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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…