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**The Personal Image System Podcast**

Antonio Centeno has been helping men dress better for years. Through Real Men Real Style, YouTube videos, blogs, and podcasts, he has been bringing his expertise to the world, and helping men understand the importance of style, and dressing well. On The Personal Image System Podcast, Antonio is digging into the very reason why dressing well is so important, as well practical tips on how to dress better, stand out from the crowd, and see more success in your life. Get ready to learn and improve your personal image with Antonio Centeno.

Latest Episodes:

103: How to Identify Quality Leather Apr 11, 2018

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SHOW NOTES: RealMenRealStyle.com/episode103

Leather is something we are all attracted to. It’s a nice material, that looks great and it very durable.

It’s been used for protection and style since the beginning of time. The only problem is most people don’t know what they are looking at.

When making a purchase one a material like this, you want to know you’re getting a deal.

There’s actually a lot to consider when buying leather. The first is what you’re going to use it for. Is it something that is just going to be for show, or is it something that’s going to get a lot of use?

Do you want a softer leather, or something a little harder?

Download this episode now to learn how to identify the right leather for your needs, and how to know if you’re getting a good deal or not.

4 Things You Should Look at When Buying Leather:

Grade
Layers
Finish
Thickness

Highlights:

You don’t always need the best grade of leather.
1st grade is the best, 4th grade is the lowest quality.
You wouldn’t want 1st grade on the bottom of a shoe, or where things are used a lot.
Full grain means the top layer.
Colored leathers come from a dye applied to the top layer.
Thickness is usually measured in ounces.
The animal is comes from will determine how thick and how soft it is.

Mindset Takeaway:

In order to know if you’re getting a good deal, you need to know what you’re looking for.

102: Match Patterns Like a Boss Apr 04, 2018

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Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode102

On this episode of Real Men Real Style, I have decided to dive into an issue most men are afraid to tackle: patterns.

Patterns can be confusing, and you may not know what’s too much or too little.

Do you match everything with the same pattern?

Do you even know what all of your pattern options are?

Don’t worry! I’m going to guide you through all of this simply, and quickly, so you can get out there and really start upping your style game in new ways.

But remember, you don’t want to just dive right in. You’re going to want to experiment and explore your options first.

There’s nothing that’ll turn you off faster than jumping in too deep and feeling uncomfortable in front of other people.

Download this episode now to learn how you can master patterns to stand out and leave a positive visual impact on those around you.

5 Pattern You Should Be Rocking:

Stripes
Checks
Twill weaves
Paisley and Floral
Dots

5 Rules for Wearing Patterns:

Keep patterns muted
Bring in patterns gradually
Avoid placing similar patterns and proportions next to each other
Look for items that compliment, not match
Practice wearing patterns

Highlights:

Patterns are everywhere.
Solids won’t bring as many compliments as patterns will.
Stripes are the easiest to bring into your wardrobe.
Checks are stripes going both directions.
If you like solids but want to bring in a pattern, consider a herringbone weave.
Florals are best for neck ties and pocket squares.
The larger your dot, the more casual it becomes.
Patterns don’t need loud crazy colors.
It’s easier to lose accessories if you start to feel uncomfortable.
Don’t have same sized patterns next to each other.
Show your creativity through complimenting patterns.
Keep trousers solid

Mindset Takeaway:

Patterns are like a spice, you don’t need to throw too much in there to pull out the flavor.

Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode102

101: 5 Timeless Items Mar 28, 2018

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Shownotes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode101

There are lots of items that go in an out of style. It can be hard to know what to add to your collection that won’t make you look old or outdated in a few years.

Sometimes it’s hard to spot the difference between a trend and a solid investment.

If you want to look at what you should be adding to your style you should look at items that have withstood the test of time.

Chances are if people were wearing it, and making themselves look great, a thousand years ago and it’s in stores today you’ll be fine.

On this episode of the Real Men Real Style podcast, I look at the various items that will never go out of style.

I break down their history, and what you should be looking for when deciding to invest in something that will make you best dressed guy in the room for decades.

Download this episode now before you purchase something you’ll regret in the next few years.

