1. "When I put on a white shirt, it's the same feeling as getting into crisp, fresh sheets at night. I just feel good in them." —Tom Ford, designer
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2. "The most common mistake men make is not understanding the proper fit of clothes. They're either too big or too small. Buttons shouldn't be so taut that they look like they're going to pop off, and a shirt shouldn't be so loose that it hangs a few inches off the shoulders." —Eddy Chai, designer
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3. "A few years ago, guys had to identify their style as either fashiony or traditional. Those somewhere in the middle were considered indecisive. Now if you're in the middle, you can take the best from both worlds and create something new. For me, it's handmade Neapolitan tailoring with a modern cut." —Gianluca Isaia, designer
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4. "When buying a suit, go for a color that will not date too soon, like a mid-tone gray or a black." —Giorgio Armani, designer
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5. "A good fifties-fitting white crewneck is the sexiest thing a man can wear. It should be slim but not tight and fall just above your pants waist—no longer. Make sure the sleeves hug the shoulders and hit just above the biceps. Think Brando. I love Lo-Fi's rare vintage tees in white and army green." —Ilaria Urbinati, stylist
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6. "Guys forget to trim sideburns, and muttonchops aren't flattering on anyone." —Simon Spurr, designer
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7. "Many men, as they move toward a better diet, think whole wheat is good for them, but it triggers appetite and water retention. It also contributes to gaining weight around the gut and developing man boobs." —Oz Garcia, nutritionist
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8. "I wear Converse John Varvatos slip-on sneakers when I fly because they're easy to put on and take off. And I never wear a belt." —Neil Patrick Harris, actor
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9. "A guy should know how to grill a steak. A guy should know how to put up shelves. I think it's weird when a guy doesn't know how to do that. Also, a guy should know good manners. Like, to open a car door, or the door to a restaurant. That's what girls talk about, anyway." —Eunice Lee, designer
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10. "The three biggest fashion mistakes are cheap suits, shoes, and shirts. Spend your money on something good." —Donatella Versace, designer
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11. "A gentleman treats people well at work and at home." —Oscar de la Renta, designer
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12. "For the highest-quality brewed coffee with the least fuss, all you need is a ceramic dripper, a good filter, and a grinder. Just pour hot water over four tablespoons of coarsely ground beans and let it drip into your cup." —James Freeman, founder of Blue Bottle Coffee Company
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13. "Throw away your junk. I apply Jackie O's advice: When she got dressed, she looked at herself in the mirror. The first thing she saw she'd take off before she left." —Sean Macpherson, interior designer
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14. "A banker friend told me that exercising immediately was the only way to cure jet lag. I suffer from it now more than I used to and find he's right. When I get to New York, I run in the park or go to the gym right away." —Ben Gorham, perfumer and found of Byredo Parfums
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15. "I think sometimes for a guy it can be fun to try a tuxedo jacket. Play around with it—mix it with a sweater or dark jeans. Try what works for you and see how people react. It's really about playing around." —Lucas Ossendrijver, designer
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16. "The biggest mistake people make is making things personal instead of professional. If you have a golf coach and that person doesn't have much more to teach you, it's not a personal thing. You get a new coach. In the workplace, it's more like 'This is my new father.' That's how personal we make it." —Steve Chandler, author of The Hands-off Manager: How to Mentor People and Allow Them to Be Successful
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17. "Before leaving the house, take a look in the mirror. Make sure there's no food in your teeth and your zipper is up. A lot of people don't take the time to do that." —Tommy Hilfiger, designer
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18. "The brain does indeed need carbohydrates for fuel, but the body is perfectly happy to make those out of protein, leafy green vegetables, and the animal fat you're burning." —Gary Taubes, author of Good Calories, Bad Calories
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19. "A little bit of product knowledge goes a long way. A man with thinning hair needs to use a little mousse: just a pump or two. A man with hair that's too thick generally needs something that is going to give his hair a sense of separation and definition, like a styling wax." —Jonathan Antin, owner of West Hollywood salon Jonathan
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20. "I say, taste the wine right out of the bottle, because it might be perfect that way. When you pour, sniff first, then swirl it, then kind of slurp it a little bit. The trick is not having the air affect the wine too much right away, so you can taste what it is first. If you drink a lot of soda or eat a lot of fast food with vinegar- and sugar-based condiments, you're never going to have a great experience with wine, because you can't taste all the nuances." —Maynard James Keenan, musician and vintner
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21. "Tuck your shirt in. An untucked shirt's silhouette makes you appear to have more volume. Stay away from cuffed pants—they make you look shorter and squatter. And any garment with the word cargo before it adds undesired volume." —Tim Gunn, chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc.
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22. "If you wear a fragrance, make sure it doesn't arrive before you do and linger when you're gone." —Kenneth Cole, designer
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