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September 11, 2015
Adventures In Waterproofing
A few months ago, I bought a surplus Scandinavian military snow jacket at the flea market. At $20, it was…
April 30, 2015
Real People: The Silk Scarf + Overcoat Look
I love the dramatic look of a long overcoat, but sometimes having a garment that covers you from near head-to-toe…
March 11, 2015
Want An Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage
Every once in a while, we’ll get an email from a reader asking where can they score a leather jacket…
December 17, 2014
Real People: The Well-Tailored Overcoat
There are few things better in the colder months than a well-tailored overcoat. The one above, worn by Gustaf in…
December 11, 2014
In Praise Of Long Overcoats
Most overcoats these days come about mid-thigh. That’s partly because most are worn by men who drive on a regular…
November 25, 2014
Q & Answer: Overcoat Sizing
Aaron writes to ask: When it comes to sizing, do overcoat sizes match suit sizing, or do you buy commensurately…
November 17, 2014
Four Favorite Overcoats
A classic men’s overcoat is arguably the king of men’s outerwear. Heavy and warm, they convey a certain kind of…
February 19, 2014
Wearing Boring Outerwear
Next to tailored clothing and shoes, most of my clothing budget is spent on outerwear. In my closet are some…
February 13, 2014
Picking The Right Varsity Jacket
The endurance of the silhouette and styling of the letterman/varsity jacket is a little surprising to me. Trying to remember…
January 28, 2014
A Grand Rehabilitation
I have an old polo coat that I love. It weighs ten tons, is warm as all heck, and I…
December 19, 2013
Polo Coats
Despite what people say, it doesn’t get that cold in San Francisco, at least not compared to places where it…
December 2, 2013
There’s Nothing More Classic Than A Pea Coat
I bought my pea coat at a yard sale in Portland. I was in high school – maybe 15 or…
November 13, 2013
Deck Jackets
I probably should have anticipated this before I started a blog called Die, Workwear!, but as we get closer to…
September 3, 2013
Field Guide To Field Jackets
In the last couple weeks at Put This On we’ve set up midcentury utility- and sportswear as ideal for easy,…
August 15, 2013
Creating A Waxed Cotton Swedish Army Anorak
I enjoyed seeing Reddit user Manoucher’s process in creating a waxed cotton Swedish Army anorak for himself. It cost him,…