Need to Know

QUALITY JEANS ARE ESSENTIAL

Jeans were made with men in mind – they look great, they are durable, and are appropriate to wear year round. Every man should have a good pair of jeans, but that doesn’t have to mean spending a bundle. Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. jeans come in popular styles like regular, relaxed, loose, and straight, and are available at Walmart for less than $20. Sewn from premium, heavyweight denim for exceptional durability, each pair of jeans is detailed with vintageinspired finishes, reinforced stitching, and metal rivets for long lasting style. Men are twice as likely as women to develop the most common types of skin cancer— basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. Why? Men spend an average of 10 more hours in the sun every week than women do. And they aren’t as likely to use sunscreen. Luckily, skin cancer is highly preventable. Make it a habit to wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

IRONING YOUR BREAK A SWEAT

DRESS PANTS Exercise can reduce your risk of heart When ironing your disease, stroke, dress pants, only iron a diabetes, colon cancer, front pant crease if you and other health buy the pair of pants problems. It can also with a front crease. keep your weight down and sharpen your judgment. Plus, you will likely sleep better and live longer. So try to get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity activity every week. This can include things like yard work, riding a bike, and shoveling snow.

INVEST IN A NICE WATCH

“A watch is like a piece of art,” argues Don Cochrane, managing director of British watch brand Vertex. “Choose it because you love it, not because you think it might make money. Watches are personal, it marks your passage through time. But you also have to be practical.” Aesthetic, functional, rugged sports models go with anything and can take the hard knocks of everyday wear. Yet, a watch still has to fit you. It should feel comfortable and be right in terms of size and depth.

SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES

If you want a painless cooking experience, then it’s perhaps best to throw out the old knives that your parents and friends have donated to you over the years and purchase a new set of sharp knives that are sure to transform your cooking experience. It is never fun to struggle with a blunt knife. To save yourself time, effort, and energy, it’s best to seek out knives for all kinds of prep and cooking purposes, from your standard chopping knives to steak knives for when the meal is finally served.

MINIMIZE THE ACCESSORIES

Accessories like ties and pocket squares bring individuality to classic clothing, but be careful how you use them. “It’s best to harmonize them with what you’re wearing by picking out a colour or two. Or even to juxtapose them entirely,” says Michael Hill, creative director of men’s accessories brand Drake’s. “What you don’t want is to match them up.” When it comes to curating shirt and tie combinations, wear your tie or pocket square in a darker shade than your jacket. And don’t overdo the accessories either – if in doubt, think less is more and take one element away. “You’re aiming for an air of nonchalance,” adds Hill. “You just need one point of interest.”

DON’T SKIP THE SUNSCREEN

LIMIT THE ALCOHOL

Happy hour can be a fun time and a good deal. But too much alcohol can lead to injuries, cancer, psychological problems, damaged relationships, and high blood pressure. Try to limit alcohol to two drinks—such as a bottle of beer or one and half ounces of hard alcohol—per day.