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A Suitable Wardrobe Mid-Season Sale

June 25, 2013

A Suitable Wardrobe Mid-Season Sale

One of my favorite online stores, A Suitable Wardrobe, just started their mid-season sale. There are knit ties for $40,…

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What I Take Long Walks In

May 15, 2013

What I Take Long Walks In

With the exception of running shoes, the most comfortable shoes I’ve worn have always been built on Plantation crepe. Crepe…

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The Power of Plain White Linen Pocket Squares

May 10, 2013

The Power Of Plain White Linen Pocket Squares

I’ve got too many pocket squares for my own good. I started with squares found at thrift stores and estate…

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The Not-Quite-White Shirt

March 25, 2013

The Not-Quite-White Shirt

Over the weekend voxsartoria shared this photo on his blog of A Suitable Wardrobe’s Will Boehlke, who we’ve featured here before…

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A Tale of Two Hangers

March 25, 2013

A Tale Of Two Hangers

Over the weekend, I was going through the archives of Tutto Fatto a Mano, a blog about tailoring I really…

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It’s On Sale: Ties, Knitwear, and Vests

January 17, 2013

It’s On Sale: Ties, Knitwear, And Vests

A Suitable Wardrobe has reduced their prices on a selection of ties, knitwear, and vests to 60-70% off. I bought…

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Mansel Fletcher on shopping habits and marriage

January 14, 2013

Mansel Fletcher On Shopping Habits And Marriage

Everyone knows that women frequently hide their clothing purchases from their husbands, but we men are guilty of the same….

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It’s On Sale: Striped Knit Tie

December 27, 2012

It’s On Sale: Striped Knit Tie

I was admiring this photo of our friend MistahWong, and it reminded me that A Suitable Wardrobe (one of my…

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The Wool Herringbone

December 19, 2012

The Wool Herringbone

I remember having this mid-grey, wool herringbone tie by Thom Browne when I was in my mid-20s. It was lightly…

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Consider the Silk Scarf

December 12, 2012

Consider The Silk Scarf

If you’re wearing a wool coat this winter, consider pairing it with a silk scarf. Silk scarves aren’t as versatile…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

December 5, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

This portion of our Black Tie Guide dabbles in some luxurious indulgences that some would consider optional. You might not…

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Drying Off

December 3, 2012

Drying Off

It started raining in the Bay Area this weekend. Really turbulent winds and heavy showers meant that every time I…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

November 29, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

Our Black Tie Guide continues to help you find all the elements of an eveningwear ensemble. Today, we discuss finding…

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Thoughts on Buying Good Sweaters

November 19, 2012

Thoughts On Buying Good Sweaters

The best time to purchase sweaters is at the end of the season, when the fall/ winter stock gets discounted…

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Réginald-Jérôme de Mans on quality and prices

November 5, 2012

Réginald-Jérôme De Mans On Quality And Prices

This is not to say that those who want to look good and have quality clothing must pay a lot…

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