Click here to listen on iTunes – Podcast #101: 5 Timeless Items Click here to listen on Soundcloud – Podcast #101: 5 Timeless Items Click here to listen on Stitcher – Podcast #101: 5 Timeless Items

5 Timeless Items:

Well Fitted Wool Suit
Jewelry
Leather shoes
A signature fragrance
Headwear

Bonus:

Neckwear

Highlights:

In general, a suit should be dark colored.
A good suit builds up your shoulders, chest, and makes your hands look larger.
If you can afford it go with 100% wool fabric.
Wool drapes best.
Jewelry can symbolize your place in society.
Stay with a classic watch with moving hands.
A simple fact is more attractive.
Leather or metal bands are best.
Leather shoes form to your feet better.
Take care of your leather shoes.
Smells have always been identifying markers in the animal world.
Women are more sensitive to fragrances than men are.
Don’t let your scent be overpowering.
Hats are still in fashion, and helps protect your head.
Nail functionality for your headwear before using it for style.
Neckwear has been a status symbol for thousands of years.

Mindset Takeaway:

Some items never go out of style - those are true investments.

Shownotes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode101

100: Menfluential Mar 21, 2018

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Shownotes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode100

What if you could transform your brand into more than just products or services? Whether it’s your marketing agency or dropshipping business, can you turn your business into an experience or even a multi-day event? The answer is yes.

You might be thinking that what you sell isn’t material for a conference. But that’s where you are mistaken. It turns out passion for a brand is a reason to meet with others who share that passion and want to connect with each other.

Today, I am discussing my experience building the very popular conference Menfluential, formerly known as StyleCon, where members of the Real Men Real Style community gather every year to connect with each other

Are you looking to hear the secrets to building a successful experience for your brand? If so, download this episode of Real Men Real Style now to hear the details.

5 Things Menfluential Can Teach You:

Make a positive environment and political barriers disappear
Develop multi-day events with virtual tickets to maximize attendance
Name your events according to what’s happening inside them
Encourage vulnerability by having people share their stories
You never know what ideas will sprout out of new businesses

Highlights:

Deliver content tailored to the medium for your audience.
Start small when taking on new entrepreneurial endeavors.
Approach new ventures with the mindset of not wanting to lose money.
Always try to improve with new projects.
Make environments motivational and people will have positive experiences.
Sell virtual tickets to widen audience while keeping attendance low.
When people share their wounds, others will follow suit.
Create a place where your audience feel comfortable asking questions.
Thank your customers.

Mindset Takeaway:

Create an environment where people feel positively supported and you have a business.

Shownotes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode100

99: Dressing Sharp: Expectations vs Reality Feb 21, 2018

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Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode99

Have you been thinking about changing up your style? Think wearing a suit to work, or wearing nice clothes to a bar will get people to notice you more? Chances are you may be in for a rude awakening, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go for it.

In reality when we wear new clothes what we expect to happen doesn’t. Women probably won’t compliment you because they are afraid you will think they are hitting on them and they worry things will go in the wrong direction fast. When you walk into the office looking sharp you probably don’t get a lot of people mentioning your outfit. It’s not because they don’t like it, or that they don’t notice it. You will make an impression, people usually just aren’t vocal about it.

And it’s also important to remember that just like a new pair of shoes, you have to break in your style. There’s going to be things about what you are wearing you will have to get used to and you won’t know what they are until you start wearing it for a long time.

Maybe wearing a suit jacket makes you feel too warm at first, because you’re used to the A/C blowing directly on you. Maybe those dress socks will get itchy because you’re os used to wearing short white gym socks.

I’m not here to discourage you from upping your game when it comes to your style. Quite the opposite. I want you to let you know the common expectations people have, and share with you the reality of what you are getting yourself into so that you don’t get discouraged and quit.

Download this episode of Real Men Real Style and hear the reality of what happens when you decide to change up your style game.

7 Expectations VS Reality

New clothing will make you look great. Only the right clothing will make you look great
When you level up your style everyone will notice. Most people don’t care about your style.
You’re going to rock your new fashion. You need to build confidence before wearing clothes out.
You’re going to get compliments from women. More men will notice your style change.
More money = better quality. Most brands are way overpriced.
You’re going to rock a new hairstyle. Your hair either looks terrible or you can’t reproduce what the barber did
You’ll stop shaving and have a beard in a month. After a month you’re going to have an itchy scruff.

Highlights:

You have to nail fit, fabric, and function.
When you buy something off the rack take it to a tailor to have it fitted.
Find the right brand that works for your body type.
Get the best fabric you can afford.
Go with classic styles so they last.
People you interact with will be subliminally influenced by your attire.
Even if they don’t say anything, people will notice.
Women are more reserved about giving compliments.
Women worry men will think their compliment means they are hitting on them.
Overpriced brands are older and generally bought out by someone else.
Find groups and online forums that discuss the quality of brands.
People who write reviews are either super happy or super upset.
Don’t be afraid to go to the barber and ask them what they did.
Right after a haircut, take a photo.
Pay attention to the brush and products the barber used.
Most people take 6 months to a year to grow a beard.

