Mr. Bijoy Writes

Back by popular demand, my musings on style and things like that. Mind you, I’m no expert and I rarely claim myself to be. This is just what I think, again. I hate to reiterate this, but there will never be a “new black.” Learn this, and live with it. Wearing a captain’s hat in public is not ok. Unless you’re an actual ship captain in full ship captain garb. If you’re not, you look like huge douchebag. Shiny, sequined, embellished button down shirts, like those you get at The Buckle, are not okay. If I seriously have to explain this, stop reading this and go home. Don’t wear hats like Pharrell. He doesn’t look good in them. You won’t either. Merino wool is a good material for sweaters. It’s better than cheaply-made cashmere. Do with this information as you may. If you wear a double-breasted suit or jacket, never unbutton it unless you’re taking it off. Otherwise, you will look like a classless bum. Don’t be a classless bum.  Don’t roll up your jeans unless you are in a sit...

Every so often, I get compliments and questions about some of the things I own. A lot of them are from people who want to purchase such things for people in their lives. So, this post is a quck reference point for such things. Also, this can serve some of you as a gift guide for presents for the man in your life. Enjoy! Coach Bleecker Card Case & Clip - Some people have wallet issues, and I used to be one of those people. I had a back-problem-causing, George Costanza-style folio in my back pocket. Luckily, I was led down a better path. That of a clean, simple card case with money clip. I love this thing. It's versatile and surprisingly durable. Also, it's a good deal, considering it's a quality leather good. Kenneth Cole Mens Electric Rain Boot - It's rains and it snows where I live. It's the midwest. So when I went searching for a rain boot that wasn't awful, I found something different from a designer I happen to like. Pair this with a heavy wool soc...