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Ghillie and Flannel

October 21, 2011

Ghillie And Flannel

ethandesu: Ghillie and Flannel This photo is a perfect illustration of the power of flannel trousers. See how pleasing the…

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The minute a man is overdressed, he is badly dressed.

October 21, 2011

The Minute A Man Is Overdressed, He Is Badly Dressed.

The minute a man is overdressed, he is badly dressed. Charles Bryant, Anderson & Sheppard’s managing director in the ‘60s…

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Drake’s started a Tumblr

October 21, 2011

Drake’s Started A Tumblr

Not only has Drake’s started a Tumblr, it’s being authored by one of menswear’s greatest writers, G. Bruce Boyer. Oh……

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eBay Round Up

October 21, 2011

EBay Round Up

TheSilentist recently alerted us to a sale at Lands’ End, where customers can get 40% off their highest priced item….

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One must know the rules first, even if you are going to break them.

October 20, 2011

One Must Know The Rules First, Even If You Are Going To Break Them.

One must know the rules first, even if you are going to break them. Your pocket square should never match…

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Ochre, Burnt Orange, Rust, and Camel

October 20, 2011

Ochre, Burnt Orange, Rust, And Camel

It’s easy to wear color in the summer, but it takes a bit of thinking to do it in the…

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Prince of Wales, not just for princes

October 20, 2011

Prince Of Wales, Not Just For Princes

parkandbond: Prince of Wales, not just for princes. If your jacket looks like this, it means two things: A) It…

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Photos from a issue of Bon Appetit

October 19, 2011

Photos From A Issue Of Bon Appetit

areasofmyexpertise: Photos from a issue of Bon Appetit, an American magazine about common French toasts and sayings. (It’s chief rival…

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Scrimp, Save, and Shop Slowly

October 19, 2011

Scrimp, Save, And Shop Slowly

In the past week, I’ve been reading The Craftsman by Richard Sennett, a wonderful book that Bruce Boyer recommended to me…

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Q and Answer: Which Shirt Cuff Button Do I Use?

October 19, 2011

Q And Answer: Which Shirt Cuff Button Do I Use?

Brandon asks: I was wondering which button to use on a barrel cuff shirt.  There are two buttons to fasten…

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Our Beloved Benefactors: Wickham House & Goodsie

October 19, 2011

Our Beloved Benefactors: Wickham House & Goodsie

Our thanks go to the advertisers who help make it possible for us to bring you Put This On.  Here’s…

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The Fourth Top Shelf Flea

October 19, 2011

The Fourth Top Shelf Flea

Our friend Giuseppe from An Affordable Wardrobe is holding his fourth Top Shelf Flea in the Boston area. If you’re…

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The Silent Season of a Hero: Annotated

October 18, 2011

The Silent Season Of A Hero: Annotated

The Silent Season of a Hero: Annotated Our friend Gay Talese wrote this piece, a profile of the late Joe…

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Here’s a tip

October 18, 2011

Here’s A Tip

Try doing your shoe shopping after 3pm. Feet swell after a bit of walking, so by trying on shoes in…

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eBay Round Ups

October 18, 2011

EBay Round Ups

MadeTailor just informed me that they’re going on tour. I have a custom shirt from them and it’s pretty good….

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