You are now viewing posts about:
how to thrift
Search Again
Filter:
October 8, 2012
Getting Your Buttons Down
Knowing how to properly sew on a button is perhaps one of the most useful clothes-related skills you can pick…
October 2, 2012
The Brooks Brothers Blazer: The Real Deal
If you asked me what the single most classic item of American men’s clothing was, I’d have a pretty solid…
October 1, 2012
Chipp Sack Coat
Over the weekend, the Styleforum user ChetBakerSings managed to thrift this Chipp sack coat. Not only is it both insane…
September 23, 2012
How Do I Dress In Real Life?
How do I dress in real life? Here I am at Earwolf studios, recording How Did This Get Made with…
September 7, 2012
Q And Answer: Elbow Patches
Shane asks: I would love to hear some discussion on blazers / sports coats and the use of elbow patches….
September 3, 2012
Put This On Season 2 Episode 2 Clothing Credits
Introduction & Thrifting with Street Etiquette Suit – High Society Tailors (fabric by Molloy & Sons) Scarf – Vintage Brooks…
August 20, 2012
Shoe Project: Florsheim Imperial Longwings
When I travel, I prefer to take only one pair of dress shoes – it leaves me room for a…
June 12, 2012
Un-Lining A Jacket
A week or so ago, I picked up this jacket at a thrift store. It didn’t need too much adjustment…
June 7, 2012
Q And Answer: How Can I Get An Office-Appropriate Wardrobe For $500?
americastoppushing writes: I just got a job at a major publishing house in NYC and the whole staff here is very…
June 6, 2012
Q And Answer: What Can I Wear With A Black Blazer?
Sam writes: So I recently made a cardinal sin and bought an item, rather than an outfit. I saw on…
May 30, 2012
There’re Too Many Baby Clothes In The World To Buy New Ones
My son is ten months old and to this point, I’ve been very good about buying almost all of his…
May 28, 2012
Affordable Basics
Most people want to dress well, but they don’t care to spend a small fortune or an inordinate amount of…
May 7, 2012
Five Footwear Brands Under $250
There’s no article of clothing that reveals more about the wearer’s taste, as well as attention to detail and care,…
April 30, 2012
A Tale Of Two Shoes
StyleForum has a great thread titled “A Tale of Two Shoes.” In it, a member named Demeter shows a pair…
April 18, 2012
Fixing A Pull On A Silk Tie
I’ve had this glen plaid Isaia tie for about a year now. I love it, but unfortunately, it has a…
Our Benefactors
