C. Benjamin
CB's is Guyism's style contributing writer and a menswear blogger that hails from the Midwest but currently resides on the East Coast. He runs Dapper Demeanor, a personal style blog, and Life and Times of C. Benjamin Vol. 2, an inspiration board and his excuse to post pictures of Rashida Jones without seeming creepy.
Articles by C. Benjamin
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2011 Guyism Holiday Gift Guide: CB’s picks
CB picks out his top three gifts for this holiday season. As always the taste is impeccable and the styling classic. Enjoy!
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Top five holiday party don’ts
As the song goes, it's the most wonderful time of the year... except for party attire. I don't know that there is a time of year where people dress worse for parties than Christmas. For some reason, people lose their sartorial minds and dress in some of the worst items of clothing in the history of clothes for holiday parties.
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CLAD Men is now open for business
2011 is official the year of the menswear editorial store. Earlier this year, we saw luxury womenswear store Net-A-Porter launch Mr. Porter, full chock full of editorial pieces that displayed a level of wealth so great it made Watch The Throne sound like
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Ask A Menswear Blogger: It never rains in Southern California… but it does in the Bay
This is my first year living in SF (moved from MPLS) and I'm looking for your advice to get me through the rainy winter. I'm looking for a good, waterproof, "walk the dog" kit. Ideally, some footwear and coat options that i can easily slip on and off early in the morning and late at night
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Ask A Menswear Blogger: Night at the Blogsbury
Hi CB. What outfits do you like to wear when going out clubbing? -FG I actually don’t go “clubbing” in the traditional sense of the word. I actually hate nightclubs, and what’s there not to hate? You have to wait in line in order to pay
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Product Review: Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot*
*Alternatively titled: the case for $325 boots
There are some guys that have no qualms dropping a few hundred on a pair of shoes. For them, it’s no different than ordering an appetizer AND soup before your entree. Some of these guys just make
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White after Labor Day
Even the least fashion conscious guy knows the "No white after Labor Day" fashion rule. It's based around the principle that you should wear seasonally appropriate clothes. It is a well meaning rule that we kinda think is bullshit. You can definitely wear white after Labor Day, the key is to not look
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Product Review: Waskerd wallets
A wallet says a lot about a guy. Are you a tri-fold guy, or a high roller with a money clip? Do you like the sleek sophistication of a card case, or do you prefer the hulking storage capacity of a George Costanza wallet? Well
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Urban Outfitters has suits now?
Today in “O rly?” news, Urban Outfitters launched their online exclusive suit shop. Yes, you heard correct. The brand known in some circles as hipster heaven now has suits. So while your girl is snatching up some pairs of Navajo Hipster
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CB’s Picks: Top 5 quilted jackets
This time of year can be tough for those of us that get all four seasons. In addition to dwindling daylight and SAD, you have to deal with those awkward temperature swings. We have all been through it: at 7 am it is
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Ask a Menswear Blogger: Sweater vests yay or nay
CB, I have a question. Is a sweater vest ever a good idea?
The short answer to this is, “Probably not.” This is very much a case of “What you think you look like,” vs. “What you actually look like.” Most guys that