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Charlotte's Best Menswear Shops: A Southend Style Guide

  Charlotte's Best Menswear Shops: A Southend Style Guide Charlotte has quietly become one of the American South's most stylish cities. The transformation is hard to miss if you've been paying attention: a...

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How to Dress Better in 2026: The Art of Leveling Up

So, as I sit here at the start of 2026, I am announcing to all those in denial: It’s time. The adage of “dress for the job you want” has never been truer....but now...you can lead the pack...it is your cheat code to get ahead. For those wanting to make a change and be better in 2026, this is your guide. It is simple...but simple does not necessarily mean easy.

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The Masters: A Tradition, A Mindset, A Southern Rite of Spring ⛳️

Ahh, The Masters... The proverbial catnip for Southern millennial guys and middle-aged men alike. It’s the great equalizer of status… that rare mix of nostalgia, aspiration, and just enough exclusivity to fe...

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Needs vs Wants & the OMJ Fall Preview

I'm sorry in advance; I may get a bit philosophical in this week's blogpost. On my never-ending mission to ensure OMJ is the very best it can be, sometimes a light bulb will go off (something of an "aha"...

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3 New Offerings for 2022 (Plus The Whiskey Club!)

Big things are coming for OMJ in 2022! We are introducing a Custom Casual Line, Custom Casual Shoes, broadening our Ready Wear Essentials and finally rolling out the OMJ Whiskey Club.

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New! Back to Work Styling Service

We’re looking ahead to the fall, and offering a new service for our clientele returning to the office. Set up an appointment for OMJ’s Back to Work Styling Service.

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Fall Layering Tips

As the weather finally starts to turn chilly here in Charlotte, it’s only appropriate to talk about layering tips for fall. Not just for warmth, but for style, too. We’ve selected a few categories to think about when pulling together an outfit with layers. 

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Behind the Scenes of a Virtual Appointment

Go behind the scenes of a Virtual Appointment with OMJ. See how we can talk through options, look at fabrics and get measurement remotely. Plus we share the unexpected benefit of going virtual.

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From the Archives: First Time at The Masters

A lifetime dream came true, as I got to attend the opening round of the 2015 Masters. Obviously, I had to recap such a monumental occasion...this is personal...as you can probably tell.

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New Year. New Look. New Location.

In Winter 2020, our company will expand into a beautiful new flagship showroom in the heart of Southend’s Design Center of the Carolinas under a new umbrella brand: OMJ.

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The Great Pappy Giveaway: 2019

When a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year landed in our hands, we decided to pass it onto one lucky customer. Between now and the end of April, every $100 spent at Ole Mason Jar or Mason Custom grants you one entry into The Great Pappy Giveaway.

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