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A Simple Summer Look

June 5, 2013

A Simple Summer Look

I love this Apparel Arts illustration. I found it last year on an online men’s clothing forum, and put it…

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Finding Affordable Shoes

February 13, 2013

Finding Affordable Shoes

Shoes may or may not be the most important part of a man’s ensemble, but they can certainly be the…

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It’s On Sale: Howard Yount sweaters

February 4, 2013

It’s On Sale: Howard Yount Sweaters

For the past two winters I’ve enjoyed wearing Howard Yount’s lambswool sweaters. They’re of decent thickness – but not too…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

December 5, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

This portion of our Black Tie Guide dabbles in some luxurious indulgences that some would consider optional. You might not…

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The Most Versatile Knit Tie

November 28, 2012

The Most Versatile Knit Tie

Jake over at Wax Wane already wrote about black silk knit ties this week, but I thought I’d give them another plug…

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Thoughts on Buying Good Sweaters

November 19, 2012

Thoughts On Buying Good Sweaters

The best time to purchase sweaters is at the end of the season, when the fall/ winter stock gets discounted…

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The Second Best Color for Flannel Trousers

October 22, 2012

The Second Best Color For Flannel Trousers

I recently picked up a new pair of flannel trousers, despite having promised myself that I wouldn’t buy any more…

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Grey, Grey, Grey, Grey, Brown

September 27, 2012

Grey, Grey, Grey, Grey, Brown

Your first, second, third, maybe even fourth pair of dress pants should be grey. Get them in different shades, fabrics,…

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Green Corduroys for Fall

August 30, 2012

Green Corduroys For Fall

I’m personally not one for unusual trousers. Some men can pull off loud colors and vivid patterns with aplomb, but…

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Over-the-Calf Socks

August 2, 2012

Over-the-Calf Socks

A reader emailed us yesterday about a new over-the-calf socks company he’s starting, and his message reminded me of this…

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Cool-Wearing Shirt Fabrics for Summer

July 2, 2012

Cool-Wearing Shirt Fabrics For Summer

Warmer temperatures call for open weave shirtings – those lightweight, airy fabrics that allow your skin to breathe and body…

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It’s On Sale: Howard Yount Made in the USA

July 2, 2012

It’s On Sale: Howard Yount Made In The USA

The good folks over at Howard Yount are offering significant discounts on all of their American-made products in honor of…

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Find Cover

March 28, 2012

Find Cover

It’s beginning to drizzle where I live, so I’ve been thinking about umbrellas a lot. The Chinese are said to…

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Q and Answer: What Should I Get for My Second Pair of Dress Trousers?

March 1, 2012

Q And Answer: What Should I Get For My Second Pair Of Dress Trousers?

Chris writes: I mostly wear jeans and chinos, but I’m slowly working my way towards a more work-appropriate wardrobe. As such,…

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Conservatively Patterned Socks

January 9, 2012

Conservatively Patterned Socks

There’s an old piece of wisdom that says men should match their socks to their trousers. Doing so elongates the…

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