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Q and Answer: What’s the best white tee?

April 11, 2011

Q And Answer: What’s The Best White Tee?

D2F asks: Do you have any suggestions for good, long lasting plain white t’s? Most white tees simply won’t last…

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On Cardigans and Old PTO Wisdom

April 11, 2011

On Cardigans And Old PTO Wisdom

Thanks to Jesse for the introduction, and the incredible opportunity to blog at Put This On!  I took some time…

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Great flea markets almost every weekend of the month

April 10, 2011

Great Flea Markets Almost Every Weekend Of The Month

One of the best parts of living in Southern California is the access to great flea markets almost every weekend…

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College basketball coach outfits

March 18, 2011

College Basketball Coach Outfits

Speaking of my conversation with the Wall Street Journal, here’s the whole interview on their sports blog. In it, I…

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$19.95 introductory offer off Modern Tailor

March 5, 2011

$19.95 Introductory Offer Off Modern Tailor

The online made-to-measure shirt tailor Modern Tailor is offering a $19.95 introductory offer for shirts in their simplest blue oxford…

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Using Oxiclean for Stain Removal

February 14, 2011

Using Oxiclean For Stain Removal

In Episode 4 of Put This On, I address using Oxiclean to remove stains – particularly underarm stains. You can…

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Put This On Episode 4: Grooming

February 14, 2011

Put This On Episode 4: Grooming

Jesse visits the barber, a how-to for the classic wet shave and some guidance on avoiding and removing underarm yellowing…

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Robert Caro on LBJ’s dress

February 8, 2011

Robert Caro On LBJ’s Dress

His clothes were dramatic, too. Although he owned blue suits, most of them didn’t look like those worn by other…

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Q and Answer: Collar Stays

January 27, 2011

Q And Answer: Collar Stays

Yama asks: I’ve been getting frustrated with the plastic collar stays that come with most of my shirts. I see…

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You don’t need to wear a tuxedo if you’re being married

January 26, 2011

You Don’t Need To Wear A Tuxedo If You’re Being Married

I’ve written extensively on the subject of weddings, but I’ve been getting more emails, so I’ll write it again. You…

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Q and Answer: Why are there two buttons on my cuff?

January 4, 2011

Q And Answer: Why Are There Two Buttons On My Cuff?

Alejandro writes: What’s the deal with the extra button on shirt cuffs? I’d always assumed that it was so people…

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Heavy Tweed Jacket

December 29, 2010

Heavy Tweed Jacket

One of my favorite men’s style blogs, Heavy Tweed Jacket, has returned with a vengeance from a long hiatus. More…

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Q and Answer: Converting European Sizes to American Sizes for Jackets and Pants

December 23, 2010

Q And Answer: Converting European Sizes To American Sizes For Jackets And Pants

Ryan asks: Why in the hell are US sizes always exactly 10 under the Euro size. Is that totally arbitrary?…

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We Got It For Free

December 21, 2010

We Got It For Free

Our longtime advertisers RibbedTee sent us their latest product a couple months ago – a modal blend undershirt from their…

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British shirtmaker T.M. Lewin

December 3, 2010

British Shirtmaker T.M. Lewin

One of the better values in low-price shirts is the British shirtmaker T.M. Lewin. The quality of the shirts is…

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