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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…
May 18, 2011
Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People In Business
A tip of the cap to the kind people at Fast Company magazine, who have included me on their list…
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…
April 29, 2011
Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions
A month or two ago, the Chinese made-to-measure operation Modern Tailor offered a special introductory offer: a basic oxford shirt…
April 26, 2011
Required Reading For New Hires At A Salvation Army In Minnesota
This amazing list is required reading for new hires at a Salvation Army in Minnesota. I read about it before…
April 6, 2011
Use The Brannock!
You think you know your shoe size, but I think you don’t. Every shoe is different. Not just brand to…
March 31, 2011
Elephants Are A Big Value Add In A “what I’m Wearing” Photo
You gotta admit – elephants are a big value add in a “what I’m wearing” photo. (photo from The Thrift…
March 21, 2011
Watch Out For Licensed Goods And Diffusion Lines
As long as I’m offering thrifting pro tips, here’s another: watch out for licensed goods and diffusion lines. Beginning with…
February 3, 2011
This Fits: Updated EBay Suit Searches
This Fits: Updated eBay Suit Searches thisfits: Just a little housekeeping … I’ve made a few tweaks to my post…
January 18, 2011
Chest Canvas And The Pinch Test
I’d been debating whether to hold on to this little tip for a future video episode, but it looks like…
January 10, 2011
Cavalry Twill Season!
A recent run of luck has led to a near-surfeit of cavalry twill trousers in my wardrobe. Two pairs thrifted,…
January 10, 2011
Cavalry Twill Season!
A recent run of luck has led to a near-surfeit of cavalry twill trousers in my wardrobe. Two pairs thrifted,…
December 5, 2010
Good, Fast, Cheap, Pick Two
John writes: I’m trying to transition to better, more interesting clothing, but when I double-check the internets regarding whether something…
December 5, 2010
I Just Purchased This Midnight Blue Dinner Suit On EBay
thesilentist: I just purchased this midnight blue dinner suit on eBay. Including shipping, the total cost to me will be…
November 23, 2010
Paraboot Shoes
A month or so ago, I was visiting a favorite thrift store and happened upon a pair of lightly-worn Paraboot…
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