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August 3, 2011
How To Detect Bullshit
I’m almost always disappointed by the salespeople I meet when I go shopping. Most of them have been poorly trained,…
July 29, 2011
On Gay Talese & Limited Budgets
When we visited Gay Talese, Adam, Ben and I admired his home. It’s a beautiful multi-story townhouse in Manhattan. Mr….
July 19, 2011
Q And Answer: How Much Can My Clothes Be Altered?
Mario writes us to ask: When you’re hunting for used quality clothing, you’re bound to come across pieces that are…
June 22, 2011
Q And Answer: What Is The Meaning Of Numbered Fabrics?
An anonymous reader asks: Would you briefly explain the meaning of numbered fabrics (like super 150’s, 120’s, etc)? I’ve never seen…
June 15, 2011
Q And Answer: The Blue Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt
Nik writes: On the menswear blogs I follow, I always see the blue Oxford button-down as the go-to shirt for…
June 15, 2011
Plan Ahead
Almost every week, I get an email that goes something like this: “I’ve got a (job interview / wedding /…
May 12, 2011
What Is Traditional American Style?
Our most recent video, Tradition, features a conversation with Jay Walter, a true-blue American style traditionalist. The American aesthetic is…
February 4, 2011
The Importance Of Gray Pants
There are two essential casual pants: blue jeans and chinos. For every other situation that doesn’t call for a suit,…
January 18, 2011
Chest Canvas And The Pinch Test
I’d been debating whether to hold on to this little tip for a future video episode, but it looks like…
January 18, 2011
The Great Wallet Roundup
Lately the trickle of wallet inquiries we regularly receive has turned into a torrent. What precipitated this trend I cannot…
January 5, 2011
Q And Answer: What Men’s Watch Should I Wear?
Trevor asks: Can you outline what kind of watches are appropriate for what occasions? Surely everything comes down to preference…
December 23, 2010
Q And Answer: Converting European Sizes To American Sizes For Jackets And Pants
Ryan asks: Why in the hell are US sizes always exactly 10 under the Euro size. Is that totally arbitrary?…
December 5, 2010
Good, Fast, Cheap, Pick Two
John writes: I’m trying to transition to better, more interesting clothing, but when I double-check the internets regarding whether something…
December 1, 2010
Would You Guys Be Willing To Gut Check Me On Something?
thisfits: This is the jacket from a suit I recently purchased. Thoughts on fit? You can disregard the sleeves, as…
November 8, 2010
Shoes When The Weather Outside Is Frightful
One of our most frequently received questions (three times just this week) is: “what shoes should I wear when it’s…
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