I like to say that it's a rite of passage for a man to have 1) a signature scent and 2) a signature drink (or mocktail!). Both feel like distinct
Why It’s Worth Investing in Your Wardrobe
Treat yourself (really)
What was the first nice thing you bought yourself for your wardrobe? And I mean, really nice. Like, choked a little as you handed over your credit card to
How to Find Your Personal Style in 7 Easy Steps
7 STEPS TO FIND YOUR WARDROBE SWEET SPOT
Imagine this: You’re shopping with your girlfriend when she beelines towards a shirt hanging on the rack, hoists it in the air and exclaims, “This is SO you.”
The Power of Dressing Up
Go beyond the dress code
Here at Style Girlfriend, our all-female team makes it our mission to help men of all ages hit the reset button on their personal style. It's easy to fall into
When was your first “Million Bucks Moment?”
You deserve to look and feel your best
Tell me if you can: When was your first "Million Bucks Moment?" I'm talking about the first time you got dressed in an outfit that made you let out a low
Ask Yourself These 3 Questions The Next Time You’re Stumped by Style
Time to play Style Inspector Gadget
Are there any clothes you just cannot for the life of you figure out how to wear? I’m talking about the items you put on — whether you’re shopping at the
3 Tips for Finding your Personal Style
3 tips for nailing your vibe.
Honing in on your personal style is important, as it helps communicate to the world who you are as a person. That doesn't mean it's easy. As a grown woman
The Benefits of a Personal Daily Uniform
Why an everyday look could work for you
Do you wear a daily uniform? No, I’m not talking just to the military servicemen, marching band members, and fast food burger slingers out there. I'm
Men’s Wardrobe Improvements: When to Upgrade
Step 1) Swap This for That
All our recent talk of upgrades, updates, and undying love for essentials has placed a distinct "what small thing can make a big difference?" halo over Style
You Had Your Video Styling Session! Now What?!
Prepare your closet for new arrivals
You booked a Wardrobe Refresh or Wardrobe Reboot, filled out the client questionnaire, and connected with your dedicated Team SG stylist in a 1-on-1 video
What’s Your Elevator Style Speech? Discover How to Describe Your Personal Style
Here's why it's helpful
Guys, tell me quick, ten seconds or less: What's your elevator style speech? …Wait, you don't have one? Well, then, we have some work to do. Learning
You guys know how much I love a good reader email. That's why I couldn't help but share this amazing message sent our way by Chris, a Style Girlfriend
What do your clothes mean to you? The other day, I was thinking: if - god forbid - there was ever a fire in my apartment, what would I save? The
How to Shop for Clothes Like a Professional
Do you "shop the mannequin?"
A friend recently let me in on a style secret he’d been keeping. After a couple of drinks (for courage, of course), he leaned in and whispered, “Megan, I don't
What Inspires You When Getting Dressed?
Why I hate a costume but love a style reference
Earlier this week, I woke up to a forecast of rain, and a high of 65. Great, I thought, as I peered into my closet, grumbling about spring "skipping New
SG Wants to Know: What Are You Afraid to Ship?
No, we're not talking FedEx
Sometimes you can't be sure if you like something 'til you try it. {Great reminder from appropriately-named Etsy shop Today Sunshine} If you show up nice
The Importance of Refreshing Your Style
Is it time to change things up?
It finally happened. I got a haircut. You guys following me on Twitter and Instagram saw last week that I was nervously sitting in the stylist's chair at
How Your Hometown Influences Your Personal Style
Where you came from, where you're going
{sneakers, leather pants, and wild hair - standard NYC uniform} Happy Friday! Today's question comes from a reader curious about my personal style...something
Sometimes I think about going for a run. But I'm on my couch. And the TV is on. And I'm wearing sweatpants. See the problem? So many steps between me listlessly
On the Importance of First Impressions
A historical look at why and how appearance matters
A very distinct memory from a lesson about the civil rights movement in grade school reaffirms the power of personal appearance. In elementary school,
How to Deal When Stuff isn’t Going Your Way
Why acceptance is better than anger
Have you ever experienced "vuja de?" Yes, you're reading that right. Vuja de is the feeling of experiencing something totally familiar in a new and unfamiliar
Why We Lie About Our Height and Weight
What's really being measured?
A study in Men's Health revealed that men lie about their height while women lie about their weight. Which I guess is no big shocker, but it's still
“My Girlfriend Wants to Change My Appearance” What to Do?
She (probably) means well
People always say, change is a good thing...until it's a woman asking a man to do just that. "SG, my girlfriend wants to change my appearance. What do I
City Style: How does where you live affect what you wear?
Geography's impact on your wardrobe
This weekend I'll be in Wisconsin, where I'll play with my niece, eat plenty of cheese and fried fish with my fam, drink a couple beers, and run a 10k (not in
The Fallacy of Effortless Style
It ain't easy being breezy
Why effortless style is anything but effortless Let me fill you in on the dirty little secret about achieving breezy, effortless style - it can feel like kind
