41 Ways To Be a Better Man
Updated: Aug 25
A Short List of Advice for Men
Buy the most expensive pair of shoes you can afford.
Buy the right shoes.
Black cap-toe shoes (formal to dressy).
Brown wingtip shoes next (dressy to casual).
Buy a pair of cedar shoe trees for those pairs of shoes as well.
When buying a suit, remember that fit is more important than cost.
Be the best-dressed man in every situation.
Own a navy or grey suit (no black suits unless you’re a chauffeur, a mortician, or a minister).
Two or three 100% cotton solid white and/or blue shirts (slim fit).
Own a solid black and navy tie (silk or knit).
Invest in classic articles of casual clothing.
Own two pairs of well-fitting dark jeans (again, try slim fit).
Own a grey cashmere sweater (works year-round).
Own two or three solid polos.
Own two or three casual shirts (chambray, small patterned).
Own a pair of great khakis (Gap, JCrew, Dockers, or Bills).
Own a pair of white (canvas or leather) tennis shoes (and keep them clean).
Own a denim jacket (Gap, JCrew, or Levi).
Own a navy pea coat (minimum 6 front buttons).
Go to bed on the same day you woke up.
If you must, finance your education or home, but never...ever...a car.
Maintain your car (oil changes, tune-ups, tire pressure, and rotation).
Get out of debt (make a plan or get professional help).
Remember to drink water.
Remember that manners matter.
Remember to groom your facial hair (nose, eyebrows, and ears).
Remember to bathe. Daily. Twice if you sweat.
Remember to brush your teeth with whitening toothpaste and chew whitening gum.
Remember to use breath mints.
Learn to launder your clothes (hot water for pure whites, warm for colors, cold for darks).
Learn to iron your clothes.
Find a reliable dry cleaner (starch breaks down cotton, don’t use it).
Find a reliable tailor.
Find a reliable shoe repair shop.
Learn to enjoy classical music.
Learn at least one foreign language.
Visit the dentist twice a year (get your teeth professionally cleaned).
Wash your linens (towels, bed sheets at least once a week).
Find a mentor (business and professional).
Set aside time to care for your character.
Read books.
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