When you’re leveling up your style, what’s your realistic monthly budget for upgrades (shirts, shoes, tailoring, grooming, etc.)? Drop your vote — and if you want, comment what you’d prioritize first (shoes, jacket, basics, tailoring).

I have an awesome pair of tan coloured Derbies. However, all my pants are dark colours. Black, navy, and choc brown chinos. Black and dark blue jeans. Everytime I try the tan shoes with these it just feels... wrong.

Gentlemen, pardon me if this is not the right platform. Based on all your experience and coming from different walks of life, I need some advise. It has been a very tough year, my wife was diagnosed with cancer, went through surgery and chemo, now a waiting game to March until the next scan. Work has become toxic and just in general, I lost my purpose, no longer interested in the things I used to love, small chores feels like climbing Mount Everest. I have become withdrawn, and prefer silence and solitude, of course this has a negative affect on my marriage, friendships and have become depressed. Feels like just another day, dragging myself out of bed, giving myself a pep talk just to face the day. Have some meds, but not working, seeing someone just causes more negative questions How do I shake this off and be who I really am? Life is not that bad, but for some reason this dark cloud is smothering me. If this topic is not allowed on this platform, I apologize, and admin may remove it. Any suggestions or input will appreciated.

Lately I’ve been thinking about how much of style is about confidence versus the actual clothes. Dropping some weight has opened up new options for me, but I catch myself second‑guessing when I try something outside my usual lane. Do you guys lean more toward sticking with tried‑and‑true staples, or do you push yourself to experiment with bolder fits/colors until they feel natural? Curious to hear how you balance authenticity with growth because I want my style to feel like me, but also keep evolving.

In the epic Battle of the Bolos, both contenders come out swinging—one with a bold turquoise punch, the other with vintage Western charm that looks like it’s got stories it only tells over good whiskey. This outfit ties it all together (pun fully intended): the soft Solomon Ariat shirt sets a warm, approachable tone, and the Bolo and matching belt buckle add that perfect “I’m professional, but also ready to two-step if necessary” energy. And Italian Leather by Memo? Oh, it’s the silent hero of the ensemble—smooth, refined, and projecting for a glorious eight hours like it’s on a personal mission to impress everyone within a lasso’s length. The creamy leather and green notes blend with the Western accessories so well, it’s basically your olfactory wingman. All in all, this showdown ends in a draw—because when you wear it, every bolo wins.