Mindset Takeaway:

To really rock a style it takes time and confidence.

Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode99

98: What Do Women Really Think About Tattoos? Feb 14, 2018

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Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode98 Tattoos are everywhere these days. They used to be only seen from military men showing off their service, or from people who spent time in prison.

Today, we see them on nearly everyone who turns 18. Like anything, we typically do it to bring attention to ourselves - especially from a partner.

The question is, do women really want to see that ink? If so, what doe they want to see? It’s also important to know where they want it to be.

I imagine a tattoo on your face of a naked lady wouldn’t be too appealing to women.

Download this episode of Real Men Real Style now to hear what women really think about ink.

10 Tattoos From Least Attractive to Most:

The mom heart (not attractive)
The dagger (not attractive)
Sexy lady (not attractive)
Flowers (not attractive)
Skulls (somewhat attractive)
Anchors (somewhat attractive)
Birds (more attractive)
Fierce animals (more attractive)
Foreign language (attractive - if you speak it)
The minimalist tattoo (most attractive)

10 Tattoo Placements From Most Attractive to least:

Forearm (most attractive)
Arms
Back
Underside of wrist
Chest
Knuckles
Ankle
Back of Calf
Legs
On your belly (not attractive)

Highlights:

Tattoos are very cultural.
Study shows women don’t find tattooed men more or less attractive.
Men found other tattooed men to be more attractive to women.
Women find men with tattoos to be healthier, more masculine, more dominant, and more aggressive.
A lot of women find men with tattoos to be worse partners and worse parents.
Tattooed men are seen as “the bad boy”.
If you have a foreign language tattooed on your body, you need to be able to speak it.
Woman like small tattoos that are simple.
Be careful of tattoo placement for your workplace.
Avoid tattoos on the face.
Tattoos are more and more common.
The best tattoo for a stylish professional is a minimalist tattoo on your back.

Mindset Takeaway:

Think it through before you get a tattoo.

Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode98

97: Style Pet Peeves That Drive Me Nuts Feb 07, 2018

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Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode97

There was a time when I knew nothing about style. I used to say that I didn’t care. The truth is I just didn’t know. I was also too lazy, and too busy, to care about my style.

I think that’s a very common thing. The more I started to know about style, the more I cared. The more I cared, the more I noticed other people breaking the rules.

Now, I’d like to make sure it’s known that no rule is set in stone. You can break any rule, but first, you have to understand it so you really know how and when it’s appropriate to break the rules.

For this episode of the Real Men Real Style podcast I’ve decided to go into detail on 25 of my style pet peeves. Some of these things even I used to break because I didn’t know.

Today, when I see people break these rules, I don’t get angry or try to publicly shame them. I nicely, privately and respectfully explain to them what they are doing wrong, so they can up their game in the future.

Download this episode now to learn some of the most common style mistakes people make.

25 of My Style Pet Peeves:

When people say they don’t care about their style, then judge everyone else.
Square toed shoes.
Sagging pants.
No socks.
White socks outside the gym.
Off proportions.
Overuse of fragrance.
Long and oversized t-shirts.
Oversized logos.
Badly fitted suits.
Jackets without a pocket square.
Buttoning bottom button of a jacket.
Men who follow rules without understanding why.
Men that correct other men in public.
Not removing tack stitching or brand labels.
Dark shoes with light trousers.
Running shoes with everything.
Wearing Crocs.
Fully buttoned dress shirts with no tie.
Dressing oblivious to the unwritten dress code.
Unpolished shoes.
Badly wrinkled clothing.
Pajamas in public.
Bright green, red blue, and black “dress shirts”.
Don’t be a snob.

Highlights:

Most snap judgments are made off how people look.
A lot of people who claim they don’t care about style are just lazy or too busy.
Square toed shoes are for pilgrims and don’t look good on anyone.
No one wants to see your underwear or your butt crack.
You can buy no-show socks.
Not wearing socks will damage your shoes.
White socks are for athletics only.
Skinny ties don’t go with wide lapels.
Big men shouldn’t wear skinny jeans.
People around you don’t want to have to smell you continuously - even if you smell great.
Most stores offer free suit adjustments.
A suit is meant to make you look better, make sure they are tailored properly.
Suit Jackets, Blazers, Sports Coats, all have breast pockets for a reason.
Two button suits are not meant to have the bottom button buttoned.
Style rules were created for a reason, know why so you know when they do and don’t apply.
Don’t public embarrass somebody, try to raise up their self-esteem.
Invest in more than one pair of shoes, and have multiple color choices.
Crocs are not good-looking shoes.
There is always a dress code anywhere you go.
If you spend money on your dress shoes, take care of them.
Ironing shirts and pressing trousers doesn't take much work.
Bright shirts are not designed for dress shirts, they are for clubbing and partying.

