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December 14, 2011
Understanding A Suit’s Silhouette
It’s common to hear people describe a suit’s silhouette in terms of its nationality. Suits are described as being American,…
November 22, 2011
David Saxby & Old Hat
On my recent trip to the UK, I had the good fortune to spend a couple of days in London,…
November 21, 2011
Donegal Tweed At Molloy & Sons
I just got back from a visit to the UK and Ireland, and one of the highlights was a sidetrip…
October 31, 2011
John Hodgman’s THAT IS ALL
My good friend Mr. John Hodgman is a writer, famous minor television personality, and deranged millionaire. His new book, THAT…
October 25, 2011
Men’s Clothes: How To Store Them
Men often email me to ask how to store their clothes, so I thought I’d offer a few simple best…
October 24, 2011
What Should Suit Alterations Cost?
People often ask me what a reasonable price is for basic menswear alterations. This varies, of course, depending on the…
October 19, 2011
Scrimp, Save, And Shop Slowly
In the past week, I’ve been reading The Craftsman by Richard Sennett, a wonderful book that Bruce Boyer recommended to me…
October 13, 2011
Q And Answer: What Makes A Quality Men’s Hat?
Ian writes: Your posts have repeatedly stressed the importance of quality hats, and explained that it’s very hard to find…
September 28, 2011
A Visit To Don Ville
Plenty of readers probably remember our friend Raul Ojeda from our episode about shoes. When we shot the piece, Raul…
September 27, 2011
A Basic Cashmere Wardrobe For Men
It doesn’t get much more versatile than a simple v-neck sweater in a basic, solid color. It doesn’t get much…
September 12, 2011
Twenty-Five Pieces Of Basic Sartorial Knowledge So You Don’t Look Dumb
When I’m interviewed about men’s style and Put This On, I’m almost invariably asked “what are the fashion mistakes you…
September 5, 2011
The T-Shirt Outfit
When it comes to casual clothing, I’m a big advocate of simplification. When it’s Sunday and I’m not getting dressed…
August 26, 2011
Three Basic Points Of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length
I want to highlight a few fit mistakes I see all too often on men in the street – and…
August 17, 2011
The Real Value Of Classic Men’s Style
Marisa Zupan recently expressed concern that men are losing touch with the real reason they should be getting dressed up:…
August 10, 2011
How To Thrift For Menswear
Part One: Thrifting Philosophies Thrifting has been a lifelong habit for me. When I was a kid, my mom worked…