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Eight Days of Style

December 17, 2009

Eight Days Of Style

Reader Lucy wrote to us to ask that we suggest eight super-basic, affordable Hanukkah gifts for her boyfriend “to replace…

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Eight Days of Style

December 16, 2009

Eight Days Of Style

Reader Lucy wrote to us to ask that we suggest eight super-basic, affordable Hanukkah gifts for her boyfriend “to replace…

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Alternative Apparel Update

December 16, 2009

Alternative Apparel Update

So yesterday I offered to do a group buy on Alternative Apparel rugby shirts if we could get together 12…

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The Rugby Shirt

December 16, 2009

The Rugby Shirt

A lot of folks have been emailing looking for alternatives to t-shirts and oxfords for casual wear.  So let me…

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Eight Days of Style

December 14, 2009

Eight Days Of Style

Reader Lucy wrote to us to ask that we suggest eight super-basic, affordable Hanukkah gifts for her boyfriend “to replace…

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Q & Answer: How to do Business Casual?

December 14, 2009

Q & Answer: How To Do Business Casual?

Tyson writes: I try to present myself well at work.  I iron my shirts, shine my shoes, and try to…

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Eight Days of Style

December 13, 2009

Eight Days Of Style

Reader Lucy wrote to us to ask that we suggest eight super-basic, affordable Hanukkah gifts for her boyfriend “to replace…

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Eight Days of Style

December 12, 2009

Eight Days Of Style

Reader Lucy wrote to us to ask that we suggest eight super-basic, affordable Hanukkah gifts for her boyfriend “to replace…

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It’s On Sale - Grenadine ties from J. Press

December 9, 2009

It’s On Sale – Grenadine Ties From J. Press

As I’ve explained before, there is no more wearable necktie than the grenadine.  The solid color makes it exceptionally easy…

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Shopping Effectively Means Shopping Like My Mom

November 30, 2009

Shopping Effectively Means Shopping Like My Mom

(me and my mom, 1981) My mom’s current (modest) salary, as a Junior College professor, is the most she’s made…

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The Pop-Up Flea: Criticisms and Rejoinders

November 25, 2009

The Pop-Up Flea: Criticisms And Rejoinders

Earlier this week Giuseppe, the proprietor of An Affordable Wardrobe, wrote a thoughtful critique of ACL’s Pop-Up Flea, which took…

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Q and Answer: What to Wear in College?

November 19, 2009

Q And Answer: What To Wear In College?

Sam writes: Having (relatively) recently graduated high school, I have decided that I have crossed the threshold into adulthood, and…

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Q and Answer: What to Wear with Black Jeans?

November 14, 2009

Q And Answer: What To Wear With Black Jeans?

Eric writes: My problem seems almost too basic. I am having a problem finding a good pair of shoes for…

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It’s On Sale!

November 13, 2009

It’s On Sale!

The good people at the UK’s Thin Red Line are continuing their clearance sale.  Their made-in-England dress shirts, which are…

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The silk grenadine tie

November 3, 2009

The Silk Grenadine Tie

The silk grenadine tie is so-called for its distinctively textured weave.  It’s typically (though not exclusively) manufactured in solid colors. …

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