Mindset Takeaway:

Be the person who pulls people up when they don’t know as much as you, don’t knock them down.

Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode97

96: 10 Tips for an Amazing Smile Jan 31, 2018

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Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode96

As children, we tend to smile all the time. Smiles are infectious and make everyone around us so much happier.

Unfortunately, as adults, we tend to lose our smile. We become more serious, more jaded, and less open to meeting new people.

If you take the time to change this and start smiling more often you’ll find a world of change. People will start approaching you more, your friends and family will appreciate spending more time with you, and you’ll find so many more opportunities than you previously had.

It’s important to note that your smile has to be genuine. There’s nothing creepier than a guy with his lips curled into a smile while the rest of his face is dead.

On this episode of Real Men Real Style, I’ll give you 10 tips to create a smile that will change your life.

10 Tips to Improve Your Smile:

Practice smiling when you meet people.
Go to the dentist.
Whitening your teeth.
Check your teeth using a mirror.
Use your eyes when you smile.
Use lip balm.
Think happy thoughts.
Build up your confidence.
Consider straightening your teeth or veneers.
Practice taking selfies.

Highlights:

You want people to ask, “Why are you so happy?”
Regular check-ups are important to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.
Receding gum lines will never fully come back.
The dentist will have better whitening equipment.
You don’t want white teeth.
If you don’t have a mirror, use your phone to check your teeth,
Carry a floss pick on you.
There’s nothing worse than having something in your teeth you can’t get out.
A natural smile uses more than just the muscles around your mouth.
Cracked lips make you self-conscious.
Spend money to fix your teeth.
Selfies will help you learn angles you look good in.
Practice does make perfect.

Mindset Takeaway:

A great smile can open a lot of doors.

Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode96

95: Johan Ekelund: Why You NEED Shirt Stays Jan 24, 2018

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Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode95

How many times do you find yourself fussing with your shirt because it keeps coming untucked every time you sit down and stand up?

You’re not alone, it’s a very common problem - especially today. So many shirt companies try to save a dollar and cut corners any way they can. One of those ways is to remove the extra fabric from the bottom of button-down shirts.

Unfortunately, that skimp means we all suffer. No matter if you are skinny or not, your shirts going to come untucked and you’re at risk for showing plumbers crack to everyone around you. It’s something most of us are embarrassed by, as this is never a flattering picture of us.

On this episode of the Real Men Real Style podcast, we are joined by the maker of the best Shirt Stay on the market - Johan Ekelund.

In this interview, we discuss the importance of shirt stays, and how they are literally changing people’s lives. It such a simple, and inexpensive, think to add to your wardrobe, yet is one of the best investments you can make.

Download this episode today to hear how this can boost your confidence, and change the way people look at you.

3 Reason to Buy a Shirt Stay:

Don’t have to tuck in your shirt all the time
Builds you confidence
They’re comfortable

Highlights:

It only takes a couple days to get used to shirt stays, then you forget about them.
Most people find it to be a game changer.
You no longer have to worry about plumbers crack.
Most companies make shirts shorter to save money.
Less than 1% of people know about them.
Sharp and Dapper have much better quality because they are handmade with pride.
A lot of guys who do wear shirt stays don’t talk about it.
Quality always costs a little more.

Mindset Takeaway:

Knowing your shirt will stay tucked in will boost your confidence exponentially.

Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode95

94: Should You Buy a Luxury Watch? Jan 17, 2018

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Show Notes: RealMenRealStyle.com/Episode94

Lately I’ve been considering an investment I never really thought I would make before. I’ve considering buying a Rolex, or similar luxury watch.

I posted a video recently expressing my interest, and I received a lot of interesting feedback I wanted to address.

Growing up I didn’t have much. My family was barely able to provide food, and needless to say I don’t really have any heirlooms. There’s nothing from my family I grew up with that I have, at least not of value.

As a father, I’ve been considering this for my children. I love the idea of an heirloom that will hold its value as it gets passed down from generation to generation.

On this episode of the Real Men Real Style Podcast, I explore reason why one would invest in a luxury watch. I’d love to hear your feedback, so send me an e-mail or post a comment letting me know what you think.

Download this episode now to hear the benefits of a luxury watch.

3 Reasons to Pick Get a Luxury Watch: