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The US Government on Suits

December 5, 2013

The US Government On Suits

StyleForum member CrimsonSox recently found this fascinating guide on how to buy a suit, surprisingly published in 1949 by the…

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“Does It Fit?” Checklist

November 27, 2013

“Does It Fit?” Checklist

A friend of mine recently had to get a new suit for a wedding (not his), and asked for my…

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Skin Tight Shirts

November 11, 2013

Skin Tight Shirts

This image has been making the rounds on various menswear blogs as an example of a well-fitting business shirt. Far…

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Q & Answer: Can I Stretch A Sweater?

October 27, 2013

Q & Answer: Can I Stretch A Sweater?

Jason asks: Have you ever heard of purposefully stretching sweaters to make the arms/ torso longer? I usually wear a…

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The Importance of a Good Fit

August 8, 2013

The Importance Of A Good Fit

Following Pete’s post on Panta, I thought I’d share this great photo of our friend Ed Morel. There are so…

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What Is Balance?

May 29, 2013

What Is Balance?

If you’ve ever participated in online forums about classic men’s clothing, you may have come across people talking about a…

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Q & Answer: How Do I Eliminate the Blousing on a Shirt?

April 8, 2013

Q & Answer: How Do I Eliminate The Blousing On A Shirt?

Gary writes: I just got a new job and am having to wear dress shirts for the first time. I…

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Q & Answer: My Arms Are Long. Where Can I Buy Clothes?

March 30, 2013

Q & Answer: My Arms Are Long. Where Can I Buy Clothes?

Abe asks: My question to you is how to shop if you have long arms?  In my case, I am…

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Q & Answer: My Pocket Square Makes My Lapel Bulge!

March 29, 2013

Q & Answer: My Pocket Square Makes My Lapel Bulge!

Gus asks: I have a recurring problem with my jackets: the left lapel bulges open when I put a pocket…

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Cut your coat according to your cloth

March 3, 2013

Cut Your Coat According To Your Cloth

These days, our friend PG from MostExerent works for a tech company that frowns on suits. His blog’s now mostly…

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Accessorizing Your Way Out

February 6, 2013

Accessorizing Your Way Out

One of the most common mistakes men make when trying to dress well is believing that all their outfit needs…

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The Rule of Thumb

January 30, 2013

The Rule Of Thumb

There’s a rule of thumb (literally) that’s often passed around for how to determine the proper length of a suit…

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Sit Down in Your Shirt

January 3, 2013

Sit Down In Your Shirt

When out trying on different button-up shirts, do something you may not have considered: sit down in your shirt before…

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Sleeve Pitch

September 17, 2012

Sleeve Pitch

StyleForum member tailorgod has a nice animation to illustrate what is meant when someone says that a jacket’s sleeve pitch is…

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99% Humidity August 1st

August 1, 2012

99% Humidity August 1st

Clean, fluid lines all around, no pucker or pulling. An impeccable fit that you should keep in mind next time…

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