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Q and Answer: Purple Pants

October 18, 2010

Q And Answer: Purple Pants

No one wrote to ask: Jesse, are you wearing purple corduroy pants today? Yes, I am.  And also: red socks.

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Q and Answer: Should My Pants Have Pleats?

October 6, 2010

Q And Answer: Should My Pants Have Pleats?

David writes: What’s the story on pleated pants? I keep thinking they are outmoded, but is that so? I’ve got…

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A button fly will help prevent a pants tent

September 29, 2010

A Button Fly Will Help Prevent A Pants Tent

Jim writes, correctly, that a button fly will help prevent a pants tent. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Ambrosi pants

September 27, 2010

Ambrosi Pants

Ambrosi pants via A Rugged Old Salt. A button fly doesn’t really have much of a functional advantage.  It’s a…

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Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

August 17, 2010

Cab Calloway Performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

A couple people have sent me this amazing video of Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive” in the film Stormy…

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It’s On Sale: Howard Yount Tropical-Weight Wool Pants in Mid-Gray

August 16, 2010

It’s On Sale: Howard Yount Tropical-Weight Wool Pants In Mid-Gray

This is an excellent product at a superb price.  Staples like these are worth spending money on, and with Howard…

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It’s On Sale - J. Crew Urban Slim Fit Lightweight Essex Pant

June 30, 2010

It’s On Sale – J. Crew Urban Slim Fit Lightweight Essex Pant

One of a couple hundred items that just went on sale at JCrew.com $49.99 from $69.50 at JCrew.com

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Q and Answer: Matching Shoe Colors with Pants Colors

May 24, 2010

Q And Answer: Matching Shoe Colors With Pants Colors

Adam writes: Is it acceptable to wear dark colored slacks with dark brown shoes and a brown belt?  Usually I…

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Q and Answer: Can Pleats Be Removed From Pants?

April 26, 2010

Q And Answer: Can Pleats Be Removed From Pants?

James writes: I have two suits that I bought on sale a few years ago.  I still love the fabric…

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How to Fit a Suit Jacket - How to Fit Mens Pants - Esquire

April 23, 2010

How To Fit A Suit Jacket – How To Fit Mens Pants – Esquire

thisfits: How to Fit a Suit Jacket – How to Fit Mens Pants – Esquire A very reasonable guide. With…

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Q and Answer: Shorts for Summer?

April 5, 2010

Q And Answer: Shorts For Summer?

Dean writes: Okay, you’re the one men’s style blog that never seems to have an off day, and I have…

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Practicality and elegance go hand in hand

March 29, 2010

Practicality And Elegance Go Hand In Hand

I’m almost upset with Greg from Knoxville.  Because he looks so at home, crabbing on that dock.  And also, so…

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Q and Answer: How much should my pants break?

March 22, 2010

Q And Answer: How Much Should My Pants Break?

Darren writes: When you write about pants slacking due to excess fabric, how should they be tailored?  I have some…

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A Suitable Wardrobe on Cuffs and Pleats

March 12, 2010

A Suitable Wardrobe On Cuffs And Pleats

A Suitable Wardrobe on Cuffs and Pleats

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Q and Answer: The Pants After Jeans

March 1, 2010

Q And Answer: The Pants After Jeans

James writes: Recently I’ve been paying more attention to my clothes and their quality – that meant scrapping a lot…

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