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August 13, 2010
A Sartorial Power Move To Tuck Your Bow Tie Into Your Shirt Collar
Aminor wrote to ask whether it was a Sartorial Power Move to tuck your bow tie into your shirt collar,…
August 13, 2010
I’m A Fairly Tall Guy And When I Tie My Tie I Find That It’s Shorter Than Desired. Besides Going Out And Buying Longer Ties Is There A Special Type Of Knot Or Other Trick I Can Use That Won’t Make My Rear Blade Super Tiny?
Just buy longer ties. Lands’ End has some good inexpensive options that are of decent quality. Sam Hober will make…
August 13, 2010
Hi Jesse, I Purchased The Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Dress Oxfords On Ebay And Was Wondering When It Is Appropriate To Wear A Cap Toe. Obviously, Plain-toed Oxfords Are More Formal Than Cap-toed Oxfords, But How Versatile Can A Cap Toe Be?
Slow down, Bradley. The cap toe is generally more formal than a plain toe. It’s suitable for pretty much any…
August 13, 2010
When Working With A Lathe, Always Wear A Neck Scarf. Always.
When working with a lathe, always wear a neck scarf. Always. (From a beautiful film on the design process at…
August 13, 2010
This Beautiful Varsity Jacket Is Made By San Francisco’s Golden Bear Sportswear
This beautiful varsity jacket is made by San Francisco’s Golden Bear Sportswear for the retail outlet Unionmade. It’s a very…
August 13, 2010
While I’ve Always Been A Fan Of Button-down Oxford Shirts In A Casual Setting, I Prefer The Clean Line Of A Straight Point Collar. But Whenever I Wear Point Collar Shirts Casually (top Two Buttons Open), The Collar Will Open Up Leaving Me Looking Somewhere Between Saturday Night Fever And Hungover. Should I Just Suck It Up And Stick With Button-downs?
This is what button-downs are for, frankly. I’m not saying it’s your only option, but the button-down collar was created…
August 13, 2010
This Fits: 500th Post: A Retrospective
About three years ago I started using del.icio.us to bookmark inspiring looks that I liked from The Sartorialist. I was…
August 12, 2010
Hey, Jesse. My Friend From Korea Recently Showed Me An Excellent And High-quality Backpack From Said Country. The Styling Was Vaguely Reminiscent Of A Military Themed Knapsack And I Instantly Fell In Love. My Question Is Where Can I Obtain A High Quality Backpack Or Knapsack (is There A Difference?) For A Reasonable Price That Doesn’t Make Me Look Like A Dork Or A Bike Messenger. I’m Trying To Mature My Style For College And I Just Feel Like My Jansport Doesn’t Cut It.
We love the new knapsack by Archival Clothing. We also love Duluth Pack and Filson. All are made to the…
August 12, 2010
“Alligator Without Being An Asshole."
“Alligator without being an asshole." – The Trad
August 11, 2010
The Great Advantages Of Black Tie
The always-charming David Mitchell on the great advantages of black tie. (Thanks, Richard.) (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
August 10, 2010
Do You Have Any Suggestions For Buying Dressy Men’s Slippers Or House Shoes? I Can’t Decide If I Want Leather, Velvet, Or Something Else.
I have a pair of Brooks Brothers’ leather house shoes, and they’re absolutely wonderful. They’re soft and just grand, one…
August 9, 2010
Why Elite Shoppers (and People With Taste, In Our Opinion) Avoid Logos. (NYT)
Why elite shoppers (and people with taste, in our opinion) avoid logos. (NYT)
August 8, 2010
Q&A Week!
So I’m headed to the Sierras for a week, and will be without internet. Rather than let you suffer without…
