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Q and Answer: What About Cheap Ties?

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…

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Let this photograph serve as a warning to you

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…

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I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes

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…

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University of Illinois Extensions' Stain Solutions

May 12, 2011

University Of Illinois Extensions’ Stain Solutions

I was reading the Wall Street Journal’s article on underarm sweat stains and came across this excerpt The University of Illinois Extension…

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Q and Answer: Should I Wear Non-Iron Shirts?

May 11, 2011

Q And Answer: Should I Wear Non-Iron Shirts?

Shai writes to ask about non-iron shirts: I love the convenience but am not 100% sure what I’m giving up…

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In praise of the black necktie.

April 29, 2011

In Praise Of The Black Necktie.

In praise of the black necktie.

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Q and Answer: What Socks with Plimsoll Sneakers?

April 26, 2011

Q And Answer: What Socks With Plimsoll Sneakers?

Dave asks: I just saw Derek’s post on plimsolls. I picked a pair up for the summer recently and coming…

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Q and Answer: Of Breasts and Lapel Holes

April 21, 2011

Q And Answer: Of Breasts And Lapel Holes

DT asks: Why do peak lapels sometimes have a hole stitched into both lapels? Why is this never (rarely?) seen…

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Controversy is brewing in the UK over outfits

April 19, 2011

Controversy Is Brewing In The UK Over Outfits

Controversy is brewing in the UK over outfits. Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a press release, announcing that he…

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The key to ironing was putting the thing you want flat under the iron

April 13, 2011

The Key To Ironing Was Putting The Thing You Want Flat Under The Iron

I jokingly remarked on Twitter earlier today that the key to ironing was putting the thing you want flat under…

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Q and Answer: What’s the best white tee?

April 11, 2011

Q And Answer: What’s The Best White Tee?

D2F asks: Do you have any suggestions for good, long lasting plain white t’s? Most white tees simply won’t last…

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Q and Answer: Can Wide Lapels Be Slimmed?

April 4, 2011

Q And Answer: Can Wide Lapels Be Slimmed?

DT asks: Is it possible to have wide lapels slimmed? The answer to this question, generally speaking, is yes. That…

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It’s On Sale: Drakes of London Checked Tie

March 29, 2011

It’s On Sale: Drakes Of London Checked Tie

Anybody getting married? £55 from £85 at Drakes

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Here’s a thrifting tip - that works at regular stores, too

March 19, 2011

Here’s A Thrifting Tip – That Works At Regular Stores, Too

One sign of a high-quality dress shirt is natural buttons. Plastic buttons are cheaper and more durable than mother of…

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Yellow Baggers

March 16, 2011

Yellow Baggers

If you’re in the New York area, the blog Yellow Baggers offers regular reports on what’s for sale at local…

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