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Extraneous stitching on your blue jeans

December 2, 2015

Extraneous Stitching On Your Blue Jeans

Gentlemen, extraneous stitching on your blue jeans is not a substitute for a personality. Michael Ian Black

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You've basically got two choices.

November 8, 2015

You’ve Basically Got Two Choices.

Always wear shoes that are good for running or fighting. Joe Strummer

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Sports coats as carry-alls

August 25, 2015

Sports Coats As Carry-alls

I don’t have many possessions, and certainly no baubles, but I do pride myself on my sport coats. They are…

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Edna Woolman Chase, Vogue editor 1914-1952

July 10, 2014

Edna Woolman Chase, Vogue Editor 1914-1952

Ask yourself always: am I harmoniously put together, am I appropriately clad for the deed at hand, and am I…

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A despot whom the wise ridicule and obey

June 9, 2013

A Despot Whom The Wise Ridicule And Obey

Fashion, n. A despot whom the wise ridicule and obey. Ambrose Bierce

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 20 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was 30

May 1, 2013

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 20 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was 30

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 20 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was 30 This is a really lovely piece from a…

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The Internet machine

March 4, 2013

The Internet Machine

The Internet machine has been great for men’s clothing and men’s clothing sellers like me. But at the same time,…

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The only man who behaved sensibly was my tailor

December 29, 2012

The Only Man Who Behaved Sensibly Was My Tailor

The only man who behaved sensibly was my tailor; he took my measurement anew every time he saw me, while…

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I could never be a thug; they don’t dress this well

December 19, 2012

I Could Never Be A Thug; They Don’t Dress This Well

I could never be a thug; they don’t dress this well. Malice of The Clipse, “Virginia”

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I am certainly not an advocate for for frequent and untried changes in laws and constitutions

December 19, 2012

I Am Certainly Not An Advocate For For Frequent And Untried Changes In Laws And Constitutions

I am certainly not an advocate for for frequent and untried changes in laws and constitutions. I think moderate imperfections…

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PG Wodehouse

November 24, 2012

PG Wodehouse

The well-dressed man does not go around with kippered herrings in his pocket. PG Wodehouse

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I believe that clothes should complement a man’s personality, not replace it.

August 30, 2012

I Believe That Clothes Should Complement A Man’s Personality, Not Replace It.

I believe that clothes should complement a man’s personality, not replace it. Rev. Jesse Jackson

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True elegance has just one rule

August 27, 2012

True Elegance Has Just One Rule

True elegance has just one rule: simplicity. Luciano Barbera

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New York Times: The Case for Spending a Little More Sometimes

August 14, 2012

New York Times: The Case For Spending A Little More Sometimes

New York Times: The Case for Spending a Little More Sometimes

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A suit tells the world you are ready for business

May 25, 2012

A Suit Tells The World You Are Ready For Business

A suit tells the world you are ready for business. A jacket tells the world you are open to fun….

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