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The Next Chapter for Hertling Trousers: from Brooklyn to Fall River

March 25, 2021

The Next Chapter For Hertling Trousers: From Brooklyn To Fall River

When you think of American manufacturing, do you hear the warm tones of Bob Seger classically rocking out? Marketing tends…

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Sid Mashburn Perfected the Five-Pocket Pant

January 19, 2021

Sid Mashburn Perfected The Five-Pocket Pant

While in lockdown, I’ve been trying to wear something other than blue jeans and grey flannel trousers. Blue jeans get…

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Building a Basic Trouser Wardrobe

January 4, 2021

Building A Basic Trouser Wardrobe

If you were to shop for a pair of trousers today, you would be buried in options. Over at  Mr….

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Are Dockers' Baggy, Double-Pleated Chinos Now ... Good?

February 25, 2020

Are Dockers’ Baggy, Double-Pleated Chinos Now … Good?

For the last twenty years, the menswear community has been held together by three shared beliefs: square-toed shoes are wrong,…

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A Guide to Spring and Summer Trousers

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…

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A Bespoke Tailor Explains How Trousers Should Fit

April 30, 2019

A Bespoke Tailor Explains How Trousers Should Fit

There’s a friendly joke on Savile Row between two types of cutters: those who cut jackets and those who cut…

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How to Move Beyond a Basic Jean Wardrobe

December 10, 2018

How To Move Beyond A Basic Jean Wardrobe

Last week, I was speaking with Stephen Pulvirent, Managing Editor at Hodinkee, about trends in the watch world. In the…

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Why Do Men Want So Badly to Wear Shorts to Work?

June 29, 2017

Why Do Men Want So Badly To Wear Shorts To Work?

Every summer we have the same debates: should men wear shorts? At all? If so, why can’t they wear them…

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How to Wear Baggy Pants Again

June 14, 2017

How To Wear Baggy Pants Again

No item of clothing has been more maligned in the last fifteen years than baggy pants. They’re the signature of ‘90s…

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It’s On Sale: Dapper Classics Trousers

March 29, 2017

It’s On Sale: Dapper Classics Trousers

One of our sponsors, Dapper Classics, is having a really great sale today. Take 30% off select trousers with the…

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Revisiting Military Surplus Cargo Pants

February 23, 2017

Revisiting Military Surplus Cargo Pants

At Put This On, we love military surplus. Vintage, deadstock, or reproduction (sort of cheating), surplus offers interesting and purpose-driven…

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Consider a Military Hem

February 9, 2017

Consider A Military Hem

The above photo (subject redacted) represents one of my pet peeves in the no-break-pants age. I don’t mind a short…

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Real People: Wearing Navy Trousers

September 26, 2016

Real People: Wearing Navy Trousers

Navy is a linchpin in men’s wardrobes. It’s a staple color for suits and sport coats, great for knitwear, and…

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A Basic Guide to Sport Coat + Trouser Combinations

August 22, 2016

A Basic Guide To Sport Coat + Trouser Combinations

So you’ve bought a new jacket, or eyeing something on the rack, and you’re wondering what kind of trousers would…

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