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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…