This KomalC leather duffel bag is pretty cool, and we feel pretty cool carrying it. It’s the perfect size for a carryon. Can't your travel use some swagger?

We’re impressed by the comfort of these Stacy Adams Cisco Loafers. The internal cushion feels like pillows around our feet: they are soft.

These Baronero Men’s Slip-on Driving Loafers are handsome shoes. They garner compliments whenever we wear them. Comfortable and lightweight, they slip on and off with ease.

We got a great deal on a pair of these Marc Joseph Wall Street Driver loafers from Amazon. They pleased us, looking stylish and feeling comfortable.

After getting married, we had a ring to wear and keep track of while not wearing. The problem is we lose things. So, we got this Pewter Elephant Ring Holder.

Behold the Giorgio Brutini Men's Liston Slip-On Loafers. They sport a classically attractive but interesting design. They fit well and have a lining made of memory foam.

We consider ourselves knit tie enthusiasts. They are versatile. They provide the means to class things up while keeping it casual.

We recently got these Lenox Hill Split Oxfords from Cole Haan. Aren’t they handsome? We adore them to a degree that some may find unhealthy.

It’s funny how we gradually accumulate skills. About a year ago, we first learned how to tie a bow tie. That it took so long cause us some embarrassment. We just never had occasion to learn. We wore bow ties only a handful of times with tuxedos—high school prom, as groomsmen in weddings, an occasional charity gala—and those were rented and clip-on. We never considered the bow tie for non-tuxedo occasions. Bow ties seemed at best a gimmick and sometimes a joke. We wanted to garner more respect than Pee Wee Herman or Barney Fife. Our tune has changed. We came to understand a simple truth. The potential impression depends much more on the bow tie’s wearer than the on bow tie itself. For competent and skilled gentlemen, a bow tie can enhance gravitas and convey personality. A bow tie...

Duel-sport phenom Deion Sanders once said, “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good.” That’s at least partially true. Our vision is deteriorating. We need glasses. But, hey, glasses have become a thing, so let’s embrace it. We got this pair of Ray-Ban Striped Brown Eyeglasses. These spectacles help us drive at night and read a computer monitor. Equally important, they complement our appearance well. And, they grant us an unmistakable gravitas, i.e., we seem smarter. Only time will tell if they boost our rate of pay. Here’s hoping.

If you’re like us, you lose eyeglasses. And, that sucks because they are expensive. Have you heard of Warby Parker? It sells affordable, stylish eyeglasses over the internet. You select five pairs. Warby Parker sends you them to try on. You return the five pairs but order any that you'd like with prescription lens for $95. We have vision insurance. Ours has solid benefits. We get an expensive pair of eyeglasses every two years and new lens annually. The problem comes in holding onto them; we can’t. It’s bad. Really bad. Here again, we find ourselves needing replacements, so we’re turning to Warby Parker. We selected five pairs for the “Home Try-On.” They’ve arrived. And, we need help deciding. Which pair should we buy? 1. The Baxter 2. The Vaughan 3. The Arthur 4. The Walker 5. The Haskell

We aren’t shoe people, per se. But, we definitely find ourselves in the midst of a shoe phase. See, we don’t buy many shoes. We stick to the basics—pairs of loafers and lace-ups in both brown and black, a pair of casual slip-ons, and a pair of trainers. We wear the heck out of them until our battered feet beg for replacements. Such time has come. We just purchased this pair of Ferro Aldo Men's Round-toe Dress Loafers from Overstock.com. And, we are quite pleased—with the shoes themselves and with our superior deal-scouting skills.

Like most men, we envy those who’ve mastered skills with which we struggle. Here’s the bitter truth: we suck at walking. We drag our feet. We kick things. We trip (but rarely fall). Although this affliction may seem harmless, it wreaks havoc on our poor shoes—Scuff City, USA. Even if we could afford a $300 pair, buying one would be plain dumb. We spend frugally on footwear. We scout for value. Recently, we discovered a pair that delivers on price, style and comfort. We got these Cricket Penny Loafers by Florsheim for Christmas. They sport clean lines and study construction. A memory foam insole protects our feet from the cold, cruel outside world. And, at $99.99, well, they make our wallets happy.

Our wallet bores us. We buy a new one every year or two, but it’s basically the same wallet. Brown leather. Trifold. Dull. In this wondrous digital age where thermostats learn, robots vacuum and dogs wear boots, the fault falls on our handsome yet conformist shoulders. This tired cycle must end. It’s time to grab our keyboard in search of internet inspiration. Oh, found it. Took 26 seconds. We’re buying this Harris Tweed Plaid Wallet. And, done.

We at G@H have long been intrigued by the knitted tie. Aesthetically, we approve. But, we never quite understood. Is a knitted tie less formal than a traditional one? Is a knitted tie too casual for the office? If so, what’s its utility? Who spends their leisure time with a buttoned top button? Not us. These questions befuddled us. But then, something changed. A flip switched. We were struck by a great truth: the fashion police have no authority over us. Why? Because we make the laws that they purport to enforce. Watch as the legislative process unfolds before your eyes. WHEREAS, knitted ties liven up ordinary workplace attire with texture, color and pattern. WHEREAS, knitted ties coordinate smartly with sport coats and cardigans, dress pants and khakis. WHEREAS, the wearer of a knitted tie projects confidence, creativity and independent...

