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April 22, 2022
Spring/Summer Sport Coat Guide
George Frazier’s “The Art of Wearing Clothes” is one of the best essays about classic men’s style. Originally published in a…
January 3, 2022
Darn It: A Guide On How To Fix Holes In Sweaters
As the weather outside has gotten chilly, many of us will find ourselves reaching for our favorite knitwear. But just…
November 23, 2021
How To Choose Trousers For Any Sport Coat
We’ve all been there before: you buy a sport coat that looked tremendous on the rack. You may have been…
July 21, 2021
The Springboard Wardrobe
When I started getting into fountain pens about eight years ago, I was overwhelmed by the number of options. The…
June 28, 2021
Finding The Perfect Loafer
If I could only have three pairs of shoes, I’d go with a pair of loafers, some Norwegian split-toes, and…
June 7, 2021
How To Dress For The Reopening
Seemingly against all odds, it looks like the United States will reopen by July 4th. Once again, we’ll be able…
October 29, 2020
A Basic Guide To Useful Knitwear
I have a sweater for almost every season and occasion: linen knits for spring/ summer, cashmere for fall/ winter, chunky…
January 29, 2020
Tips For Buying A Wedding Suit
For many men, an upcoming wedding is the first time they’ve had to plan what they should wear. It also…
December 20, 2019
How To Shop On A Budget
Last week, Simon Crompton published a post on how he’d shop on a budget. Simon’s blog, Permanent Style, focuses on…
November 11, 2019
How To Think About Color Temperature
A few years ago, I commissioned a custom sport coat from Steed Tailors. The coat is inspired by an iconic…
October 15, 2019
Useful Fall/ Winter Shoes
Like many people, I have too many shoes. Behind each of my closet doors, shoes are hanging from shoe organizers…
August 19, 2019
How To Get A Good White Dress Shirt
Joel writes to ask: I finally got around to buying a suit. I currently have two white dress shirts (a…
May 2, 2019
A Guide To Spring And Summer Trousers
Trousers are usually in the background of an outfit. They play a secondary role, setting the stage for whatever you’re…
January 28, 2019
Guide To Fall And Winter Ties
Most men haven’t worn a necktie since their high-school graduation, and about ten years ago, even American necktie manufacturers gave…
November 21, 2018
Artificial Intelligence: A Guide To Synthetic Fibers
In menswear, few things are hated as much as synthetics. Every time the topic comes up, someone always says how…