What Is It About A Man With a Mustache

Are you a fan of mustaches/moustaches (both are correct spellings)? I hear a lot of mixed reaction from both men and women on this. Some love them, while others don't. Growing up I always considered mustaches something very manly. When you were able to grow facial hair, it was something you did. It was a sign of being a man. Not every man in my family had facial hair, but many of them did. I would see a lot of men with either just a mustache or they would pair it with a beard or a goatee.

Then it was like one day a man was not suppose to have any hair on his face. His skin was to be as smooth as a baby's bottom. I knew guys who revolted against this and kept their facial hair. I've noticed over the last few years that facial hair is making a comeback. Maybe it's not everywhere, but it sure has around these parts. Plus there are many male Hollywood celebs who are ditching the razor and showing off what God gave them.

I'll admit that I haven't always had facial hair. I shaved for years. I do have it now. I'll change it up depending on my mood and the season. I'm not saying every man should have it. It doesn't make you any less of a man not to have a mustache or something else. It hasn't always been culturally acceptable around the world throughout the ages. Some religions approve of it, while there are others that want you clean shaven. Some women love a man with facial hair, while there are other women who can't stand it. Plus depending on your job, it isn't always allowed. I'm pretty much a live and let live guy about it. I do know that personally I love it.

So what are your thoughts on facial hair on a man? Do you like it? If you're a man, do you have any sort of facial hair? How does your significant other react to it? If you're a woman, do you have an opinion on it or not? Let me know what you think. I wanted to share a few of my favorite men who have had a mustache.

Ernest Hemingway:



Burt Reynolds:



Charles Bronson:



Teddy Roosevelt:



Sean Connery:



Tom Selleck & Sam Elliot:



Billy Dee Williams:

More Of The 50 Most Stylish Leading Men

GQ picked the 50 most stylish leading men of the past 50 years. I posted some of these men already. It's time to post some more of them. So which of these men do you like the best?

Paul Newman (Photo by 1978 Sanford Roth/AMPAS/MPTV):



Peter O'Toole (Photo by Globe Photos):



Sean Connery (Photo by Bob Haswell/Express/Getty Images):



Richard Roundtree (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images):



Omar Sharif (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images):



Marcello Mastroianni (Photo by Bert Stern/Stanley Wise Gallery):



James Mason (Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images):

How To Be A Well Dressed Man

Every well dressed man needs at least one suit. Many guys today don't even own a suit at all. We live in a very casual society. There were places that men once wore suits pretty much all the time, whether it was at the office or at church. Now unless it's required, many men would rather not have to dress up. It's not just men though because there are plenty of women as well who dress down these days. It is wonderful though to be able to dress up whenever you want or need to do it.

I know we aren't going back to the days of the Rat Pack, but it's still a good thing to dress well. While you aren't going to need or want to wear a suit all the time, it is nice to have at least one in your closet. You're going to look better in the eyes of both men and women if you don't look like a bum all the time.

You never know when you'll need a suit. It might be something you don't generally think about. A suit might not be practical or feasible to wear at your job. I have a blue collar job, so it wouldn't make a lot of sense for me to wear a suit to work. There probably will be, however, special times in your life when it's necessary to have a suit. It will be better to have one handy than to try to run out to get one at the last minute.

Now the ideal thing would be to have a suit tailor made for you, but that's probably highly unlikely. Whether due to cost, time, availability, etc., most men will be buying a ready to wear suit. That means most men will be visiting their local department store or men's store. You don't want to look like you're wearing a cheap suit that doesn't really fit you. You want to look like a million bucks even if you didn't pay an arm or a leg for your suit.

There are a few things you need to know when buying a suit off the rack. Check out this video (embedding was disabled) from GQ on buying a suit. It gives a lot of great tips. Also, please read this article from The New York Times. It also offers helpful suggestions on what goes into picking out the right suit for you. Please check out those links after you finish reading this post. Thanks.

I know I could use all this advice myself. I enjoy throwing on a t-shirt and sweat pants as much as the next person. There are times though, whether it's a date, job interview, church service, dinner party, etc, when a suit is either needed or at least wanted. Even when you are wearing more casual clothing, it's still a good thing to look nice. The Rat Pack still looked sharp even when dressed more casually. Distinguish yourself from the unwashed masses out there today.

If you're a guy who wants to be treated like a gentleman, then you need to dress and act like one. You need to dress and act like one if you expect others to treat you that way. While our modern society has many advantages, we've also declined in so many ways. We have become sloppy in our clothes, manners & so much more.

Not all of us men are going to look as good as Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger, but we can do the best with what Mother Nature gave us. There are no excuses for all of us to look like bums. We'll respect ourselves more if we try to look better. Plus we'll gain the respect and admiration of others as well. I'd love to hear your feedback on this post. Let me know what you think.

Sean Connery Brings Jim Beam For The Holidays

Sean Connery doesn't really have anywhere to spend Christmas at. He's looking for an invitation. He'll bring the Jim Bean with him. I'm sure he would be quite the guest at the holidays. Any takers?

Sean Connery Advertises For Louis Vuitton

I'm sure many of you have seen Sean Connery's ads for Louis Vuitton. This is actually the one I usually see when I'm flipping through one of my magazines. This man is amazing at any age.



I found a video that shows the making of the ad campaign. I enjoyed it. I thought I would share it with you all.

James Bond Movie Posters

Recently I posted clips of the opening sequences from the James Bond films starring Sean Connery. I'm a big fan of the Bond theme songs. I'm also a big fan of the Bond movie posters. Here are some posters for your viewing pleasure. So which of these posters do you like the best?

Dr. No (1962)



From Russia With Love (1963)



Goldfinger (1964)



Thunderball (1965)



You Only Live Twice (1967)



Diamonds Are Forever (1971)




P.S. I posted about this last week, but I wanted to mention it again. I'm now on Twitter. Click on the graphic below. Thanks go out to those who are following me already. I appreciate it. I am really enjoying reading your tweets. For those who aren't following me yet, I hope you will do so. I'll follow you too. Thanks. Do you have any recommendations for me of people I should be following over at Twitter. Plus if there are people who you think might be interested in following me, please feel free to let them know about me. I appreciate it all. Cheers!

Music In The Key Of Bond

I love James Bond movies. My favorite 007 of all time is Sean Connery. One of the things I love about those Bond films is the incredible theme songs. I love seeing the opening credits roll for each of the movies. Here are clips of those from all six of the official Bond films that starred Connery as our favorite British secret agent. So which is your favorite?

Dr. No - 1962



From Russia With Love - 1963



Goldfinger - 1964



Thunderball - 1965



You Only Live Twice - 1967



Diamonds Are Forever - 1971



P.S. Is anybody here on Twitter? If so, what do you think about it? Do you enjoy it? Is it hard to get going? I've been considering joining it, but I wanted to get some feedback. Thanks.