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“Make-Do and Mend”

October 10, 2013

“Make-Do And Mend”

The Imperial War Museums’ website has a really great collection of “Make Do and Mend” artwork, which was used in…

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eBay Roundup

October 8, 2013

EBay Roundup

Check out all the great stuff Jesse and I found on eBay over the weekend. I particularly like this Aspesi field…

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eBay Roundup

October 4, 2013

EBay Roundup

In addition to the auctions Jesse and I found this week, I’ve listed a bunch of things from my own closet,…

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Shopping Vintage: Big Mac flannels

October 3, 2013

Shopping Vintage: Big Mac Flannels

When vintage shopping goes well, it warms the cockles of my thrifty heart. A great suit that can be altered…

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Alternatives to J. Press’ Shaggy Dogs

October 2, 2013

Alternatives To J. Press’ Shaggy Dogs

Pete’s post yesterday reminded me of how much I also regret not buying those Shaggy Dog sweaters when they were…

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Expensive Things: Not Getting Any Cheaper

October 1, 2013

Expensive Things: Not Getting Any Cheaper

For years I’ve put off buying one of J. Press’s “Shaggy Dog” shetland sweaters–the fuzzed, Scotland-made wool crewneck that’s a…

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eBay Roundup

October 1, 2013

EBay Roundup

I have to move in two months, so I’m clearing out a bunch of stuff in my personal closet. Included…

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Our Beloved Sponsors

October 1, 2013

Our Beloved Sponsors

We feel very fortunate to have companies sponsor our independent site, so twice a month, we like to give them…

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eBay Roundup

September 27, 2013

EBay Roundup

Included in today’s roundup are these Drake’s ties, which I’m guessing are much nicer than the pictures might lead you to…

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Barbour Alternatives

September 25, 2013

Barbour Alternatives

Although they’ve become a bit trendy in the last few years, I think there are few better coats for fall…

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eBay Roundup

September 24, 2013

EBay Roundup

I have a ton of favorites in today’s roundup. To start, there are some really nice, shoes by Quoddy, Alden, and Ralph Lauren in…

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eBay Roundup

September 20, 2013

EBay Roundup

There are again a ton of great footwear selections today. I like these Saint Crispin’s black oxfords, Quoddy mocs, and unlined Alden loafers….

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Our Beloved Sponsors

September 18, 2013

Our Beloved Sponsors

We’d like to take a quick moment to thank our four sponsors for their support this month. The first is…

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eBay Roundup

September 17, 2013

EBay Roundup

There are tons of shoe selections in today’s roundup. Included is this pair of Edward Green’s Dovers, a model which I…

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The Switch

September 16, 2013

The Switch

Rigidity about the beginnings and ends of seasons for clothing denies the variability of our climate. Labor Day has come…

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