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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…
October 13, 2011
Q And Answer: What Makes A Quality Men’s Hat?
Ian writes: Your posts have repeatedly stressed the importance of quality hats, and explained that it’s very hard to find…
October 7, 2011
Q And Answer: Ten In-Between Shoes
Matt asks: I need a new pair of shoes! What I have right now is either too casual (a sneaker)…
September 12, 2011
Twenty-Five Pieces Of Basic Sartorial Knowledge So You Don’t Look Dumb
When I’m interviewed about men’s style and Put This On, I’m almost invariably asked “what are the fashion mistakes 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…
August 12, 2011
How To Thrift For Menswear
Part Three: Getting the Good Stuff So: you’ve got your locations scouted and you’re repeating our thrifting philosophies in your…
August 11, 2011
How To Thrift For Menswear – Part Two: How To Find The Best Thrift Stores
Thrifting is an immensely rewarding hobby, and a great way to find great clothes on a budget, but it only…
August 10, 2011
How To Thrift For Menswear
Part One: Thrifting Philosophies Thrifting has been a lifelong habit for me. When I was a kid, my mom worked…
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…
May 12, 2011
What Is Traditional American Style?
Our most recent video, Tradition, features a conversation with Jay Walter, a true-blue American style traditionalist. The American aesthetic is…
February 4, 2011
The Importance Of Gray Pants
There are two essential casual pants: blue jeans and chinos. For every other situation that doesn’t call for a suit,…
January 5, 2011
Q And Answer: What Men’s Watch Should I Wear?
Trevor asks: Can you outline what kind of watches are appropriate for what occasions? Surely everything comes down to preference…
December 23, 2010
Q And Answer: Converting European Sizes To American Sizes For Jackets And Pants
Ryan asks: Why in the hell are US sizes always exactly 10 under the Euro size. Is that totally arbitrary?…
October 6, 2010
How To Dress For TV
I’ve been doing some TV work lately, and I dress myself for camera, so I’ve had to familiarize myself with…