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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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Southwick Made-to-Measure at Costco?

November 30, 2010

Southwick Made-to-Measure At Costco?

A StyleForum member named rezzo posted this interesting story recently… While at Costco I checked out the Southwick display they…

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A Clean Shirt Everyday

November 23, 2010

A Clean Shirt Everyday

publicradiointernational: emergentfutures: This Washing Machine for the closet. Designed for men, it uses a combination of humidity, ionization, ozone (O3)…

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Q and Answer: Should You Get It At Ross?

November 4, 2010

Q And Answer: Should You Get It At Ross?

Dieter asks: How do you feel about off-price stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross?  Is it worth the effort?…

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In 2008, Americans owned an average of 92 items of clothing

October 27, 2010

In 2008, Americans Owned An Average Of 92 Items Of Clothing

In 2008, Americans owned an average of 92 items of clothing, not counting underwear, bras and pajamas, according to Cotton…

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Q and Answer: Contrast Cuffs and Collar

October 13, 2010

Q And Answer: Contrast Cuffs And Collar

Sascha writes to ask: What are your thoughts on contrasting cuffs and collars?  What’s the tradition behind this? When a…

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