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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…
February 20, 2011
When Going To See A Big Name Orchestra, What Is Usually Appropriate Attire? Would A Pair Of Chinos,dress Shirt,tie,and Blue Blazer Cut It?
Generally speaking, black tie for openings, or white tie if you have it and it’s a big city and you’re…
February 17, 2011
Q And Answer: What Is Cocktail Attire?
Kyle writes: When one is instructed to wear cocktail attire, what is appropriate? Cocktail attire doesn’t have a strict definition…
February 14, 2011
Using Oxiclean For Stain Removal
In Episode 4 of Put This On, I address using Oxiclean to remove stains – particularly underarm stains. You can…
February 9, 2011
Q And Answer: What’s The Difference Between Plaid, Tartan And Madras?
Michael asks: I have looked for an explanation of the difference (or relationship) between plaid, madras, and tartan. The results…
February 4, 2011
Q And Answer: Where Can I Find Size 34 Suits?
Andy Writes: Size 36 jackets don’t do it for me at all, I feel like a kid trying to look…
January 27, 2011
Q And Answer: Collar Stays
Yama asks: I’ve been getting frustrated with the plastic collar stays that come with most of my shirts. I see…
January 27, 2011
“Home Comforts: The Art And Science Of Keeping House,”
When I was researching the Q&A for episode four of Put This On, I reached for one of my favorite…
January 26, 2011
You Don’t Need To Wear A Tuxedo If You’re Being Married
I’ve written extensively on the subject of weddings, but I’ve been getting more emails, so I’ll write it again. You…
January 10, 2011
Q And Answer: What Rules Do You Break?
Kevin writes: I enjoy your posts on PTO, especially those that have to do with the rules and conventions of…
January 5, 2011
Q And Answer: What Men’s Watch Should I Wear?
Trevor asks: Can you outline what kind of watches are appropriate for what occasions? Surely everything comes down to preference…
January 5, 2011
Q And Answer: What To Wear To A Funeral?
DTC asks: Funerals often get mentioned as a slam against the black suit. However, what is appropriate wear for a…
January 4, 2011
Q And Answer: Why Are There Two Buttons On My Cuff?
Alejandro writes: What’s the deal with the extra button on shirt cuffs? I’d always assumed that it was so people…
December 23, 2010
Q And Answer: Converting European Sizes To American Sizes For Jackets And Pants
Ryan asks: Why in the hell are US sizes always exactly 10 under the Euro size. Is that totally arbitrary?…
