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June 8, 2011
Don’t Get It Twisted Like Cinnabons
Don’t get it twisted like Cinnabons, Put This On is about everything from thrift store to couture, and the things…
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…
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