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February 9, 2015
How To Wash A Sweater
Sweaters don’t have to be washed after every wear, but they do need to be cleaned every so often. I…
February 4, 2015
Learning To Make Your Own Clothes, Part Two
Sometimes the hardest part about learning something new is figuring out how to take those first steps. When I spoke…
December 15, 2014
Shoes For Rainy Days
We’ve been suffering through some pretty bad storms here in San Francisco. When the weather is this wet, you 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 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 23, 2014
How To Get Rid Of Your Clothes
As James Taylor sang of the changing seasons: “The frost is on the pumpkin / and the hay is in…
September 22, 2014
Q And Answer: How To Properly Untie A Tie
Shawn writes: I feel like I’ve read a million articles on ways to tie a tie (I stick to the…
August 14, 2014
Cleaning Sneakers
Some things look better new; some things look better old. Anyone who has ever bought a brand new pair of…
July 30, 2014
Ten Tips For Ironing Shirts
Most people hate ironing, but I admit to finding a strange pleasure in it. There’s something gratifying about passing a…
July 23, 2014
Fragrances, Part One: What The Heck Do Those French Words Mean?
Fragrances sometimes carry a bad reputation, especially here in the US. Just the idea of them brings to mind all…
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…
July 9, 2014
Where To Buy Good Pants (Part One)
Readers often ask us if we have any recommendations for where to buy good trousers. Usually grey flannels, as those…
June 16, 2014
How To Size Shoes
If you’re anything like me, you buy most of your clothes online. It’s easy, convenient, and a great way to…