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June 12, 2012
Un-Lining A Jacket
A week or so ago, I picked up this jacket at a thrift store. It didn’t need too much adjustment…
June 4, 2012
Boys Becoming Men, Men Becoming Wolves, Pants Becoming Shorts
If you’re having a hard time finding just the right shorts for this summer’s hottest days, remember: shorts are generally…
May 10, 2012
Q And Answer: Can I Alter A Sweater?
Hayden asks: Can you alter a sweater? Looking at getting a cashmere sweater on eBay but the pictures make it look…
April 11, 2012
Put This On Season 2 Episode 2: Thrifting With Street Etiquette
Put This On host Jesse Thorn goes thrift store shopping for menswear with Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs, the proprietors…
April 11, 2012
PTO Rudiments: Alterations
“A suit should look good off the rack, then you should have it altered to look great. Budget $100, and…
October 24, 2011
What Should Suit Alterations Cost?
People often ask me what a reasonable price is for basic menswear alterations. This varies, of course, depending on the…
July 19, 2011
Q And Answer: How Much Can My Clothes Be Altered?
Mario writes us to ask: When you’re hunting for used quality clothing, you’re bound to come across pieces that are…
July 5, 2011
Suit Supply
I’ve been impressed by what I’ve read and seen from Suit Supply, a Dutch company which has recently opened its…
June 8, 2011
Q And Answer: Why Are Vintage Ties Short?
Eijah writes to ask: For the second time, I found myself with a vintage tie I’d bought online that was…
April 4, 2011
Q And Answer: Can Wide Lapels Be Slimmed?
DT asks: Is it possible to have wide lapels slimmed? The answer to this question, generally speaking, is yes. That…
September 13, 2010
The English Cut Creates A Flower Loop On The Back Of A Lapel.
The English Cut creates a flower loop on the back of a lapel. This little loop of thread is intended…
September 13, 2010
Q And Answer: Shortening Shirt Tails
Adam writes: I’ve found Uniqlo’s shirts fit me very well but the tails make me feel like I’m wearing a…
July 27, 2010
How To Find A Tailor
One question we get frequently here at Put This On is: “what tailor should I go to in XXXX,” where…
May 17, 2010
A Visit To The Tailor…
I dropped off some clothes at the tailor on Saturday. The bill came to a hundred dollars. I bought a…
April 26, 2010
Q And Answer: Can Pleats Be Removed From Pants?
James writes: I have two suits that I bought on sale a few years ago. I still love the fabric…