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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
March 20, 2014
Engineered Garments Expedition Jacket
Engineered Garments Expedition jacket; photo via Steven Alan. –Pete
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….
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…
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…
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…