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Hey Reader, Welcome to Gent Within's Style Dispatch. We're on week 3 of a 4 week series on transitioning from spring to summer. Summer is the season for colors, but unless you're headed to a Jimmy Buffett concert, you don’t want to look like a walking piña colada. So let me give you a quick run-down on how to do color with control. Let's dive in! 1. Anchor w/ Neutrals Start with a neutral base (white, grey, beige, navy, olive). Then layer in 1 bold color or a max of 2. Anchoring w/ neutrals...

Hey Reader, "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."–Lao Tzu Welcome to Gent Within's Weekend 'Sletter – your weekly dose of style and self-development to live a more intentional life. This week’s issue is packed with quick and not so quick wins – from dialing in your smart casual wardrobe to breaking the ice, plus a mindset shift that builds grit, and a reminder that wealth favors patience. Here's what I've got for you today. In today's 'Sletter: Style: Mastering Smart Casual...

Hey Reader, This is week 2 of a 4 week series on transitioning from spring to summer. Let’s talk fabrics – because how you dress for summer shouldn’t just be about showing skin. Lightweight doesn't mean sloppy. The key is breathability with structure – fabrics that allow airflow and wick sweat so that you can stay comfortable in the summer heat. Let's take a look at 4 key smart summer fabrics: 🧵 1. Linen Linen is a quintessential, warm-weather staple. Be aware that when you wear an all linen...

Hey Reader, "Discipline is the strongest form of self love. It's ignoring what you want right now for a promise of a better future."–Anon Welcome to Gent Within's Weekend 'Sletter – your go-to for looking sharper, feeling better, and living smarter. Every weekend you can expect practical, no-fluff tips to help you improve your style, your relationships, your mindset, and your money, all in 5 minutes or less. Let’s jump in. In today's 'Sletter: Master Just One Summer Staple this Week Reach Out...

Hey Reader, Welcome to Gent Within's Style Dispatch: Reloaded – the 1st of a 4 week series on the spring to summer transition. Spring was stylish – light jackets, layers on layers, and textured fabrics. But now it’s starting to heating up, and the last thing you want is to be the guy sweating through a chore coat in June. This week, I'll be streamlining your fits with 3 simple style swaps to carry you confidently (and comfortably) into summer. 👕 1. Swap Heavy Layers for Breezy Overshirts...

Happy Thanksgiving! On the real – Thanksgiving isn't just about stuffing yourself with turkey (though let's be honest, that's pretty great). It's about that moment when you look around the table, catch your reflection in a window, and think, "Wow, I've got a lot to be thankful for." This year, I'm grateful for you. For every reader who's ever struggled to find their style, who's taken a risk with a new look, who's learned that confidence is the best accessory a man can wear. Your journey...

Hey Reader, "Nature is not in a hurry, yet everything is accomplished"–Lau Tzu Starting to feel a chill in the air? It's not just about layering up against the cooling weather – it's about crafting a version of yourself that's ready to walk confidently into a season of new possibilities. Today, I'm covering the 7 boot styles every man needs, 8 shirt types to know, a game-changing boot lacing method, and how a single accessory can completely level up your look. This isn't just clothes and...

Hey Reader, “Don’t postpone joy until you have learned all of your lessons. Joy is your lesson.” –Alan Cohen There's something wonderfully paradoxical about a well-worn denim jacket or the perfect pair of dark wash jeans. They're simultaneously a symbol of rugged individualism and an Americana style staple. In a world of fleeting trends and fast fashion, these are the pieces that tell our stories, that become more uniquely ours with every wear. Perhaps that's why denim has always felt like a...

Hey Reader, “If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.” –Andrew Carnegie In a world that so often tells men to project an unwavering, almost stoic facade, the transformative power of style is often overlooked. We tend to think of fashion as mere ornamentation – a language of labels and trends that has little bearing on our core selves. But the truth is, how we present ourselves to the world has a profound impact on how we...