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September 23, 2014
How To Get Rid Of Your Clothes
As James Taylor sang of the changing seasons: “The frost is on the pumpkin / and the hay is in…
September 17, 2014
Put This On: Season Two
For the second season of Put This On, we take to the road and visit New York City, London, and Milan…
September 4, 2014
Bolder Ties For A Less Boring Look
Bold ties have a bad reputation, and perhaps for good reason. In the 1940s, shortly after the war, wild tie…
September 3, 2014
Q And Answer: What To Pack For Traveling To Cold Climates?
Erieking writes us to ask: I’m looking to travel to Europe next year, and will be in many different climates. I have…
September 3, 2014
Dyeing Traditions At Tezomeya
Love true, natural indigo tones but hate boiling large amounts of plant matter and insects in your apartment? Jon at…
August 21, 2014
Fake Deals
Medium has a story today on the less-than-honest business practices of discount and outlet stores. An excerpt: Despite common belief,…
August 20, 2014
Emily Spivack’s Worn Stories Project: What Are The Things We Want To Hold Onto?
I don’t have hard data on closet turnover rates, but even the thriftiest and most #timelessly dressed guys will end…
July 29, 2014
Ben Harrison And His Beautiful Fiance Rachel
I just wanted to share this photo of our director, Ben Harrison, and his beautiful fiance Rachel on board The…
July 17, 2014
Real People: The Endurance Of Prep
Prep style is a little like ska music (bear with me). Although it’s never really gone, every decade or so…
July 16, 2014
Real People: The Peak-Lapel, Single-Breasted Suit
Having peak lapels on a single-breasted jacket can be tricky. Without the longer lapel line of a double-breasted coat, a…
July 3, 2014
Real People: Madras And Brown Grenadine
It can be quite difficult to wear madras, the bold Indian cotton, without looking like a clown. I love The…
May 28, 2014
Colin Marshall On Men’s Style Books: Adolf Loos, Why A Man Should Be Well-Dressed
Here we have a book that, to Put This On readers, may at first seem both perfectly relevant and perfectly…
May 21, 2014
Q And Answer: How Slim Should Pants Be?
John writes us to ask: Where do you land on the tapering and fullness of trousers? Just yesterday, I came across…
May 19, 2014
Shrinking Wool Sweaters
As much as I admire vintage clothing, I rarely shop in thrift stores, only because I assume nothing will fit…
March 27, 2014
How Much Should You Spend On Dress Shoes?
One of the questions I frequently get in my inbox is: “I’m looking to buy a better pair of dress…
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