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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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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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Andy sends this amazing vintage advertisement

March 28, 2011

Andy Sends This Amazing Vintage Advertisement

Andy sends this amazing vintage advertisement. Apparently it was part of his American Studies curriculum – a segment on the…

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It’s On Sale

January 12, 2011

It’s On Sale

Short Sleeve Madras Shirt $7.50 from $29.50 at LandsEnd.com I bought this shirt in one color this past summer, and…

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Q and Answer: Purple Pants

October 18, 2010

Q And Answer: Purple Pants

No one wrote to ask: Jesse, are you wearing purple corduroy pants today? Yes, I am.  And also: red socks.

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If you want to see a nightly lesson in how a suit should fit...

August 27, 2010

If You Want To See A Nightly Lesson In How A Suit Should Fit…

If you want to see a nightly lesson in how a suit should fit, watch The Late Show with David…

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Some of the best of PTO

August 2, 2010

Some Of The Best Of PTO

I’m headed out of town for a couple of weeks, so I’ll leave you with this. putthison: Some of the…

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Here’s a casual shot of Igor from Russia

July 22, 2010

Here’s A Casual Shot Of Igor From Russia

As promised, here’s a casual shot of Igor from Russia.  I love the Spring Courts with no socks, the high…

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a rundown on what I’m bringing on an upcoming work trip

July 18, 2010

A Rundown On What I’m Bringing On An Upcoming Work Trip

Unlike MistahWong, I’m a horrible photographer, but given the packing questions folks are always emailing us, I thought a rundown…

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Vanity Fair’s The “Thriller” Diaries

June 25, 2010

Vanity Fair’s The “Thriller” Diaries

It was Deborah Landis’s job to play up Jackson’s masculinity while dressing him in hip, casual clothes that were comfortable…

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We Got It For Free: Mocc Sock & Co.

June 14, 2010

We Got It For Free: Mocc Sock & Co.

When we posted last week about no-show socks, we outlined a huge variety of choices.  I myself had largely been…

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Maru Mori brought me

June 6, 2010

Maru Mori Brought Me

Maru Mori brought me a pair of socks which she knitted herself with her sheep-herder’s hands, two socks as soft…

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South 12th: Dressing for success.

May 27, 2010

South 12th: Dressing For Success.

South 12th: Dressing for success. I knew I was going to have to bike all over Minneapolis today at mid-day…

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Claire Zulkey couldn’t be more correct

May 20, 2010

Claire Zulkey Couldn’t Be More Correct

I don’t believe in those ‘five fingers’ shoes… the ones that look like gloves for your feet. They take all…

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Q and Answer: How do I make too-big shoes fit?

May 18, 2010

Q And Answer: How Do I Make Too-big Shoes Fit?

Peter writes: I recently bought a pair of work boots that are a little too big (actually a lot because…

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