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April 2, 2015
Reading Formality In Tailored Clothing
Let’s get something straight: wearing a suit or sport coat in 2015 is going to make you look dressed up….
February 25, 2015
Real People: Simple Principles
Michael Alden of The London Lounge used to say about menswear writers: “read what they write, but remember they need…
November 24, 2014
The (Still) Very Useful Work Boot
The craze for Americana/ workwear clothing seems to have died down, but the trend did leave us with some very…
November 13, 2014
The Great PTO Briefcase Roundup
Whether because you need something to go with a suit and tie, or perhaps just want to look a little…
September 10, 2014
Are You Wearing Knockoffs?
When we think of knockoffs in fashion, we typically think of the cheap imitations of luxury brands such as Chanel…
August 14, 2014
What Is A Gentleman?
On my way home from work today, walking through Union Station in Los Angeles, I was listening to Fela Kuti’s…
July 23, 2014
The Style At The Time
The best and maybe most important show on TV in the 1990s (yes, better than Seinfeld), the Simpsons arguably should’ve…
July 14, 2014
Q & Answer: How Do You Pick The Right Shoe Size Online?
Zack writes to us to ask: I’m interested in buying a pair of shoes online, but am having trouble figuring…
July 10, 2014
Where To Buy Good Pants (Part Two)
The market for trousers is pretty wonky. There’s surprisingly not that many good options, and despite there being a new…
June 5, 2014
Q And Answer: Where’s My Waist? Where Should My Jacket Button?
Wyatt asks: I’ve heard said both on your blog and elsewhere that a jacket should button at one’s natural waist…
May 12, 2014
How Pants Should Fit
We’ve written about how tailored trousers should fit before, but our friend Ed over at Panta Clothing just posted some images of a pair trousers…
March 27, 2014
How Much Should You Spend On Dress Shoes?
One of the questions I frequently get in my inbox is: “I’m looking to buy a better pair of dress…
March 20, 2014
The Easy And Hard Part Of Classic Dress
Every once in a while, you’ll see a new member on StyleForum say that he’s just become interested in classic,…
March 13, 2014
What Is Selvedge Denim? Why Does A Selvedge Matter?
I grew up in a fabric-obsessed house. My mom dedicated a whole bedroom to an enormous pedal loom, and when…
March 1, 2014
Our Editorial Policies – Elaborated.
The Basics Given Derek’s excellent post about conflicts of interest in the fashion media industry, I thought I’d elaborate on…