Category: Attire Guide

This article is a guest post by Randall Hanauer.  He runs family-owned R. Hanauer Bow Ties, founded by his father.  All their ties are hand-cut and sewn in South Carolina.  Visit their website to learn more about their history. The bow tie is a quintessential part of a true gentleman’s image. Dating back to the […]

There are many jackets that will keep you warm during the colder winter months, but there are a few classic coats that are always in style, and which any Gent should own at least one or two of.  They tend to have a military heritage, but have become so ubiquitous that most people have no […]

In a world that is growing ever more informal, the three piece suit perhaps can draw too much attention.  But as with anything we wear as men, the way you wear a three piece is an important part of pulling off the look.  Since remembering things in threes comes naturally to us as humans, we […]

Traditionally, seersuckers are worn between Easter Day/Derby Day and Labor Day.  It’s very much summer attire.  But what exactly is seersucker, how did it develop in popularity, and how might you consider incorporating it into your wardrobe?  We’ll discuss all that in today’s article. What’s in a name Seersucker is the anglicization of an East […]

Yes, we know you know how to tie a tie.  But did you know that there are different knots – for different occasions?  In this article we will give you the knowledge to up your tie game in the new year. Easy: Four in Hand The one that most gents are likely to know well […]

At the Gents Place, we’ll admit, we love a good shoe shine.  Whether it’s in the airport on the way to or from a trip, or whether it’s in one of our locations, when you can sit up in the chair and get an old-fashioned shine and chat with someone friendly, there’s a link to […]