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The Great Khaki Pants-Off

November 19, 2015

The Great Khaki Pants-Off

My favorite non-denim pants? Probably a pair of vintage Christmas-y faux-patchwork from Brooks Brothers. The cut is objectively bad but…

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Jim Harbaugh’s $8 Pleated Khakis

January 15, 2014

Jim Harbaugh’s $8 Pleated Khakis

I’m from San Francisco, and I’ve really enjoyed following the 49ers remarkable run this year. Unlike most teams, you can…

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Packing for a One-Week Trip to the UK

August 19, 2013

Packing For A One-Week Trip To The UK

I’m headed to the UK later today to do a few comedy shows. Folks are always emailing for examples on…

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Finding a Higher Rise Chino

August 7, 2013

Finding A Higher Rise Chino

For the last few months, I’ve been looking for chinos built with a higher rise. As some readers may know,…

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The photo gallery of the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum

April 20, 2013

The Photo Gallery Of The Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum

I’ve just lost forty minutes in the photo gallery of the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum. The Johnsons were…

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It’s On Sale: Incotex trousers

January 10, 2013

It’s On Sale: Incotex Trousers

Mr Porter’s discount on sale items has gone up once again and Incotex trousers are now 70% off under the…

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Corduroys and Chinos

October 29, 2012

Corduroys And Chinos

One of my favorite looks for fall is combining a dark brown corduroy sport coat with a casual pair of…

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Three Types of Chinos

September 10, 2012

Three Types Of Chinos

Khaki chinos are not, as they say, just khaki chinos. Though they’re always casual, they come in different flavors of…

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Keep It Simple, Stupid.

February 16, 2012

Keep It Simple, Stupid.

I was watching The Odd Couple the other night, and I was struck by a question: why does Walter Matthau…

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The T-Shirt Outfit

September 5, 2011

The T-Shirt Outfit

When it comes to casual clothing, I’m a big advocate of simplification. When it’s Sunday and I’m not getting dressed…

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A Complete Guide to Getting Chinos This Summer

July 13, 2011

A Complete Guide To Getting Chinos This Summer

Chinos have a bit of a circutous history. They began as part of the British Army’s standard uniform starting around…

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Reading, PA or environs, don’t miss the Bill’s Khakis Warehouse Sale

June 9, 2011

Reading, PA Or Environs, Don’t Miss The Bill’s Khakis Warehouse Sale

If you’re in Reading, PA or environs, don’t miss the Bill’s Khakis Warehouse Sale. Bill’s are actually made in the…

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chinos and khakis

April 29, 2011

Chinos And Khakis

I can’t really tell the difference between chinos and khakis but I know that chinos are cool and khakis are…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style on the Cheap

April 29, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style On The Cheap

Before Jesse let me start writing here, I was a dedicated PTO reader for more than a year. One of the…

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It’s On Sale - Bill’s Khakis M3 in various styles

April 27, 2011

It’s On Sale – Bill’s Khakis M3 In Various Styles

Bill’s Khakis are the highest-quality khaki you can buy for everyday wear. They’re sort of like a modern, iGent-approved boutique…

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