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April 30, 2019
A Bespoke Tailor Explains How Trousers Should Fit
There’s a friendly joke on Savile Row between two types of cutters: those who cut jackets and those who cut…
February 19, 2018
A Basic Guide On Alterations
The easiest way to improve your wardrobe is to take things to the alterations tailor. Since clothes are designed for…
January 27, 2016
Let It Out: What To Do When You’ve Gone Too Slim
Men’s fashion coming out of the ‘90s was all about slimming the silhouette from the broader and baggier looks that…
August 13, 2015
Q And Answer: New Life For Old Ties
Justus writes to us to ask: My family has been divvying up my grandfather’s clothes after he recently passed away. Most of…
February 11, 2015
Q & Answer: Can A Collar Gap Be Fixed?
John writes us to ask: Does a sport coat need to sit close to your neck at all times? I’ve…
September 29, 2014
Most Common Types Of Denim Damage (and How To Avoid Them)
Coincidentally, shortly after Jesse’s post last week on patching jeans, I received my 3sixteens back from Denim Therapy – one…
September 25, 2014
Q & Answer: Patching Jeans
A reader who goes by Slendertroll asks: In your latest post about those gorgeous LVC jeans, you mentioned they had…
November 7, 2013
Q & Answer: Can Leather Jackets Be Altered?
Jeff asks: I’ve been trying to find a leather jacket, but all the ones I’ve come across are too big…
April 8, 2013
Q & Answer: How Do I Eliminate The Blousing On A Shirt?
Gary writes: I just got a new job and am having to wear dress shirts for the first time. I…
November 12, 2012
Should I Cuff My Trousers?
Cuffs (called turnups by the Brits) are a curious phenomenon. They seem to have emerged from country clothing – an…
October 8, 2012
Getting Your Buttons Down
Knowing how to properly sew on a button is perhaps one of the most useful clothes-related skills you can pick…
September 24, 2012
A Clever Alteration: Narrowing The Lapel
A Clever Alteration: Narrowing the Lapel
September 17, 2012
Sleeve Pitch
StyleForum member tailorgod has a nice animation to illustrate what is meant when someone says that a jacket’s sleeve pitch is…
September 11, 2012
Q And Answer: How Should I Wear Suspenders?
Joe asks: I really want to start wearing suspenders for work. It is a shirt and tie shop but not…
September 7, 2012
Q And Answer: Elbow Patches
Shane asks: I would love to hear some discussion on blazers / sports coats and the use of elbow patches….