Megan Collins

New York

Founder and Editorial Director, Style Girlfriend and Freelance Writer at Freelance

professional guys' girl @styleGF | cautious optimist @the46project

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Articles

I Know the Best Souvenirs, No Matter Where You Go On Vacation

1 week ago | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

A dress shirt scooped on High Street in London. Luxe loafers from a tiny leather shop in Milan. A vintage suede chore coat picked up at a thrift store in Montana. You may not think of purchases like these as “souvenirs” from a vacation, but they’re actually the best souvenirs you can treat yourself to when traveling. On your next trip, why not create memories and build your wardrobe—by bringing home pieces that carry the story of where you’ve been?
San Francisco' Is The Only Good Gen X Man

2 weeks ago | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

There are a few celebrities whose voices respond in my brain when I’m seeking guidance, WWJD-style. They don’t know it, but there they are, swirling around all the time, like an un-corrupted version of Meta’s AI. Looking in my closet, I think: What would Gwyneth Paltrow wear to this business dinner for a slightly elevated yet effortlessly casual effect?
IYKYK: The Best Baby Registry Items Dads Need to Know

2 weeks ago | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

When it comes to prepping for a new baby, dads-to-be are often tasked with instruction manual jobs. Jobs like “Install the car seat” and “Assemble the stroller.” That car seat? She chose it. The stroller? She’s been debating between an UPPAbaby Vista 3 and the Bugaboo Kangaroo for months. You don’t even know your Nuna from your Doona. But it’s 2025! The baby stuff that saves your sleep, your sanity, and your living room from looking like a daycare?
The Best Men's Summer Wedding Suit Picks (2025)

1 month ago | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

Whether you’ve got one wedding on your calendar this summer or one hundred, you’re going to need a suit to wear. If the thought of showing up in a traditional dark style has you breaking a sweat before you even RSVP, though, don’t worry. We’ve got you. The warm weather season calls for a lighter touch – think breathable fabrics in summer-weight blends. A move away from heavy wool and towards more comfortable options like cotton or linen? That’s the right idea. Bottom line?
The Best Men's Summer Shorts are Stylish and Comfortable

1 month ago | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

The best men’s summer shorts, presented in partnership with HuckberryImagine this: You’ve just woken up on the Saturday morning of July 4th weekend, and it’s going to be a long day. On the agenda? A neighborhood parade, followed by a friend’s backyard cookout in the afternoon. And of course, fireworks after dark. The weather app on your phone tells you that it’s going to be a balmy 85 degrees by 11am.
Journal of School Health | ASHS Journal | Wiley Online Library

2 months ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Connie Cai |Katherine Connor |Sara Johnson |Megan Collins

COMMENTARY Maximizing Parental Engagement in School-Based Vision Programs Connie Cai, Connie Cai Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USASearch for more papers by this authorKatherine A. Connor, Katherine A. Connor Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA The Rales Center for the Integration of Health and Education, Baltimore, Maryland, USASearch for more papers by this authorSara B. Johnson, Sara B.
The Best 6 Inch Shorts Look Good on Every Thigh… We Mean Guy

2 months ago | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

Tired of the “How short is too short” debate? No, I’m not talking about the height you list on dating apps — I’m talking about your shorts. As women who appreciate a well-dressed man, the team here at SG HQ is ready to make a declaration: a 6″ inseam is the perfect compromise for a guy who thinks 5-inch shorts are just not enough fabric. They’re flattering, versatile, and — most importantly — approved by the ladies of Team SG. In fact, it might be the only inseam you need this season.
Every Guy Can Pull Off Checkerboard Vans. Here's How

Mar 24, 2025 | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

There are some things a man of a certain age — ie, voting age — simply shouldn’t wear. A t-shirt that reads “Female Body Inspector.” Square toe shoes. A wallet chain. But checkerboard Vans? This timeless sneaker deserves a spot in every man’s wardrobe. From babies to teens to grown-ass men, the checkerboard Vans aesthetic just works. Wearing these funky sneakers is, as they say, a vibe.
The Asics Sneakers Outfits Women Want to See Guys Wearing

Mar 19, 2025 | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

Like it or not, the early 2000s are back. The Youth™ have found our Spotify TRL playlists and embraced dressing like models for Delia’s and Hot Topic. So it’s no surprise the era’s sneaker styles are back. Asics sneakers, in particular, are having a moment. From the GT-2160 to the Gel-Kayano, the Japanese footwear brand best known for its running sneakers can be seen on all kinds of stylish guys’ feet these days. If you’re more comfortable with a lifestyle sneaker than a technical sneaker, good news.
How To Establish A Bedtime Routine You Can Actually Stick To

Mar 13, 2025 | stylegirlfriend.com | Megan Collins

It’s Sleep Week! Tune in for Team SG’s hard-earned tips on how to get the best shut eye this side of an Ambien. On my last visit to see family in Wisconsin, I asked my niece about the little boombox with cat ears by her bed. “It’s called a Tonie, MaeMae,” she told me with an eye roll surprisingly well-executed for a seven year-old.