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The Mountain Parka for Lightweight Layering

January 11, 2016

The Mountain Parka For Lightweight Layering

Back in the 1970s, some American college students were transitioning away from the more polished navy-blazer-oxford-button-down look of the previous…

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Real People: Learning to Dress Casually

December 28, 2015

Real People: Learning To Dress Casually

For a lot of guys, learning how to dress well begins with a coat and tie, then they move to…

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How to Wear a Belt on a Coat

December 21, 2015

How To Wear A Belt On A Coat

Belts are a classic detail on a lot of fall and winter coats. They not only add shape to the…

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The Wonderful World of Slip-On Shoes

September 10, 2015

The Wonderful World Of Slip-On Shoes

The weather has been so miserable lately. Everyone is waiting for fall to arrive, but with temperatures being in the…

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It’s on Sale: Steven Alan Sample Sale

July 15, 2015

It’s On Sale: Steven Alan Sample Sale

Steven Alan remains one of the coolest American retailers online, even though most of what they sell is their decent…

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The Transitional Field Jacket

April 20, 2015

The Transitional Field Jacket

Now that the weather has warmed up a little, it’s time to put away the heavy coats and break out…

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It’s on Sale: Golden Bear and Engineered Garments at Federal

April 14, 2015

It’s On Sale: Golden Bear And Engineered Garments At Federal

DC doesn’t have many cool guy stores; sometimes my hometown seems to just alternate Brooks Brothers, Starbucks, Brooks Brothers, Starbucks,…

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Lightweight Jackets

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…

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Cleaning Sneakers

August 14, 2014

Cleaning Sneakers

Some things look better new; some things look better old. Anyone who has ever bought a brand new pair of…

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It’s On Sale: Inventory’s Inventory

July 14, 2014

It’s On Sale: Inventory’s Inventory

Inventory is a great shop for casualwear. Much of what they sell is workwear, although they also have some nice…

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Engineered Garments Expedition jacket

March 20, 2014

Engineered Garments Expedition Jacket

Engineered Garments Expedition jacket; photo via Steven Alan. –Pete

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Ghurka Trousers

March 12, 2014

Ghurka Trousers

The older I get, the more I’ve come to accept that I have a fairly boring sense of personal style….

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Thick Flannel Shirts

March 5, 2014

Thick Flannel Shirts

Over the weekend, Jesse listed this Spring’s Seven “Must Have Or You’ll Die” Essentials. Do you know why? Because he…

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Picking the Right Varsity Jacket

February 13, 2014

Picking The Right Varsity Jacket

The endurance of the silhouette and styling of the letterman/varsity jacket is a little surprising to me. Trying to remember…

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Real People: Wearing Short Jackets

January 13, 2014

Real People: Wearing Short Jackets

If there’s one thing that peeves traditionalists, it’s the trend for short jackets, which has been going strong for over…

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