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I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes

May 18, 2011

I Need Some Help Finding A Durable, Comfortable Pair Of Summer Shoes

I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes. As to whether they should be fashionable: I…

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I don’t really care for cotton sweaters

May 18, 2011

I Don’t Really Care For Cotton Sweaters

I’ve said in the past that I don’t really care for cotton sweaters, but one of the exceptions I make…

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Ironing for People Who Like It

May 14, 2011

Ironing For People Who Like It

For the past month, I’ve been using Pierre’s method of ironing, which he demonstrates step by step here. The really…

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University of Illinois Extensions' Stain Solutions

May 12, 2011

University Of Illinois Extensions’ Stain Solutions

I was reading the Wall Street Journal’s article on underarm sweat stains and came across this excerpt The University of Illinois Extension…

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eBay Round Up

May 6, 2011

EBay Round Up

Jesse and I decided to would start collaborating on eBay Round Up posts. We’ll try to do this once or…

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Thin Red Line are offering a pretty remarkable deal today

May 2, 2011

Thin Red Line Are Offering A Pretty Remarkable Deal Today

The English shirt makers Thin Red Line are offering a pretty remarkable deal today. Sign up for an account on…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style on the Cheap

April 29, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style On The Cheap

Before Jesse let me start writing here, I was a dedicated PTO reader for more than a year. One of the…

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Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions

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…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part I: Bretons

April 25, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part I: Bretons

The trees in my neighborhood have been leafing and flowering for some time now, but this weekend, as the weather…

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a five day series about other summer items you may need

April 24, 2011

A Five Day Series About Other Summer Items You May Need

I’ve already talked about linen shirts and fabrics for hot weather, but starting tomorrow, I’m going to do a five day series about other…

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Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks

April 21, 2011

Brooks Brothers “Friends And Family” Sale Starts In Just Two Weeks

Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks, on May 5th. It’s unclear what the discounts will…

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The Trouble with Conan’s Suits

April 21, 2011

The Trouble With Conan’s Suits

I’ve really loved watching the new Conan show on TBS. O’Brien himself is a brilliant comic mind, they’ve booked funny…

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The key to ironing was putting the thing you want flat under the iron

April 13, 2011

The Key To Ironing Was Putting The Thing You Want Flat Under The Iron

I jokingly remarked on Twitter earlier today that the key to ironing was putting the thing you want flat under…

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Summer is approaching

April 12, 2011

Summer Is Approaching

Summer is approaching, and if you’ve been paying attention to menswear for more than a year, you know every menswear…

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Matt Spaiser at The Suits of James Bond

April 12, 2011

Matt Spaiser At The Suits Of James Bond

Matt Spaiser at The Suits of James Bond covers some of JB’s favorite cream-colored shirts. I wear a lot of…

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