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Southwick Made-to-Measure at Costco?

November 30, 2010

Southwick Made-to-Measure At Costco?

A StyleForum member named rezzo posted this interesting story recently… While at Costco I checked out the Southwick display they…

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An Address to the Corduroy Appreciation Club

November 12, 2010

An Address To The Corduroy Appreciation Club

I was lucky enough to be invited to speak to the fifth annual Grand Meeting of the Corduroy Appreciation Club…

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A Loosey-Goosey Brand Guide for Thrifting Suits and Sportcoats

November 1, 2010

A Loosey-Goosey Brand Guide For Thrifting Suits And Sportcoats

I’ve had many requests for a list of brands to look for when thrifting.  Of course, this is a monumentally…

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Q and Answer: Contrast Cuffs and Collar

October 13, 2010

Q And Answer: Contrast Cuffs And Collar

Sascha writes to ask: What are your thoughts on contrasting cuffs and collars?  What’s the tradition behind this? When a…

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How to Dress for TV

October 6, 2010

How To Dress For TV

I’ve been doing some TV work lately, and I dress myself for camera, so I’ve had to familiarize myself with…

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Fixing a Pull in a Silk Tie

September 23, 2010

Fixing A Pull In A Silk Tie

A StyleForum user named Orgetorix recommended this method for repairing a pulled thread in silk.  He says it’s worked for…

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Q and Answer: Can I Wear a Guayabera?

September 12, 2010

Q And Answer: Can I Wear A Guayabera?

Peter writes: All summer, I have been struggling to look presentable in extreme heat. For some reason (I assume the…

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Making your own pocket squares

September 12, 2010

Making Your Own Pocket Squares

After checking out our post on making your own pocket squares, Brandon from San Francisco stopped by the fabric store,…

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Q and Answer: What Do I Do About Underarm Stains on Shirts?

September 10, 2010

Q And Answer: What Do I Do About Underarm Stains On Shirts?

Rebecca writes from Changwon, South Korea: My boyfriend and I are teaching in southern South Korea and it is the…

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Here’s an excellent step-by-step guide to making your own pocket squares

September 5, 2010

Here’s An Excellent Step-by-step Guide To Making Your Own Pocket Squares

If you’re feeling handy, like me, then here’s an excellent step-by-step guide to making your own pocket squares.  You can…

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I made something.

August 30, 2010

I Made Something.

A few months ago, my wife and I decided to learn to sew.  Our ambitions, to begin, were modest.  She…

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We Got It For Free: Kent Wang Bounty

August 20, 2010

We Got It For Free: Kent Wang Bounty

I’ve often recommended Kent Wang’s superb accessories here on Put This On.  The reason I like them is that in…

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What’s Wrong with Saboteur?

August 19, 2010

What’s Wrong With Saboteur?

When there’s a style post on BoingBoing or Lifehacker, you can rely on our mailbox filling up with notifications thereof. …

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Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

August 17, 2010

Cab Calloway Performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

A couple people have sent me this amazing video of Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive” in the film Stormy…

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If you have a gut.

August 16, 2010

If You Have A Gut.

A lot of people write me asking about what to do about their guts.  Some are skinny with big guts,…

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