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Sep 29, 2020 8 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Fall/winter season is sweater season.

And there are a TON of different options out there.

Even with something simple like a crewneck sweater, you'd be surprised at the variety.

Here are just a few to consider:
Your standard fine knit merino wool sweater.

What I like about these guys is that they are easy to wear tucked OR untucked.

Merino wool also has natural anti-odor and temperature regulating properties.

A piece like this can be worn year round. Dressed up or casually. Image
You also have your raglan sleeve style crewnecks. This is where the sleeve extends in one piece fully to the collar.

These have a sportier look to them and are best worn casually with denim jeans and boots or sneakers.

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You also have textured crewneck sweaters like cable knits.

These are PERFECT for those rugged pairings (jeans + boots) but they can be dressed up as well.

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There are lots of other texture knit crew sweaters - waffle knits and rib knits are also great.

I love these textured options because they are an easy way to add some visual interest to your looks without having to resort to bold colors or patterns. Image
Then there are cashmere crew sweaters aka the luxe option.

The advantage with cashmere is that it's lightweight but can keep you plenty warm.

These sweaters look really good when dressed up with some nicer slacks and dress shoes.

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And then as we head in the winter season there are your typical Donegal style sweaters.

These have a characteristic "flecked" appearance. The drawback with these is they really are a fall/winter sweater and can't really be worn outside that context. Image
As you can see, a crewneck sweater isn't just a crewneck sweater.

Lots of options to consider.

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Sep 19, 2024
How To Maintain Your Youthful Glow As You Age

Most skin care advice focuses on products and regimens. Things that you can put on your skin to improve its look/quality.

Not that these are not important, but it makes sense to also consider your diet and how you can take care of your skin from the inside out so to speak.

As men I don’t think we need to be overly concerned about every fine line and wrinkle. But at the same time, I don’t want my skin to look overly haggard if I don’t have to. Especially if there are easy things I can do with my lifestyle to ameliorate the effects of aging skin.

After all, skin is an organ and I want to take care of it much like I want to take care of my heart, lungs, liver etc.

After looking at some of the research there are at least three types of compounds that you’d want to include in your diet if your goal is to enhance/protect the appearance of your skin as you age:

· Carotenoids
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Carotenoids

Carotenoids are fat soluble pigments that you find in colorful fruits and vegetables. They act as photo-protectors and anti-oxidants. There is evidence showing that individuals who eat diets rich in carotenoids are considered healthier and more attractive. Scientists believe this is because the carotenoids cause a yellowing of the skin which gives faces a luminous glow. It’s important to note that this effect is not the same as merely getting a tan.

You can read about the research here: theguardian.com/education/2011…

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Tomato paste and sundried tomatoes (and tomatoes in general) have the highest source of lycopene.

Dark leafy greens like spinach and swiss chard have some of the highest sources lutein and zexanthin.

One thing to keep in mind when eating foods rich in carotenoids is that you’ll want to include a decent amount of fat alongside them to help with absorption as they are fat soluble compounds.

They idea here is to consume a wide variety of different fruits and vegetables that are rich in color – red, orange, yellow, green etc.
Polyphenols

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The experimental group drank about 5 cups of green tea per day for 12 weeks. Skin elasticity, hydration, blood flow, photoprotection all improved significantly in the treatment group vs the control group.

And then you have this 24 week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showing the benefits a high-flavanol cocoa drink on the appearance facial skin in a group of women (43-86 years old): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26581682/

Researchers found that consuming a drink containing 320mg of cocoa flavanols per day increased the elasticity of the skin and reduced the depth of wrinkles.

Keep in mind that you can get polyphenols from a wide variety of plant foods as well as herbs and spices. It’s not just limited to things like green tea and cocoa. Various fruits, berries, vegetables, nuts and seeds, spices like turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, coffee, extra virgin olive oil all contain beneficial polyphenols.

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Level 1 – Clothes

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Most men’s purchases on this level are driven by three things:

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Level 2 – Outfits

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1) Dark Denim Jeans

Why do I prefer dark denim jeans?

Because they are the BEST option to wear casually OR dress up.

Be sure to look for Italian or Japanese denim. Selvedge jeans would be a bonus. They don't need to be raw denim but the wash should be DARK and free of any distressing.

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Great example here: Image
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Principles to follow if you ever want to dress up a pair of denim jeans:

1) Stick to DARK denim - no distressing. Selvedge denim if you can swing it. Doesn't necessarily have to be raw denim. Japanese and Italian denim being among the best.

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2) No weird designs on the back pockets. Image
3) Contrasting stitching is fine. Dark stitching is great too and gives the jeans a more formal/tailored look. Image
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