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In Praise of Long Overcoats

December 11, 2014

In Praise Of Long Overcoats

Most overcoats these days come about mid-thigh. That’s partly because most are worn by men who drive on a regular…

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Are These “Strolling Shoes” or “Grandpa Shoes”?

December 7, 2014

Are These “Strolling Shoes” Or “Grandpa Shoes”?

As some PTO readers might know, I serve as the bailiff in the podcast court of Judge John Hodgman. If…

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Put This On’s Holiday Gift Guide 2014

December 3, 2014

Put This On’s Holiday Gift Guide 2014

Let’s be honest: Black Friday and Cyber Monday have turned into shopping holidays when we get stuff for ourselves. Now…

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Scoring a Winter Overcoat

November 20, 2014

Scoring A Winter Overcoat

After my post Monday, a few readers emailed to ask where they might be able to score a nice overcoat…

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Four Favorite Overcoats

November 17, 2014

Four Favorite Overcoats

A classic men’s overcoat is arguably the king of men’s outerwear. Heavy and warm, they convey a certain kind of…

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Gallery: Turtlesnecks? I’ve Got My Share

November 4, 2014

Gallery: Turtlesnecks? I’ve Got My Share

Not so long ago, the turtleneck sweater was consigned to the thrift shop bin of history. Cotton mock turtlenecks (often…

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The Classic Mac

October 27, 2014

The Classic Mac

The king of classic raincoats is the double-breasted trench, but nowadays, a single-breasted mac can feel a lot more practical….

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It’s On Sale: Select Items at Independence Chicago

October 14, 2014

It’s On Sale: Select Items At Independence Chicago

Independence in Chicago is offering an extra 20% off all sale items with the checkout code EXTRA20. Included are a bunch of…

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Lightweight Jackets

October 8, 2014

Lightweight Jackets

California has been going through a heat wave in the last week, so I’ve been unexpectedly getting a little more…

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Uniqlo’s Flannels

October 1, 2014

Uniqlo’s Flannels

I picked up a couple of Uniqlo flannels last month and have been happily surprised by how often I turn…

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How to Get Rid of Your Clothes

September 23, 2014

How To Get Rid Of Your Clothes

As James Taylor sang of the changing seasons: “The frost is on the pumpkin / and the hay is in…

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Put This On: Season Two

September 17, 2014

Put This On: Season Two

For the second season of Put This On, we take to the road and visit New York City, London, and Milan…

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Bolder Ties for a Less Boring Look

September 4, 2014

Bolder Ties For A Less Boring Look

Bold ties have a bad reputation, and perhaps for good reason. In the 1940s, shortly after the war, wild tie…

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Q and Answer: What to Pack for Traveling to Cold Climates?

September 3, 2014

Q And Answer: What To Pack For Traveling To Cold Climates?

Erieking writes us to ask: I’m looking to travel to Europe next year, and will be in many different climates. I have…

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Dyeing Traditions at Tezomeya

September 3, 2014

Dyeing Traditions At Tezomeya

Love true, natural indigo tones but hate boiling large amounts of plant matter and insects in your apartment? Jon at…

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