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Q and Answer: What is Bespoke?

January 11, 2010

Q And Answer: What Is Bespoke?

Ryan asks us: In your blog today you mentioned bespoke clothing.  What does this refer to? Bespoke clothing is made…

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Q and Answer: Dr. Martens

January 6, 2010

Q And Answer: Dr. Martens

J.C. askes: I love my Doc Martens (classic black 8 holes)–they’re solid shoes, have lived through several moves, jobs, era’s…

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Q and Answer: Black Tie

January 4, 2010

Q And Answer: Black Tie

Josh writes: I want ONE tux that will be stylish AND timeless.  Does this exist? I know I’ll be in…

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Q and Answer: Wedding Suits

December 31, 2009

Q And Answer: Wedding Suits

Alex writes: My sister is preparing for her wedding next September and is looking for three brown suits for the…

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Q and Answer: Black Shirts

December 31, 2009

Q And Answer: Black Shirts

Matt writes: I got 2 nice looking black button-down long sleeve dress shirts this past week, one I bought at…

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Q and Answer: Ideal Hat for Winter?

December 18, 2009

Q And Answer: Ideal Hat For Winter?

Jason writes from frozen Albany to ask: OK, it is officially really fucking cold. What can the well dressed man…

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Q and Answer: Are Suspenders Acceptable?

December 18, 2009

Q And Answer: Are Suspenders Acceptable?

Lars writes: So, here’s my question.  I’m interviewing for a medical residency (the bit of education after you graduate medical…

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Q and Answer: Best Way to Clean Dress Shirts?

December 17, 2009

Q And Answer: Best Way To Clean Dress Shirts?

Jacob from LA writes to us: While I understand a good deal about the care of my New Standards, shirts…

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Q and Answer: Paul got some new boots and asks:

December 16, 2009

Q And Answer: Paul Got Some New Boots And Asks:

I just got a new pair of “vintage” work boots and I’m wondering how I should go about maintaining them….

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Q and Answer: How to Wear Dress Shirts with Knitwear?

December 15, 2009

Q And Answer: How To Wear Dress Shirts With Knitwear?

Aaron writes to ask us: How does one go about layering dress shirts with sweaters? I’ve worn polo and dress…

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Q & Answer: How to do Business Casual?

December 14, 2009

Q & Answer: How To Do Business Casual?

Tyson writes: I try to present myself well at work.  I iron my shirts, shine my shoes, and try to…

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Q and Answer: Finding Stylish Motorcycle Boots

December 11, 2009

Q And Answer: Finding Stylish Motorcycle Boots

Wes writes: First, thank you very much for your website. I am a 31 year old Assistant Principal at a…

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Q and Answer: Are Expensive Ties Worth It?

December 10, 2009

Q And Answer: Are Expensive Ties Worth It?

Ian writes: You recently posted about a $60 tie. My immediate thought when I saw it (and whenever I see…

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Q and Answer: How to Extend the Life of Your Shoes

December 9, 2009

Q And Answer: How To Extend The Life Of Your Shoes

John from Arlington asks us: I wear through the (leather) soles of my dress shoes at an alarming rate. What…

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Guest Q and Answer: Will Boehlke on the Drape Cut

December 7, 2009

Guest Q And Answer: Will Boehlke On The Drape Cut

Gray writes: I wanted to buy a suit in the style of Cary Grant in Holiday in Rome – I…

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