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Practical advice, fresh ideas, and a little inspiration for looking your best. Articles by Ann Lindsay, written for ‘mere mortals.’
Aug 31, 2026
Men’s Fall Wardrobe: Build a Better Fall Mix
A great men's fall wardrobe isn't about buying more clothes. It's about choosing the right clothes—pieces that create a terrific outfit today while giving you more ways to get dressed tomorrow. That's what struck me when I began working with J.Hilburn's new Fall...
Read moreJul 9, 2026
What Your Clothes Say Before You Speak: 4 Studies
What do your clothes communicate before you speak? Four published studies reveal how clothing may influence first impressions, perception and even the wearer.
Read moreApr 10, 2026
Wedding Menswear: No Suit Required
A practical guide to spring wedding menswear, including what to wear beyond the traditional suit and how to dress with confidence for modern weddings.
Read moreFeb 15, 2026
Spring Event Menswear Style Starts Now
Most men think about what to wear to a spring wedding or important event right on the brink of the occasion. By then, timelines are tight — and you end up wearing what’s already in the closet for the last (too many) events. Custom clothing...
Read moreJan 16, 2026
5 Unexpected Items Every Professional Man Needs
Most professional men already own the basics. What they’re missing are the unexpected pieces that make getting dressed easier and elevate how they show up. These five wardrobe upgrades quietly change everything
Read moreNov 1, 2025
Holiday Style Made Simple: Why Every Man Needs a Small, Intentional Social Wardrobe
As we move into the season of office parties, client dinners, and festive gatherings, many men find themselves facing the same last-minute question: What am I going to wear? A “social wardrobe” often gets overlooked, yet it plays a major role in how confident,...
Read moreSep 15, 2025
3 Fall Wardrobe Gaps Men Overlook
As September settles in, there’s an unmistakable shift in the air and the sense that it's almost time to shelve your Summer go-to pieces. Do you know the top trending menswear items that will allow you to transition in this season easily? Whether sparse or full, most...
Read moreAug 11, 2025
Your First Look at Fall’s Best Fabrics!
My video this month is both a website tour and an inside look at how it feels to shop J.Hilburn with me. You’ll see exactly how I think about versatility, style, and price — the same conversations we have in person. In the video, I highlight: 3 favorite sport coats in...
Read moreJul 23, 2025
Career Success: Does Your Wardrobe Support Your Desired Age?
In the modern workplace, your clothing isn't just about style or fashion. It's a strategic tool that can help you communicate authority, agility, confidence—or, if you're not intentional, it can undermine those very traits. One of the most overlooked image challenges...
Read moreMay 30, 2025
9 Men’s Summer Style Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
I created this Men's Summer Style Mistakes video because I have found that as Summer and warm weather approaches, men can lean a bit too far into prioritizing casual comfort that can be perceived as sloppy. Warm weather dressing is about fewer, lighter-weight garments...
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