Menswear's “Golden Ratio”, Explained by the Experts
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Looking for more shopping intel on menswear's golden ratio and the (painless) math behind it? Start here and here. A decade ago, the most dependable outfit combination in menswear looked something like this: a long, slinky tee (usually curved at the hem), skinny jeans (usually stacked higher than IHOP pancakes), and rare sneakers (usually a Jordan 1 or—gulp—a Nike Roshe Run). We’ve come a long way since then. Want proof? In 2024, almost the exact opposite is true. Pants are baggy and...

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