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Beer 101: What’s the difference between ale and lager?

Are you wondering the difference between a lager beer and ale beer? There are numerous different types of beer; however, a majority of beers are classified into two most common types: lagers and ales. All beers are made using hops, […]

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6 Style Mistakes Men Make

Matching Your Tie to Your Dress Shirt When choosing a tie to wear with your dress shirt, it is easy to fall into the trap of matching the tie exactly with the shirt. For example, a black tie with a […]

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Five Unique Ideas for Valentine’s Day

It’s almost Valentine’s day, and you’re scratching your head on what to do with your significant other. So you end up spending hours googling to find gift ideas and things to do that will be memorable for the both of […]

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5 Great Ways for Men to Tie Their Scarves

Winter is here. And if you’re currently living in the United States, you’re probably feeling the arctic blast of low temperatures. You’re not worried though, as you have your trusty coat, fuzzy hat, thick gloves and a wool scarf to […]

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Harcum College’s Dress For Success Program Helps Students Enter The Work Force Confidently

“We give our students the tools they need to be successful academically and now we’re giving them the means to dress for success, while also feeling confident, as they head into the work force,” remarked Associate Vice President of Student […]

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5 Unusual Tie Knots to Learn and Master

So if you’re a member of Spiffster, you probably already know some basic tie knots. Whether you regularly sport the Windsor knot or Four-in-Hand knot, it’s good to learn a few interesting knots for more casual occasions. You’ll turn some […]

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The History and All We Know About the Paisley Pattern

The history of the paisley pattern dates back to centuries ago in ancient Babylon, or present Iraq, in 1700 BCE. Scholars have also argued the pattern originated from the city of Yazd in Iran, where a traditional fabric called a […]

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Chris Pine Is Leading the Way in Fashion and Hollywood

In Hollywood where competition is cutthroat, American actor Chris Pine’s stock has been steadily rising and his star has been shining more and more brightly. As Pine has undeniably become one of Hollywood’s premiere leading men, it’s not only his […]

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Bow ties for Men: Our arguments for why men should wear bow ties

“Whenever I wear one, women smile,” as stated by Cooper Ray, founder of Social Primer. The bow tie has been a fashion statement for years, despite being unpopular among some people. They think it is a difficult cravat to pull […]

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Enjoy the outdoors before it’s too late!

We know summer’s almost over, but we don’t want it to end! So we’re coming up with a few inexpensive ways to enjoy the outdoors with a date. Because when the weather is nice out, it’s not about spending lots […]

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