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The Necktie Series, Part IV: Expanding your collection

May 25, 2011

The Necktie Series, Part IV: Expanding Your Collection

Yesterday, I talked about the bare bones of a minimal tie collection. Today, I’ll talk about how to expand from…

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Q and Answer: What About Cheap Ties?

May 24, 2011

Q And Answer: What About Cheap Ties?

Adam writes: You guys always feature really nice, but also really expensive stuff. For ties, you might like to highlight…

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The Necktie Series, Part III: Starting Your Basics

May 24, 2011

The Necktie Series, Part III: Starting Your Basics

In my estimation, a well dressed man needs at least a dozen or two neckties. A dozen if he doesn’t…

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What ties should be part of a basic, minimal collection

May 23, 2011

What Ties Should Be Part Of A Basic, Minimal Collection

Starting tomorrow, I’ll talk this week about what ties should be part of a basic, minimal collection. First, however, I…

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Atlanta brothers Andre and Keith Churchwell

May 23, 2011

Atlanta Brothers Andre And Keith Churchwell

Atlanta brothers Andre and Keith Churchwell looking brilliant on a summer evening, in a photo from A Suitable Wardrobe. Two…

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There has been a lot of buzz over raw silk ties. I’m a big, big fan.

May 23, 2011

There Has Been A Lot Of Buzz Over Raw Silk Ties. I’m A Big, Big Fan.

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz over raw silk ties. I’m a big, big fan. However, almost without…

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I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes

May 18, 2011

I Need Some Help Finding A Durable, Comfortable Pair Of Summer Shoes

I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes. As to whether they should be fashionable: I…

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What Is Traditional American Style?

May 12, 2011

What Is Traditional American Style?

Our most recent video, Tradition, features a conversation with Jay Walter, a true-blue American style traditionalist. The American aesthetic is…

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University of Illinois Extensions' Stain Solutions

May 12, 2011

University Of Illinois Extensions’ Stain Solutions

I was reading the Wall Street Journal’s article on underarm sweat stains and came across this excerpt The University of Illinois Extension…

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Q and Answer: Should I Wear Non-Iron Shirts?

May 11, 2011

Q And Answer: Should I Wear Non-Iron Shirts?

Shai writes to ask about non-iron shirts: I love the convenience but am not 100% sure what I’m giving up…

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The leather bracelet has been in vogue recently

April 30, 2011

The Leather Bracelet Has Been In Vogue Recently

They’re not for every man, but the leather bracelet has been in vogue recently. If they are to your taste,…

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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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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part IV: Swim Shorts

April 28, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part IV: Swim Shorts

While Jesse grew up in the Bay Area and later moved to Southern California, I grew up in Southern California…

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We Got It For Free: Tingley Executive Overshoes

April 27, 2011

We Got It For Free: Tingley Executive Overshoes

The folks at BeltOutlet.com asked if there were any of their products we’d like to review, so I asked for…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part III: Polo Shirts

April 27, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part III: Polo Shirts

Aside from maybe chinos, there are few things more quintessential to summer style than polos. It was invented in 1933…

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