear. However, you don't have to sacrifice comfort and style. If you're looking to up your shoe game this season, here are seven men's shoes for fall and winter. RELATED: Best Casual Vests for Men Our profession and hobbies typically determine the style of footwear [...]
Best Casual Vests for Men
In the Southern United States, October's cooler temperatures require extra protection and warmth. Adding vests to your wardrobe this fall provides warmth, comfort, and style. Here are the best casual vests for men this year. History of Vests England's King Charles II gets credit for inventing vests when he sought [...]
Style Tips Every Southern Man Should Know & Adopt
Achieving a well-dressed personal style and look is easier than you think. Fabric, cut, and fit are components of any Southern style. Here are style tips every man should know and adopt. Style "rules" often appear stupid, arbitrary, and pointless. RELATED: How to Score Premium Allocated Bourbons In today's fashion [...]
Derby and Steeplechase Fashion for Men
Derby and Steeplechase season is here. Horse racing's premier event, the Kentucky Derby takes places on Saturday, May 6, and Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase happens on Saturday, May 13. Now all that's left to decide is what to wear. Horse racing events allow men - most notably southern men - a [...]
Fall Vests: Adding Comfort and Style
In the South, men can usually wear summer attire through October. Then almost overnight, daytime temps can drop from 90 to 65 degrees, prompting the need for a warmer layer of clothing. Adding one or more fall vests to your wardrobe this season not only provides warmth but a dash [...]
The Perfect Shave for Men: Going Against the Grain
I don't care what the "experts" say; if you want the perfect shave for men, you must go against the grain and shave in the shower. Here are the best tips I've found combined with how OneSouthernMan gets a close shave. Let's break the shave into three sections: pre-shave, shave, [...]
Men’s Guide to Formal & Semi-Formal Attire
Two invitations arrive. One says "Formal," the other "Semi-Formal attire." Do you know what to wear and more importantly, what not to wear? A true southern gentleman knows the difference and how to stand out at both events, whether wearing formal or semi-formal attire. Once upon a more sartorially inclined [...]
Stylish Fall Footwear for Southern Men
The fall fashion season has officially arrived, and that means updating your shoe collection. Southern men know whether it's a neighborhood tailgate, business presentation, or social event; your choice in footwear can set you apart. Old Sport introduces a new line of needlepoint designed loafers (Old Sport/2020) RELATED: [...]