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July 12, 2011
Photos Taken Backstage At The 1989 Oscars
This wonderful Flickr set of photos taken backstage at the 1989 Oscars by a photographer named Alan Light is a…
July 8, 2011
I’d Say This Is A Pretty Solid Example Of Too-long Pants, Wouldn’t You?
Bill sent us this wedding photo, which I’ve cropped to protect the guilty. I’d say this is a pretty solid…
July 8, 2011
PTO Reader Matt
PTO reader Matt writes: I just got married a few weeks ago. I was 100% clueless about what to wear…
June 22, 2011
Q And Answer: What Is The Meaning Of Numbered Fabrics?
An anonymous reader asks: Would you briefly explain the meaning of numbered fabrics (like super 150’s, 120’s, etc)? I’ve never seen…
June 21, 2011
Hanging To Dry Is Better For Your Shirts and Better For Mother Nature
Hanging to dry is better for your shirts and better for mother nature. If you have a backyard, take advantage…
June 18, 2011
Q And Answer: A Striped Jacket With Odd Trousers?
Adam asks: In one of my best thrifting trips yet, I snagged a Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece suit jacket for…
June 15, 2011
Q And Answer: The Blue Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt
Nik writes: On the menswear blogs I follow, I always see the blue Oxford button-down as the go-to shirt for…
June 15, 2011
Plan Ahead
Almost every week, I get an email that goes something like this: “I’ve got a (job interview / wedding /…
June 9, 2011
Q And Answer: What Color Shoes Should I Wear With A Navy Suit?
Peter writes: I was recently given a fantastic vintage navy blue suit from the ‘70s by my father. The only…
June 8, 2011
Q And Answer: Why Are Vintage Ties Short?
Eijah writes to ask: For the second time, I found myself with a vintage tie I’d bought online that was…
May 26, 2011
Q And Answer: How To Clean A Tie
Norm writes: I recently bought a lovely cornflower blue silk tie. I first wore it about two weeks ago, but…
May 24, 2011
Q And Answer: What About Cheap Ties?
Adam writes: You guys always feature really nice, but also really expensive stuff. For ties, you might like to highlight…
May 19, 2011
Let This Photograph Serve As A Warning To You
Let this photograph serve as a warning to you: when you wear “creative black tie,” this is what you look…
May 18, 2011
I Need Some Help Finding A Durable, Comfortable Pair Of Summer Shoes
I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes. As to whether they should be fashionable: I…