For the Boys, Part III - The Finale

As a wrap-up to my For the Men mini-series, there were some loose ends to tie up beyond the bar and dating scene. Like, what are their go-to places for clothes? What about where they get their hair cut? Seemingly simple things for us ladies to consider, but for guys, the options are much more limited. So, here we go!

"The All-Atlanta Post By the Men, For the Men." Part III

Men's Style

Unless a guy is a hardcore fan of the local $5 barber or the no-name dry cleaner, he likely has some favorite places around town he frequents for all of his personal style needs. Here were a few options that stood out:

Image via American Haircuts

• Buckhead Alterations
• Oxxo - this new-age Dry Cleaner in Buckhead offers 24-hour pickup service using a provided member card and a machine that brings your clothes to the window! 
• American Haircuts - with two locations in the metro area, this place is a top-runner for many of the men surveyed. On top of the haircut, they do a hot shave if you make an appointment. Biggest win? They'll give you free liquor while you're there. 
• Rooster's on Power's Ferry - similar perks to American, plus shoe shines, waxes and manicures for the guys if they are daring :)
• No one store in particular, but in general, the consignment shops in Little Five Points have great options for inexpensive, retro-style ties and blazers.

Did you know there are at least five high-end menswear retailers and tailors in the immediate Northside area? I definitely did not, but checking out this post from Wedding Soiree makes me want to be a man for a day and stop by to shop. How swank!

Other Fun Things To Do as a Guy Around Town 

Other than hitting the pool, the golf course or the local brewery, what do guys like to do on the weekends here in Atlanta?

Image via German Bierfest

• Record shops - the ones in Little Five Points are perfect for the the music buffs out there
• Monster Jam - remember to wear your camo and redneck attire!
• Oysterfest
• Braves Opening Day
• Dunwoody Beer Festival
• Restaurant Weeks - Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown
• Peachtree Road Race - run or walk it, or pick a spot on Peachtree St. to drink, eat and cheer on the racers for the morning
• Germain Bierfest
• College football games - catch a night game at Georgia Tech on September 1
• Falcons and Hawks games - especially any playoff games
• Vans Warped Tour - throwback concert, anyone?

Last Thoughts From the Men and Me

The guys that helped me out on this "survey" suggested it would be interesting to extend this whole thing back to the girls to get the same insights. While it'd be fun for us gals to get some new recommendations of favorite places to go and events to attend, the men out there are particularly interested in knowing what WE want, too! How have our dating and social scenes changed within the 5-10 years out of college? What things do we look for while cruising the town with our girls? 

Great idea, guys! I can't wait to bring this back this summer as a Girls Edition for your reading pleasure :)

Many, many thanks to the participants of my informal survey! I appreciate your help and feedback. You guys rock!