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Stephen Praetorius

Stephen Praetorius

Former Style and Grooming Writer
Author/Co-Author of 9 articles

Stephen Praetorius is a freelance writer and editor with near-boundless interests. His work's been featured in publications such as GQ, PUNCH, and more. Outside of work, you'll find Stephen window shopping menswear and maximalist home goods, cooking for two, and walking his labrador retriever, Parker, through the streets of Philadelphia. Please reach out to The Manual editorial staff with any questions or comments about Stephen’s work.

Male wearing Brown Leather Chelsea Boots, legs crossed at the knee, sitting in a sun room

Our Definitive Guide on How To Wear Chelsea Boots

Chelsea boots are really quite versatile. It just all comes down to being intentional in how you style them. Don't know how? Fret not, we're here to help.
Man tying his one of his boots.

How To Wear Men’s Boots: Styles and Outfits for 2022

With the weather getting dicier by the day, anything less than a warm pair of boots soon won’t be able to keep your toes from freezing. So here's how to wear them.
Man wearing a v-neck sweater while using a laptop and having a cup of coffee.

How To Wear a V-Neck Sweater for Men

If you ever find yourself getting tired of crewnecks and decide to switch to V-necks, here's a guide on how to wear them and what to partner them with.
A pile of ripped denim jeans.

Ripped Jeans for Men: What To Know Before You Buy

No idea how to pull off ripped jeans and what to partner them with for specific occasions like a boss? Here's the ultimate guide on how to do just that.