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If, like the rest of urban men across the country, you look to “Mad Men” as a personal style guide, don’t stop at the suits and skinny ties. The show’s meticulously combed, slicked-back hairstyles are the height of chic once again.

The key to the look? Gloria Ponce, the head of the hair department on Mad Men, has revealed in the New York Times that she relies on a mix of Redken For Men Holding Gel Grip Tight (Medium Control) and AeroGel Styling Spray by TRI Professional Hair Care. (The Times reporter was investigating the look for a Halloween party. But really, why not wear it every day??)

Bonus: The updated sleek effect isn’t at all greasy, and wears like tungsten. “I’ve had a piece of the set fall on my head and my hair didn’t move,” says actor Jon Hamm.

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Two words: A trench.

Look at it this way: If Humphrey Bogart, Clive Owen and most of the characters in The Matrix can all look supercool in a trench coat, you can, too. First and foremost, the wearing of a trench coat makes you look authoritative and mysterious. Secondly, it’s that rare, nice, mid-weight coat that looks equally great with a suit OR jeans. Thirdly, the trench is timeless and you can feel entirely justified wearing it for the next few decades.

In short: Go forth and invest in one! Here’s three of the best:

Caution: If you find that even your dog is drooling with envy over your new trench coat, you must buy one for him, too. If you choose this option, however, please try not to wear your matching coats at the same time unless you are a man-and-dog spy team.