My Dapper Self by Ed Ruiz

A throwback to my recent trip to my favorite beach town in the world... 🌴PUERTO VALLARTA🌴 Please take me back there NOW! What's your favorite beach town in the world? 🌍 Comment it with a hashtag so (and everyone else) can easily navigate through pictures of your favorite beach town! 😎👇 (at Puerto Vallarta Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0odlmoF_dD/?igshid=xs4rtrrntgrf

The crisp white dress shirt is the absolute proof that simplicity is the ultimate elegance.⁣ ☝️ ⁣ I am convinced that statement is true.⁣ ⁣ How about you? 🤔 Do you agree or disagree with it?⁣ Tell me why! 👇👇👇 ⁣ ⁣ #whiteshirt #suitedup #dressshirt #menwithclass #bluesuit #elegance (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0b_L9NF7Md/?igshid=12n1qumdtmwde

🤔 I have a problem with what we consider worthy of admiration these days!⁣ ⁣ Whether on social media or real life.⁣ ⁣ We admire those who are famous, those who have certain looks or those who possess wealth.⁣ ⁣ But we never take enough time to express our admiration for those who put in the effort everyday even if the results are not always what they would expect, or those who choose to live their lives by their values even if that means sacrifices or setbacks in reaching their goals, or those who are always there for others in a selfless manner and expect nothing in return.⁣ ⁣ A little shift of perspective on what really deserves our admiration would go a very long way.⁣ ⁣ So I invite you to express your admiration today not to celebrities or influencers or any other famous personality, but to someone you whose effort, values, integrity, humility, honesty or selflessness you really admire.⁣ ☝️🙏 ⁣ That person may be right next to you.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #menstyle #suitup #tailoring #dapperstyle #suitandtie #suituptime #dapperlydone #mensunglasses (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0T_0--FJPe/?igshid=xs07h3hgxmg4

Contrasting shirt collars. Let's talk about that!⁣ 👔 ⁣ Definitely a favorite of mine when it comes to the different configurations you can find on dress shirts.⁣ ⁣ Regardless of the color of the shirt and whether it's a spread collar, a point collar, pin collar or any other collar variation, a crisp, clean white collar will always make it extra special to me.⁣ 👏 ⁣ I don't know exactly if it's the extra level of elegance they provide (this is just my opinion, of course), the fact that they are a bit out of the ordinary, the powerful message they send or whatever..., all I know is I have a special appreciation for them.⁣ ⁣ Okay those were all VERY subjective reasons I gave, I know haha.⁣ ⁣ I also think they make a beautiful frame for a cool necktie knot. Now this is an objective fact ☝️, you gotta give me that.⁣ ⁣ So yeah, it's quite clear I love contrasting white collars. How about you? Tell me in the comments how you feel about them. What makes them special to you too or hey, tell me why you don't particularly like them! I'm looking forward to your comments!⁣ 👇👇👇 ⁣ ⁣ #contrastcollar #whitecollar #mensuitstyle #classicmenstyle #dappered #suitandtie #dressshirt (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HEcwDl6kY/?igshid=1dxtpi1abkjsx

Happy Sunday, friends‼️ It's been a rough week with a headache that just won't go away 🙇 most likely caused by weight lifting. "Cervogenic Headache" - look it up and always be careful with your lifts! A visit to the Dr. to get checked is in order tomorrow. Thanks a lot to all of you who reached out to me wishing the headache would go away quickly. Really means a lot. 🙏 But a headache won't stop the dapper! Suit up and push through 🤵👊 #madetomeasure #mensuitstyle #suitstyle #menwithclass #tailored #dapperman #suitedup (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5zvnUFzTt/?igshid=11i3laas531t5

Hey! I just noticed it's been a while since we last played the left vs right outfit game and we all loved it, right?⁣ 🤔 ⁣ So, left vs right... GO!⁣ 🏃 ⁣ Looking forward to your votes. Please tell me know the reasoning behind your vote in the comments!⁣ ⬇️ ⁣ ---------------------------------⁣ ⁣ Hey, recién me doy cuenta que ha pasado ya bastante tiempo desde la última vez que jugamos el juego de izquierda vs derecha, y a todos nos gustaba ¿verdad?⁣ 🤔 ⁣ Así que, ¡izquierda vs derecha!⁣ 🏃 ⁣ Espero ver sus votos. Y por favor háganme saber por qué votaron por el look que votaron.⁣ ⬇️ ⁣ ⁣ #necktie #ties #suitup #pocketsquares #dimple #meninsuits #suituptime (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzybfhflOZB/?igshid=24oizok3q7ud

Never try to live up to someone else's standards.⁣ ⁣ Set your own.⁣ ⁣ And then set them high.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #suitandtie #formalattire #gentsstyle #bespokefashion #paisleytie #menwithclass #estilomasculino (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BztNwCDFjRK/?igshid=h49fn51hm9g4

👔 Are you a fan of preppy styles?⁣ ⁣ It feels sometimes to me like the preppy approach to dapper style is a bit underrated in the scene.⁣ ⁣ It can be a good alternative to the suit and tie look and offer good opportunities to try some casual combinations that still can look very classy while also being simpler for most men to try.⁣ ⁣ Plus, let's be honest. 😁 Who doesn't love a nice bow tie?⁣ ⁣ Happy preppy Friday, friends!⁣ ⁣ --------------------------------⁣ ⁣ 👔 ¿Te gustan el estilo "preppy"?⁣ ⁣ A veces me parece que el estilo "preppy" es un poco subestimado en la escena del estilo masculino.⁣ ⁣ Este estilo puede ser una buena alternativa al look de traje completo y ofrece buenas oportunidades para intentar algunas combinaciones un poco más casuales que aún mantienen algo de elegancia, a la vez que es un estilo un tanto más simple que la mayoría pueden intentar.⁣ ⁣ Además, vamos siendo honestos... 😁 ¿a quién no le gusta un buen moño? (o pajarita, amigos españoles).⁣ ⁣ ¡Feliz viernes preppy amigos!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #preppystyle #bowtie #tiefashion #vnecksweather #dandystyle #gentsfashion #spectacles (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzizmCXlPaU/?igshid=17zthoi5uftxb

Wouldn't it be great if we could go back in time to those days when every woman and every man made a real effort to look their very best every time they walked out the door? I constantly think I would love to live in that era, at least for a while, and experience what life was truly like back then.⁣ ⁣ So while I wait for time travel to be possible, I figured a little make believe would be good enough for me... for now!⁣ ⁣ -------------------------------------------⁣ ⁣ ¿No sería genial poder ir atrás en el tiempo a los días en los que todas las mujeres y todos los hombres hacían un esfuerzo real para vestirse lo mejor posible cada vez que salían de sus casas? Constantemente pienso que me gustaría vivir en esa era, al menos por un tiempo, y experimentar cómo era realmente la vida en aquellos días.⁣ ⁣ Así que mientras espero a que viajar en el tiempo sea posible, pienso que un poco de fantasía es suficiente para mí... ¡por ahora!⁣ ⁣ #vintagestyle #vintagephotograph #vintagemenstyle #pinstripesuit #timelessstyle #formalattire (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTjWezFL1a/?igshid=1b5s3co7g941r

Ok, I give up. 😂 Embracing the no socks look this time.⁣ ⁣ I do feel however, with this tieless and jacketless outfit (in other words: no suit) it can look pretty good and it is actually fresh for these days when weather gets too hot.⁣ ⁣ So yes or no? 👇 Let me know what do you think about this look in the comments!⁣ ⁣ ------------------------------------⁣ ⁣ Ok, me rindo. 😂 Vamos a dar una oportunidad el look sin calcetines.⁣ ⁣ Creo sin embargo, que con este look sin corbata ni saco (en otras palabras: sin traje), puede ser un buen look y de hecho es más fresco para estos días en los que el clima se torna demasiado caliente.⁣ ⁣ Así que, ¿sí o no? 👇 ¡Hazme saber qué opinas acerca de este atuendo en los comentarios!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #welldressedmen #meninstyle #pinkshirt #getdapper #menwithclass #mensfashionmodel (at Puerto Vallarta Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBZ-nHlYZ5/?igshid=bfw0zf3o59j2

Sitting in front of the sea in Puerto Vallarta, sipping on a cup of warm coffee, trying to think of a good caption for this picture.⁣ ⁣ Nothing. Blank.⁣ ⁣ So I'll just go ahead and ask you: how are you doing? Good, bad, what's going on with your life? ⁣ ⁣ -------------------------------⁣ ⁣ Sentado frente al mar en Puerto Vallarta, tomando un café caliente, intentando pensar en un buen texto para acompañar esta imagen.⁣ ⁣ Nada. En Blanco.⁣ ⁣ Así que sólo te pregunto: ¿cómo estás? Bien, mal, ¿cómo va tu vida?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #mensfashion #dapperlook #waistcoat #silktie #suitandtie (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/By5ezNOl1qj/?igshid=1b5aifm1ya51c

It's all in your perspective. A problem can be an opportunity. A rejection can bring motivation. A disappointment can be revelation. A loss can be a win. It's all in your perspective. ------------------------- Todo está en tu perspectiva. Un problema puede ser una oportunidad. Un rechazo puede traer motivación. Una decepción puede ser una revelación. Una pérdida puede ser un ganancia. Todo está en tu perspectiva. #bespokestyle #dailydapper #dapperfashion #gentlemanwithstyle #bespokefashion #suituptime (at Guadalajara, Jalisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByswASMldYj/?igshid=54k3pmsrzs40

Honestly, I'm not much of a loafers type of man, but this pair of shoes may be one of my favorites in my collection.⁣ ⁣ Shoes by @thomasbirdshoes⁣ ⁣ --------------------⁣ ⁣ Honestamente, no soy mucho de usar mocasines, pero este par de zapatos bien podrían ser uno de mis favoritos en mi colección.⁣ ⁣ Zapatos por @thomasbirdshoes⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #classicshoes #mensshoes #loafers #oxbloodshoes #dressshoes #shoesaddicted #mensloafers (at Country Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/BygCGnLFVA2/?igshid=17wmo8pr2ghc5

Hard work, commitment and discipline are self-rewarding virtues.⁣ ⁣ The great outcomes they bring to your life are just added benefits.⁣ ⁣ ------------------⁣ ⁣ El trabajo duro, el compromiso y la disciplina son virtudes que en sí mismas son una recompensa.⁣ ⁣ Los grandes resultados que pueden traer a tu vida son sólo beneficios adicionales.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #suitup #sophisticated #tailormade #madetomeasure #dapperstyle #meninsuits #formalstyle (at Zapopan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BydjW7dFrjT/?igshid=efw0xxoaedel

Some ties deserve to be shown in duplicate.⁣ ⁣ --------------------------------------⁣ ⁣ Algunas corbatas merecen ser vistas en duplicado.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #neckties #menstyleguide #menselegance #suitedup #dapperman #looksgood (at Zapopan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BybDLsUFUoZ/?igshid=194wywtw9phld