The Story
It’s pretty ironic that I’m a full-time style coach/personal stylist — considering that I spent most of my life hating, dreading, and avoiding the topic of style and clothing.
Standing at a height of 5’5, it’s always been a challenging to find clothes that flatter my body. All the worse, I was very chubby as a teen, athletically shaped in my 20’s, and have gone full dad-bod in my 30’s. None of this bodes well for finding a complimentary fit.
I also grew up believing that fashion is a shallow pursuit and that it was more important to focus what I could do rather than how I looked.
Working as an Optician after college, it shocked me how much of the job was centered on frame styling. Customers seemed less interested in the optical features of their lenses than whether the spectacles suited their face, features, and complexion.
As I found myself advising on the fit, color, and style of glasses, I noticed the effect driven by my own presentation. When I looked put together, my words carried more weight and I was perceived as more credible.
This piqued my interest.
I previously thought “fashion” to be a fickle, vacuous pursuit in which everything is wanton and fleeting. What’s “stylish” in one moment is passe the next, per the rulings of whatever avant-garde weirdos dress runway models and write for Esquire.
But seeing a tangible, real life impact motivated me to pursue the elusive art of dressing well. And while style may come naturally for some, it took me 5 long years of study, experimentation, and regretful purchases to finally feel satisfied and confident in my style.
I gained a knack for coordinating colors, composing layers, and tweaking fit through alterations tailoring. Before long, those around me started to notice.
My friends would ask for advice on what to wear for a job interview or wedding. Then they started asking me to go shopping with them for new outfits.
Eventually, it occurred to me that I should start charging for the service.
And with that, I became a freelance personal stylist. My own long-held frustrations with style alongside hard-earned triumph has made me passionate about helping other men look their best!
The Process
Dapper Dangerous helps you look great, express yourself authentically, and communicate your personal brand at the speed of sight. Guaranteed to maximize your credibility, confidence, and charisma.
Together, we’ll craft a wardrobe tailored to your body, persona, and lifestyle. A well-designed capsule provides countless outfits from only a handful of pieces, making it easy to look your best!
This is achieved in 3 stages:
The Blueprint
We start by asking the important questions:
Who are you?
How do you want to be perceived?
Who are you presenting yourself to and in what context?
With those insights, we’ll devise a signature style tailored to your identity and lifestyle.
The Foundation
Once we’ve got the Blueprint, it’s time to build your capsule wardrobe around it! After auditing your current collection, we’ll shop to fill in the gaps, and then have everything tailored to fit your body and preferences. You’ll be left with a comprehensive lookbook cataloging your best outfit combinations.
This meticulously crafted capsule makes it easy to look your best every day.
The Flourish
Armed with a strong foundation, it will be easier than ever to expand your horizons without teetering into tastelessness.
Whether dressing for special occasions, a new season, or a new stage of life Dapper Dangerous will help you dress to impress!
Shop in-person with a Wardrobe Booster or receive expert guidance through a virtual style consultation.
The Capsule
Once you’ve found your style, building a capsule wardrobe around it will makes exuding excellence simple and sustainable.
For Work
Poise, polish, and professionalism will be reflected in your every day look. Of course, that differs across industries and offices, so we’ll customize your wardrobe for your personal brand and professional identity.
Radiating credibility and confidence makes all the difference interacting with your clients, peers, and supervisors alike.
For Play
There’s no reason to look anything less than exceptional on dates, social outings, or moseying around town. While that’s sure to look different from your office apparel, we’ll strike the right balance of relaxed and refined.
Confidence, charisma, and a little pep in your step is guaranteed to enhance your off-duty life.
For Special Occasions
Whether it’s a wedding, a conference, or a televised interview there are times when you must dress to impress.
For life’s grand moments, it’s more important than ever to present the most aspirational and authentic version of yourself.
The Clientele
Dapper Dangerous has served men and masculine-presenting folks across a myriad of professions and backgrounds spanning legal, political, financial, technology, science, real estate, art, and even students.
If you seek style service that is personalized, systematic, and results-driven — then Dapper Dangerous is for you!