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February 10, 2010
Talking With The Wonderful Kevin Kline At Sundance
Me talking with the wonderful Kevin Kline at Sundance for my public radio show, The Sound of Young America. He…
February 8, 2010
Giuseppe, Proprietor Of An Affordable Wardrobe
As you all probably know, I spend a lot of time culling the dregs of the thrift stores for these…
January 28, 2010
Q And Answer: Cuff Links
Eric writes: I recently found myself with a French cuff shirt and no cuff links. I don’t wear suits all…
January 5, 2010
A Guide To Ebay Shopping For Men’s Clothes
eBay can be a wonderful source for men’s clothing at a significant discount. Rarely will you find clothes for thrift…
December 31, 2009
Q And Answer: Black Shirts
Matt writes: I got 2 nice looking black button-down long sleeve dress shirts this past week, one I bought at…
December 30, 2009
Leather: A Cautionary Tale
I’ve been thinking about shoes, as we prepare to shoot the first episode of season one, which is about caring…
December 23, 2009
All I Want For Christmas
In our series “All I Want For Christmas,” we ask guys we think are cool to tell us what they’d…
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…
December 10, 2009
Q And Answer: Are Expensive Ties Worth It?
Ian writes: You recently posted about a $60 tie. My immediate thought when I saw it (and whenever I see…
December 7, 2009
Guest Q And Answer: Will Boehlke On The Drape Cut
Gray writes: I wanted to buy a suit in the style of Cary Grant in Holiday in Rome – I…
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…
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…
November 23, 2009
Q And Answer: Brass Or Horn Buttons On A Navy Sport Coat?
Jordan writes: I just bought a navy blue blazer from a thrift store. The blazer came with old brass buttons…
November 12, 2009
A Trip To The Tailor
I found my tailor the old fashioned way: by passing by while I was walking my dog. Having a relationship…
October 29, 2009
Q & Answer: Where To Find Better Deals?
Jesse (a different Jesse, I promise) writes: Hi, I understand that nice unique things cost more money than mass produced…
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