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There have been some style greats that have rocked the denim shirt. Don’t fear it. Denim shirts go great with:

1) Khakis

2) Boots

3) Contrasting color denim jeans or chinos (white or black denim)

Bob sported the denim shirt on many occasions.

Jeans fade, thus it’s not a wise idea to try and match a denim shirt specifically with the same shade of denim jeans. The jeans will likely fade faster. So you might as well pair it up with non-denim items. Those are just a few tips for how to wear a denim shirt for guys.

Some say there is no wrong way to wear certain accessories. In the case of the tie clip, there are many ways in-which you can go wrong, if you’re not careful. Here are four common tie clip mistakes and correct way to sport one.

1. Too short – This could happen with a small clip or a wide tie. You don’t want the tie clip, or bar to be barely hanging on for dear life. Give it a deeper clasp.

2. Too long – This could happen with a skinny tie. You don’t want your tie clip to overpower your tie. Find a smaller tie clip for those narrow ties.

3. Sideways – Some do this to make a statement. It doesn’t make the right one. Having symmetry in your outfit is a key difference to looking just okay, and looking on point.

4. Too high – This is a sheer sign you don’t know what you’re doing. The tie clip is not a choker or knot holder. Your tie clip has an intended purpose and that is to keep your tie with your shirt united and in place.

The Right Way to Wear a Tie Clip

Choose a clip that is about ¾ the width of your tie. You can get away with a clip that falls anywhere in the range of 1 inch the width of your tie to the actual width of it, but ¾ the width is optimal.

Often guys take two extremes when it comes cologne – none at all or too much. This is a brief guide on how to wear cologne the right way according to three leading men’s magazines/online sites.

Men’s Health cuts straight to the chase and suggestions only wearing cologne in places on your body where you feel your pulse. The beat adds impact to the scent. Another insightful tip from them – wear different scents for different seasons.

“Heat intensifies any fragrance, and scents are stronger when combined with sweat, says Bloom. That’s why an aromatic or citrus scent works in the summer; you can go heavier in the winter.”

AskMen.com has an different opinion on where to wear cologne.

“A great alternative – especially for those who have sensitive skin – is to scent your clothes. ‘A lovely way to wear fragrance is to apply it to the lining of your jacket,’ says Lyn Harris, co-founder of London perfumers Miller Harris. ‘When a gentleman takes his jacket off at a restaurant you get a wonderful waft of something tasteful and chic.’”

Now that you have a couple tips on where and how to wear cologne, a sited called Dappered.com, goes into the psychology of why you should wear cologne in a column by Beth. She suggests cologne may “impart other desirable attributes.”

“If I’m in an elevator with a well-dressed, well-groomed man and I sniff the slightest whiff of something woodsy and exotic, I immediately think, this dude is an investment banker/hosts 4th of July parties on his yacht/has an infinity pool at his vacation home in Costa Rica–i.e., a baller. Is that a dumb assumption? Yes. Should you take advantage of the dumb assumptions people make? Yes.”

We think Beth knows what she’s talking about. Pick up your choice of men’s fragrances at RYE 51.

This is the first in a series of featured brand bio for RYE 51’s blog, The Distillery. We’d like to highlight curated brands and designers we carry so you can easily see why we have included these brands in our selection, and what makes them extraordinary. Our first featured brand bio is J Brand. J Brand is a popular Los Angeles-based denim company. The company was co-founded by Jeff Rüdes in 2004, an entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in the fashion industry. Rüdes and his other co-founders created J Brand on the premise of “creating a perfect fitting pair of denim with a classic, sophisticated, and timeless look.”  J Brand creates jeans for men and women, and are often referred to as J Brand Jeans, even though their official name does not include the word “jeans.”

J Brand Arrives on the Scene

J Brand officially launched at the Ron Herman Melrose Denim Bar in L.A. in 2005. Now they distribute their denim to premium specialty stores and luxury retailers, like RYE 51, around the the US and 25 countries worldwide. Their most famous skinny is the Houlihan Cargo Pant, named for the M*A*S*H character Hot Lips Houlihan and originally perceived as a novelty item. The novelty item ended up being a revolutionary piece as Frank Doroff, Vice Chairman of Bloomingdales department stores explained it was their “best selling pant.”

Although J Brand got their start with women’s denim, in fall 2008, a men’s line was introduced embodying modern classics with a masculine sensibility. In spring 2012, J Brand introduced a ready-to-wear collection designed to pair back to denim with luxurious contrasting fabrics while continuing the simplistic attention to detail and sensibility of the brand. J Brand continues to be an industry leader in the fashion world. The breadth of the brand includes past collaborations with such designers as: Proenza Schouler, Christopher Kane and Simone Rocha.

In 2010, J Brand collaborated with Kane, Erdem, Kirchoff, Meadham and Nicoll to launch 5 x 5, and allowed each designer to create their vision of J Brand.

They also worked with Creative Director Karl Templar and photographer Craig McDean for their 2012 – 2013 ad campaigns, and are always innovating.

Popular J Brand Jean Fabric & Fits for Men

Fabrics J Brand uses for men include: denim, stretch denim, twill, and raw. The fits J Brand has include straight (Kane), slim (Tyler), skinny (Mick), and relaxed (Cole).  You can order J Brand online at RY51.com, or pick up at pair at one of our physical stores. Keep up with the latest line and seasonal releases for J Brand on their websiteand social profiles: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram.