Direct-to-consumer menswear startups and luxury brands alike are producing low-top, minimalist leather sneakers for men, which are comfortable and good-looking and can serve as a dressed-down alternative to oxfords, loafers, Chelsea boots and chukkas.
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Review: Vessi’s Waterproof Shoes Are an Essential Casual Shoe for the New Normal (2023)
This in-depth review of Vessi explores the pros and cons of this sustainable direct-to-consumer brand and whether their minimalist, waterproof shoes for men and women are an essential casual shoe for the new normal.
25 Trusted Options for Buying Men’s Wedding Rings Online or IRL (2023)
Buying a man’s wedding band doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover the best styles and options to find the perfect wedding ring online or in person.
35 Trendy Alternatives to SHEIN for Crazy-Cheap Clothing in 2023
Discover phenomenal alternatives to Chinese fast-fashion retailer SHEIN for trendy and cheap clothing for women and men.
The 19 Best Online Vintage and Secondhand Clothing Stores for 2023
Discover the best options for vintage and secondhand clothing online and compare various platforms enabling resale from Grailed to eBay to StockX to Urban Outfitters.
2023 Review of Liingo Eyewear (and 25% discount): How Do They Compare with Warby Parker?
In this review, I explore my (very good) experience with Liingo Eyewear and blue-light blocking prescription glasses. Find out how to get a coupon for 25% off your Liingo Eyewear purchase, and why I think they’re a great alternative to Warby Parker for prescription eyeglasses, especially while working from home.
These 23 Alternatives to Warby Parker Let You Try-On Prescription Eyeglasses at Home in 2023
Warby Parker pioneered the try-at-home optical industry with its Home Try On program, but the well-known startup’s frames are increasingly common. If you’re looking for the best alternatives to Warby Parker, try these entrepreneurial companies who also offer options to try out prescription eyeglasses at home.
The Absolute Cheapest Prescription Eyeglasses Online in 2023 (23 options from $5.95)
While affordable luxury glasses from the likes of Warby Parker are incredible value, it’s nice to have a couple of online options for truly cheap eyeglass at your disposal. Here are 15 places to buy the absolute cheapest prescription eyeglasses online (from $5.95) as well as a price comparison of the cheapest progressive lenses.
2023 Wantable Review: 6 Reasons This Stitch Fix Competitor is Worth a Try
In this review of Wantable, see why I think their online personal styling service for men and women like Stitch Fix is worth a try in 2023.
2023 Review: Wolf and Shepherd’s Longwing Crossover Hybrid Dress Shoes Are Singularly Striking (and Super-Comfortable)
This 2022 review of Wolf and Shepherd explores the comfortable and extraordinarily unique Longwing Crossover shoe (or should I say sneaker?) See why I think these hybrid dress shoes are a conversation-starter for business casual and smart-casual situations (and working from home walks).
Discover 27 Sustainable Fashion Brands for Women and Men for 2023
Explore 27 sustainable clothing and footwear brands who are lowering carbon emissions, sourcing eco-friendly fibers, and considering their impact on people and planet.
The 19 Best Men’s Bracelets for Every Budget and Style (2023)
Discover the most stylish men’s bracelets to add interest to your outfit from inexpensive rope bracelets to unique luxury pieces featuring precious metals and stones.