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July 20, 2016
Real People: Playing Hot And Cold
Summer isn’t just the time for warm weather. It’s also a good time to break out warmer colors. In color…
June 22, 2016
Real People: “Hey Honey, Want To Go To Italy?”
It’s no secret that bespoke tailoring is expensive. A handmade, custom tailored suit from Savile Row will run you about…
June 6, 2016
Real People: Wear What Makes You Happy
I really like Andy from San Jose’s approach to style. Two weeks ago, I wrote a post in response to…
June 1, 2016
Real People: Two Patterns
One of the simplest ways to make an outfit more interesting is to add patterns. Especially in tailored clothing, where…
May 9, 2016
Real People: When Vintage Is Better
There are a lot of reasons to shop vintage. Along with saving a bit of money, you can also come…
May 2, 2016
Real People: Be Willing To Experiment
Every once in a while, a reader will email us to ask for advice on how to dress casually (e.g. “What…
February 17, 2016
Real People: Sneakers–Contrast Or Go Tonal?
When I was a kid and went shopping for baseball cleats, white cleats were not cool. My parents, who can…
January 13, 2016
Real People: Cloth, Color, And Combinations
For a lot of guys, getting a good balance between the jacket, shirt, tie and pocket square is the trickier…
December 28, 2015
Real People: Learning To Dress Casually
For a lot of guys, learning how to dress well begins with a coat and tie, then they move to…
November 12, 2015
Real People: Changing Seasons With Texture, Pattern, And Color
Typically, weather in my home state of Maryland skips the transitional seasons; we get a week or so of comfortable,…
October 12, 2015
Real People: The Soft Shouldered, High-Rise Look
Italian style has been en vogue for a while now, but it often comes with a slight American vibe. The…
September 14, 2015
Real People: Faux Tweed For Transitional Weather
Here’s some great, early-fall inspiration. Our friend Peter in San Francisco broke out his faux tweed this weekend. The term “faux…
September 9, 2015
Real People: No Contrast, No Problem
A running theme in how I’d like to dress, vs how I actually dress, is more use of items that…
August 26, 2015
Real People: Losing The Necktie
Conservative commentator Ben Stein once lamented the death of neckties on a CBS Sunday Morning segment eight years ago. This…
August 24, 2015
Real People: A Grounded Approach To Tailored Clothes
I’ve always liked David Beckwith’s sense of style. He’s a top-end wine consultant in NYC, helping wine enthusiasts know which…