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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…
April 11, 2012
Put This On Season Two, Episode 2: Eclecticism
Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits New York City, where eclectic style is a…
March 22, 2012
The Great Kefir Clean-Up
When we planned our ad spot for Lifeway Kefir, we expected to find some clothes for me to wear at…
February 6, 2012
Q And Answer: Can I Repair Frayed Shirt Collars And Cuffs?
David asks: I do a lot of thrifting button-down shirts. Sometimes I’ll get attached to a shirt even if it’s…
January 25, 2012
Ramen Noodle Budget: Pitfalls & Mistakes
The benefit of the Ramen Noodle Budget plan is that it enables you to buy things cheaply. But you should…
January 19, 2012
Ramen Noodle Budget: Where To Shop
The absolute best deals you’ll find anywhere will probably come from thrift stores, eBay, Etsy and StyleForum’s Buy & Sell….
December 25, 2011
I Once Wore Black Tie To A “gala” Theater Opening
I once wore black tie to a “gala” theater opening, and literally four different people asked if my wife and…
December 11, 2011
Will From A Suitable Wardrobe’s New Overcoat
I have to admit I’m jealous of Will from A Suitable Wardrobe’s new overcoat. It’s absolutely stunning. I live in…
October 25, 2011
Men’s Clothes: How To Store Them
Men often email me to ask how to store their clothes, so I thought I’d offer a few simple best…
September 26, 2011
How Do You Know You’re Officially Official?
How do you know you’re officially official? Perhaps when there’s a profile of you in GQ. They followed me on…
September 11, 2011
Ascot Chang X The Armoury
ethandesu: A preliminary sample of the ACxTA collaboration Linen Safari Jacket. Done in a Solbiati Linen, the first run will…
July 29, 2011
On Gay Talese & Limited Budgets
When we visited Gay Talese, Adam, Ben and I admired his home. It’s a beautiful multi-story townhouse in Manhattan. Mr….
July 19, 2011
Q And Answer: How Much Can My Clothes Be Altered?
Mario writes us to ask: When you’re hunting for used quality clothing, you’re bound to come across pieces that are…
June 18, 2011
Q And Answer: A Striped Jacket With Odd Trousers?
Adam asks: In one of my best thrifting trips yet, I snagged a Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece suit jacket for…
June 15, 2011
Plan Ahead
Almost every week, I get an email that goes something like this: “I’ve got a (job interview / wedding /…
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