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Breaking News: Waxed Cotton Jackets are Waxy

July 28, 2014

Breaking News: Waxed Cotton Jackets Are Waxy

I recently ruined a brand new leather jacket, which taught me a thing or two about storage and cleaning. First,…

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The Most Important Step in Storage

April 16, 2014

The Most Important Step In Storage

Every time we transition into fall or spring, I pack away the clothes I know I won’t be wearing for…

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Storing Heavy Leather Jackets

January 30, 2014

Storing Heavy Leather Jackets

In the past year or so, I’ve come to appreciate the value of good hangers. Suit jackets and sport coats…

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The Switch

September 16, 2013

The Switch

Rigidity about the beginnings and ends of seasons for clothing denies the variability of our climate. Labor Day has come…

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Get Garment Bags

April 22, 2013

Get Garment Bags

I’m in the process of moving across the country and while packing I discovered a moth hole in a pair…

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Seasonal Transitions

March 13, 2013

Seasonal Transitions

Spring officially starts next week, which means now is a good time to start thinking about whether or not you’d…

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Q and Answer: How Can I Get the Most Out of My Closet?

September 5, 2012

Q And Answer: How Can I Get The Most Out Of My Closet?

Jacques asks: I have a really small closet. Would you offer any suggestions or tips on how to improve closet…

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Men’s Clothes: How to Store Them

October 25, 2011

Men’s Clothes: How To Store Them

Men often email me to ask how to store their clothes, so I thought I’d offer a few simple best…

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Q and Answer: How Should I Hang Up My Pants?

October 12, 2011

Q And Answer: How Should I Hang Up My Pants?

Josh from Austin asks: How the heck should I hang up my pants? There’s tons of different options (folded over…

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Autumn has caught us in our summer wear

September 21, 2011

Autumn Has Caught Us In Our Summer Wear

Autumn has caught us in our summer wear. – Philip Larkin, British poet Fall officially begins on Friday. Before you…

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Caring for your clothes, the Thrifty way

April 5, 2011

Caring For Your Clothes, The Thrifty Way

Caring for your clothes, the Thrifty way, at The Thrifty Gent.

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This is madness. MADNESS.

February 18, 2011

This Is Madness. MADNESS.

dieworkwear: Forumites know the dilly. You’re looking at all Lobbs, all Greens. Stored in a Burmese teak cabinet. Peep the…

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Q and Answer: How Do I Store My Clothes?

April 1, 2010

Q And Answer: How Do I Store My Clothes?

Andy writes: I don’t have the most closet space in the world, and the more clothing I get, the less…

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