Are you ready to chair a committee to end executive conformity?

Tired of shirt sameness?

Well, there is no better place to start than with Brooks Brothers "Select" special-order dress shirts.

While these Brooks Brothers shirts are not custom made, they are certainly worthy of consideration for the man who is looking for quality, performance, style, fabric selection, fit, and many other options that allow you to create your own individual style.

Pocket squares demonstrate your self-confidence, as well as your astuteness in all matters of personal style.

Only insecure men shy away from using a pocket square, and their excuse is usually that it is too difficult to fold, difficult to coordinate, too excessive, or simply not their style.

If you aspire to be at the pinnacle of personal style and sophistication of dress, then no excuse is acceptable.

There has been much confusion that pocket squares are somehow directly linked only to neckwear and are to be worn only with business suits and formal wear.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.

I must first clarify that a decorative silk pocket square in no way replaces a good white linen pocket square. And when worn for decoration, a silk pocket square must not be used for the pocket square's true function: service!

At the most opportune time and when appropriately presented, this thoughtful and respectful gesture will convey a man's true gentility.

EXAMPLE:  You and your wife have invited a colleague and his wife out for an evening dinner. While at dinner, your colleague's wife accidentally spills her wine. You should immediately reach to your breast pocket, without standing, and quietly extend to her your linen pocket square.

There is no better jacket and fabric to accommodate you than corduroy.

Corduroy is a fabric that performs well. And with the corduroy jacket's style, it feels approachable and comfortable -- like an old friend. 

The corduroy jacket is one of the main essentials for your fall casual wardrobe.

You're Twittering, texting and making phone calls to line up all the boys for your pre-game tailgate party, while watching and listening to all the commentary on ESPN.

The time has arrived to depart for the game and with all the excitement  you walk out the door with what you feel are the 2 most important things: yourself and your ticket.

Not so fast!

Whether fishing, cutting wood, bailing hay, gardening, snapping beans, husking sweet corn or just sitting under the maple tree in the back yard listening to his stories with his lip full of Copenhagen, it was the masculine journey of a young boy's summer.

That's what I love about the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot Collection. It has a story, and it tells a story. It remains true to its own heritage, while embracing the heritage of another (Horween Leather Company) in honoring this classic collection of men's fall boots.

While, your local grocery can provide the food for your special tailgating team and the liquor store with what is needed to warm the interior lining, the thinning of the blood however, will leave you desperately in search of the one thing you may need the most when the game is on the line: the tailgating jacket!

Are you prepared for the blistering cold and winter winds of those gridiron stadiums? If not, may I suggest...

Following are some videos and tips from the pros showing you how to precisely fold a man's pocket square several different ways.
 

You can follow along with these simple step-by-step instructions...

A man's personal taste determines the particular kind of tie styles which will do the most for him.

A man wearing exactly the right combination of design, proportion and color for his personality in a silk tie makes a world of difference in his overall appearance.

The following examples illustrate some of the more trendy tie styles that help to define a man's character...

At first (and for a long time), there was a question as to the correct model. Then, the issue arose as to whether brown suede shoes should be worn for business or kept solely for casual wear.

I am here to report that the brown suede shoe, in its 2 most popular models -- the plain cap-toe oxford lace-up and the monk strap -- will be the high spot of fashion this summer season.

Seldom are you asked about any fit challenges you may have experienced in the past with regard to the jacket, discomfort of the seat, rise, or overall fit of your trousers. Furthermore, you are rarely placed in front of a mirror -- with tape measure in hand -- having your measurements taken and recorded so that you can accurately determine the correct size suit to select.

The following steps are your guide to knowing what size suit you really wear...

That is hardly the person you should defer to in matters of style or fit.

Well, here is the good news: The science of the correct fit for a suit is not as difficult as you may think. This is definitely something that can be learned.

Here's how to determine your true fit...

It was great advice 18 years ago, and it's great advice today.

In addition, it makes good sense to purchase one extra pair of matching pants for each of those suits.

Here's why...

But, most important, the right business wardrobe will also save you money in the long run.

Overworking one suit, shirt, tie or pair of shoes cuts down the total wear for that item. Wool, cotton, and silk are all "live" natural  fibers. They get tired. Frequent rests between wearings preserve the life and elasticity of the fabric and add greatly to the total life of the garment. And just as your feet need rest, so do your shoes.

Once you build up a balanced wardrobe that gives you proper rotation of garments, the cost of replacing those items becomes less than the wasteful practice of wearing a few garments steadily until they are exhausted.

Here's how to build a balanced business wardrobe, without going broke...

His reasoning:

• You can't help but brush against a dirty car sometimes.
   
• A suit may have lingering smells of coffee and food from the coffee shops and restaurants you've been in.
   
• It's impossible to avoid sweating in a suit on hot days.

Together, we determined that he was spending between $175 and $250 a month dry cleaning his suits!
 
Here is the solution. It's simple, quick, and painless. Not only will it save you money on dry cleaning, but it will also save the life and longevity of your suits.