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March 26, 2012
How A Suit Jacket Or Sport Coat Should Fit
A couple of weeks ago, I said that there are different schools of thought on how a jacket should fit,…
March 5, 2012
How Pants Should Fit
It’s much easier to get trousers to fit well than jackets. There’s also less wiggle room for interpretation. While there…
March 3, 2012
Steven Hitchcock Shows Off One Of His High Armholes
Steven Hitchcock shows off one of his high armholes. Such armholes will allow you to lift up your arms without…
February 10, 2012
There Are Obviously Many Silhouettes A Man Can Choose From
Notice that PG’s trousers sit above his hip bones, and while they’re slim, they’re not as skinny and pegged as…
February 2, 2012
Quarter For Your Thoughts
One of the most important areas to pay attention to when examining the fit of a suit or sport coat…
February 1, 2012
Avoiding Buyer’s Regret
When you’re shopping for clothes, there are probably a dozen or more variables to consider before you make a purchase….
December 20, 2011
Q And Answer: What Size Overcoat Should I Wear?
William asks: If I wear a 38 regular blazer, what size overcoat should I be looking for? You should look…
December 14, 2011
Understanding A Suit’s Silhouette
It’s common to hear people describe a suit’s silhouette in terms of its nationality. Suits are described as being American,…
December 13, 2011
I Strongly Agree With Our Friend Here
I strongly agree with our friend here, GW. Most trousers these days either sit below or just at your hips. In…
October 19, 2011
Q And Answer: Which Shirt Cuff Button Do I Use?
Brandon asks: I was wondering which button to use on a barrel cuff shirt. There are two buttons to fasten…
September 8, 2011
Rise Is Important
I strongly believe that pants look best when they sit on, not just at, your hips. Where your pants sit on you…
August 31, 2011
The “Fit” And Proportions Of Your Tie
The fit of your tie is just as important as your other garments, and this is made up of the…
August 26, 2011
Three Basic Points Of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length
I want to highlight a few fit mistakes I see all too often on men in the street – and…
July 4, 2011
Collar Gaps & Shoulder Divots: An Explanation
There seems to have been some confusion about this post, in which our pal GW criticized some catalog photos for…
June 23, 2011
Put This On Episode 6: Body
Jesse Thorn visits Carl Goldberg, owner of CEGO Custom Shirtmaker in New York City, to learn the difference between a…