Men's Tips From Guest Blogger, Ryan

Meet our guest blogger, Ryan. The Uptown Girls mainly give tips for  city girls, so Ryan is here to give NYC business men ''Do's and Don'ts" for fashion. Here's his first installment.

DO invest in Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Shirts. Brooks Brothers is not just for your grandfather or the snobs at the country club; their Non-Iron Shirts are great for guys of any age. The shirts come in either a Classic Fit or a Custom Fit for the different builds out there and a number of different solids, stripes, checks, tattersalls, and ginghams. While they are usually priced at 3 for $199 (reduced a few times a year to 3 for $149), you will save a ton on dry-cleaning.

DO NOT wear rubber soled shoes with a suit. Save them for casual Friday and stick to a wooden soled oxford or chukka for the balance of the week. My office mates and I love wearing Allen Edmonds on business professional days. Allen Edmonds can be found at Nordstrom where they are frequently put on sale for up to $200 less than retail price (which is usually around $350). If price is your concern, Allen Edmonds offers its legendary “Recrafting Package” for $95, in which your shoes can be rebuilt from sole up. It’s almost like having a shoe with a life-time guarantee!

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