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Why J. Crew is Special

April 5, 2017

Why J. Crew Is Special

J. Crew has been going through some rough and tumble times in recent years. For those who missed it, the…

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The French Chore Coat

April 3, 2017

The French Chore Coat

Finding good spring outerwear can be tough. On a hot day, you don’t want all the heavy materials and complicated…

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Wheat Timbs: On Getting it Right the First Time

March 30, 2017

Wheat Timbs: On Getting It Right The First Time

An article from the New York Times that always stuck with me, especially since it came out shortly after I…

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8 Graphic Tshirts to Consider Right Now

March 30, 2017

8 Graphic Tshirts To Consider Right Now

Graphic tshirts have gotten a bad rap, not undeserved. Since the heyday of Christian Audigier’s GTL Vegas bedazzled tattoo aesthetic…

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Colorful Swatch Watch for Spring

March 29, 2017

Colorful Swatch Watch For Spring

One of my favorite accessories these days is a colorful watch from Swatch – the Swiss manufacturer of playful timepieces…

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J. Crew Color or Brooklyn Bar Menu Item?

March 27, 2017

J. Crew Color Or Brooklyn Bar Menu Item?

Below are twenty items. Ten are actual names for colors you’ll find on J. Crew’s website, which they used to…

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The Lightest, Easiest Bag Possible: A Folio

March 23, 2017

The Lightest, Easiest Bag Possible: A Folio

I love a good bag, but as my work has become more and more digital over the years, I find…

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Should I Buy Some Boat Shoes? 2017 Edition

March 22, 2017

Should I Buy Some Boat Shoes? 2017 Edition

Short answer: probably not.

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My Favorite Hair Styling Product, Kevin Murphy

March 20, 2017

My Favorite Hair Styling Product, Kevin Murphy

Finding the right hair care product is very personal. A lot depends on your hairstyle, hair type, and even the…

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House Shoes: Keeping the Outdoors Out for Centuries

March 17, 2017

House Shoes: Keeping The Outdoors Out For Centuries

“Take your shoes off! And keep your feet off the couch!” Different cultures have different approaches to indoor vs outdoor…

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What Ikea’s Billy Bookcase Can Tell Us about Personal Style

March 8, 2017

What Ikea’s Billy Bookcase Can Tell Us About Personal Style

If you’re reading this, you probably own (or at least owned) one of the most common pieces of furniture in…

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Women in Menswear, 1900

February 26, 2017

Women In Menswear, 1900

Mashable has a cool story about two Norwegian photographers and their gender bending experiments in the late 19th century. Between…

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Revisiting Military Surplus Cargo Pants

February 23, 2017

Revisiting Military Surplus Cargo Pants

At Put This On, we love military surplus. Vintage, deadstock, or reproduction (sort of cheating), surplus offers interesting and purpose-driven…

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