Belt Sizing: Why Your Belt Isn't Your Waist Size
A belt is measured from the buckle fold to the center hole, not around your body, and that one length is the only number worth trusting.
Theo Lindqvist 5 min
Accessories Editor · Accessories
Theo Lindqvist
Theo trained as an industrial designer and cares about proportion, materials, and weight in grams. He owns fewer accessories than anyone on staff and can defend every one of them.
8 guides by Theo
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Socks Matter More Than You Think: A Guide by Fiber
A sock is the layer between your foot and a $400 shoe. Read the fiber label first, and you'll buy fewer pairs that last much longer.
Theo Lindqvist 6 min
Choosing a Work Bag That Lasts a Decade
Weight, materials, stress points and hardware decide whether a bag survives ten years of commuting. The price tag mostly decides how it looks while doing it.
Theo Lindqvist 9 min
Watch Straps: Leather, Nylon, and Steel for Real Life
One watch can wear several straps, but most men need two at most. Choose them for your wrist and the weather they'll see, not for the dial.
Theo Lindqvist 5 min
Do Your Belt and Shoes Have to Match?
With a suit, match them closely; with jeans, the rule loosens. It follows the trousers, and two belts are enough to cover it.
Theo Lindqvist 6 min
The Case for a Thinner Wallet
Most wallets are thick because of what's in them, not how they're made. Carry six cards in half an inch of leather and put the rest somewhere else.
Theo Lindqvist 6 min
Tie Width, Knots, and Proportion
Match the tie to your lapel within a quarter inch, scale the knot to your collar, and stop at the buckle. A ruler settles most of it.
Theo Lindqvist 5 min
Sunglasses That Fit: Bridge, Lens Width, and Temple Length
Three small numbers printed inside the arm tell you more about how a pair will sit on your face than any face-shape chart. Here's how to read them and what to measure.
Theo Lindqvist 9 min