Valentine’s Day approaches. We at G@H are rather ambivalent about this pseudo-holiday. But, if it brings you joy, celebrate with pomp and vigor. Eat well. Drink much. Be merry. For those searching out a unique gift for an exceptional woman, we have a suggestion. You like sports, so does she. You support your hometown team, so does she. You think you’re styling in that personalized jersey. She, though, has superior fashion instincts. Inspire her to show her solidarity while maintaining her look. Sophisticated Spirit sells hand-sewn scarves in team colors. We fancy their pashmina scarves. They are soft yet substantive. And, of course, sporty. She'll love them. She'll love you. Everyone wins. We at G@H thank Sophisticated Spirit for providing sample scarves.

Is your workplace business casual? Here’s a gentlemanly tip: wear a tie, anyway. Ties will help you win friends and influence people. Ties command respect. And, we certainly respect this Ivy Checked Tie from thetiebar.com. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

We at G@H once believed bowties diminished the gravitas of the wearer. We thought they were reserved for country lawyers, aloof academics and Pee-Wee Herman. Hogwash! In truth, nothing exudes swagger like a bowtie. By wearing one, you proclaim: “Judge me if you will but miscalculate me at your peril because I am an extraordinary gentleman—extraordinary like a fox.” This holiday season, give the gift of confidence with the Looped Clinton Reversible Bow Tie from thetiebar.com. It's only $15.00. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

We at G@H wish that we’d invented the metal collar stay. We’d be filthy rich, right? A stiff collar makes the gentleman, and nothing proves more irksome than a bent plastic stay. These gems from wurkinstiffs.com even integrate magnets to ensure that your collar holds the position of your choosing. The innovation, alas, is not ours, but we all can still purchase these paradigm shifters. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

Your phone, car and computer all have clocks. So, you may not need a watch, but you should wear a watch. Why? Bare-wristed men don’t rule the world. If you have holiday cash coming your way, get yourself a nice watch. We at G@H dig the Stührling Original ST-90050 Skeleton Watch. It’s sleek. It’s masculine. It’s under $100. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

Some gentleman are fashion frontiersmen. They forge ahead into the wilderness of style and blaze trails for the rest of us. If you rank among these pioneers, we tip our caps to you. Your triumphs entice us to evolve. Your catastrophes save us needless humiliation. As a thank you, let us to alert you to a fresh trend. You’ve watched Boardwalk Empire. You’ve admired Nucky Thompson’s carnation boutonnieres.  Aside from junior proms and prohibition parties, boutonnieres have vanished from modern dress – until now. The Tie Bar, a G@H favorite for trendy but affordable men’s accessories, recently introduced crocheted yarn lapel flowers. Saddle up, dapper gentlemen! We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

We at G@H cherish spring. Who doesn’t?  (A few janitors at Daytona Beach’s seedier motels, perhaps.) Like Nick D’Aloisio, spring has got it all. Sun. Golf. Grilling. Hiking. Dining outdoors. Fresh fruit and vegetables. Baseball. Thunderstorms. The season also presents unique fashion opportunities. With everyone eager to escape winter’s doldrums, prohibitions on bright colors and whimsical outfits melt away. Drink from the well of opportunity. Buy this tie and wear it religiously until June.

We at G@H want to share our tournament pick: Duke. Why? Not Seth Curry or Mason Plumlee.  Not their draw. Not even Coach K.  In reality, we don’t much care for Duke, but they won in 1992.  And, what was big in 1992 has re-surged in 2013. As proof, we cite Zubaz, the pioneer of the zebra-print pant. Zubaz were a staple of early 90s NFL football. Everybody – fans, players, cheerleaders – sported a pair.  Then, abruptly, Zubaz vanished.  They became mythological, like Bigfoot. You would go to a game and hear a guy who knew a guy who saw a guy wearing Zubaz.  You never saw Zubaz yourself. The breath of life had left Zubaz.  But, as they floated toward the light, they realized that their time had not yet come.  People still wanted Zubaz.   People still needed Zubaz.   So,...

Sometimes a gentleman misplaces his glasses.  Sometimes his dog hides them under the sofa. Sometimes a jettisoned lover swipes them as a memento.  And, sometimes the gentleman crushes them under the wheels of his 2009 Ford Fusion. Regardless of why you need an extra pair, Coastal is offering an incredible deal for new customers. Go to the URL below, select a pair, provide your prescription and enter the code "FREEFIRSTPAIR." You only pay shipping and handling -- about $16. We at G@H snagged the pair pictured above.  To our great satisfaction, they even arrived within 5 days of our order. http://www.coastal.com/coupon-eligible-glasses#ui=cnd  

Do yourself a huge favor. Buy this tie now. Wear it frequently. And, when the masses beg to know its origins, inform them, “A gentleman never tells.” We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness