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SODO Athletic Lab finds the “trifecta” of athletic wear with relaunch
Finding comfort, performance, and presentation in athleticwear
Getting to the gym and working hard is the majority of staying fit (not including the vital nutritional aspect of the journey). Having the right clothing that works hard with you is another critical aspect. Founded in 2013, SODO Athletic Lab reinvented themselves and has a new look and a new feel. The SODO Athletic Lab relaunch features a new line that captures the trifecta of athletic wear.
“Men’s activewear is dominated by brands whose focus lies somewhere else — in shoes or women's wear, for example —and who largely produce low quality, seasonal items on a fast production schedule,” said MatthewStuart, Co-founder of Sodo Athletic Lab. “When we took over the reins at Sodo, we asked a simple question — what’s missing in the market and what is worth making For us, the answer is this collection: carefully considered activewear that delivers robust functionality with subtle sophistication and quiet confidence."
Good enough for a Super Bowl champ
Formal wear for men: Your complete guide for holiday gatherings
Look your best when everyone else is trying to
You may not realize it, but you need to upgrade your formal wear to be at the top of your game. When the holiday season comes around, you'll get invited to countless parties, get-togethers, and soirees. Many of them, at least nowadays, will be come as you are, meaning they don't really care what you wear and there's no specific dress code.
In the olden days, a party such as this was a formal event: tuxedo, bow tie, and your best behavior. While you may think we are beyond the days of The Great Gatsby, you, above others, as a loyal reader of The Manual, should know better. Everything comes back around, and you need to be ready with a deep knowledge of formal wear for men.
Make sure you're always looking your best in black tie
Everyone remembers where they were the first time they watched James Bond walk into the shot wearing a tuxedo. Whether you were introduced to the tuxedo by Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, or someone in between, the tuxedo is part of their image. Everyone from Jay Gatsby to Danny Ocean has rocked the tuxedo in the best ways. Most of us tried to recreate the look when it came around to prom, to varying results. But now we can help you figure out how to wear a tuxedo to keep up with the men above.
While we can't guarantee you will pass as 007, throw the best Gatsby party, or pull off the heist of the century (we definitely don't suggest giving this a shot), we can tell you that if you follow these tips, you will put them all to shame.
When to wear a tuxedo
