When You Grow Up...

Again, there is no more important piece of your wardrobe than the shoe. If you want true elegance in a shoe, try one made from a single uncut skin. These shoes tend to be more expensive because it is difficult to find unblemished, contiguous hide from an animal. When you find a pair, you will see that there is a stark contrast between normal shoes and these. If you need an example, take a look at these and you will get the picture.

Not Those Shoes!

Back in the 90s a new trend in shoes became popular, square toe shoes. Every shoemaker started cashing in on the trend and every men's wear magazine was touting those shoes. Well it is now 2013, and the square toe shoe has been out of style since at least 2003. Men its time to bury these shoes along with the platform shoes and bell bottom pants. Square toe shoes are OUT!

The Seiko Watch

For a less than the typical mortgage sum, this watch can be had. It fits as well into the casual wear as it does for more formal occasions. Its not a Rolex, but not everyone can spend the price of a small car on a watch. Enjoy for only about $130.

The Watch

I have noticed a trend today where men aren't wearing watches and instead are relying on their cell phones for the time of day. Do these men not understand that a watch is not just a time keeping device, but is the ONLY real jewelry, outside of a wedding ring that a man can wear in polite company and not look like a pimp? Choosing the watch is VERY important and should be socio-economic appropriate. That is to say, if you work at McDonalds, it doesn't make much sense for you to wear a Rolex, but a moderately price Seiko is CERTAINLY a great option.

If You're REALLY Adventurous!

If you're really adventurous, try these!

Or These...

If you can't find the perfect shoe; here are SEVERAL options for you to consider. These can be worn with a suit in the office, or after hours are the club or even on the weekend pair with a pair of jeans. No matter WHAT the occasion, each of these shoes will finish the look.

Buy These!

These shoes are hot! These are the perfect way to finish off any suit.

Real Men Wear Suspenders

There was a time in my life when I was afraid to where suspenders. Not that I was afraid of looking like Steve Urkel, it was just my fashion sensibilities were stuck in a juvenile state. These days, I am aware of how a nice set of suspenders or "braces" can finish a look better than ANY belts or other accessories. Give them a try.

Shoes

One of the most over looked components of your wardrobe is the shoe. Many of us adhere to old rules of what shoes to where with what pants or suits, but I challenge you to find a pair of pants or suit that THESE shoes won't work with...

Pair them with a Grey Pinstripe suit for a DEVASTATING look.

Searching for the Perfect Suit

When searching for the perfect suit, it is necessary to be aware of your body type. Not every style of suit is for every man, but there are timeless styles available for every body type. Check out this man's suit, the suit is perfectly tailored, the shoes subtle and the shirt is just right. PERFECTION!

Welcome

Welcome to The Dark Gable's Blog!

What I hope to do here is RE-introduce style to men. Not the pop culture influenced, womaned up, hyper trendy notions of style that you see taking over the world, but timeless style that makes the difference between a man that walks into a room and a man that takes a room when he walks in. Along the way, we hope to change perspectives and help men become men again.