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Adventures in Waterproofing

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…

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Real People: The Silk Scarf + Overcoat Look

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…

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Want an Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage

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…

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Real People: The Well-Tailored Overcoat

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…

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In Praise of Long Overcoats

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…

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Q & Answer: Overcoat Sizing

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…

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Four Favorite Overcoats

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…

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Wearing Boring Outerwear

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…

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Picking the Right Varsity Jacket

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…

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A Grand Rehabilitation

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…

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Polo Coats

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…

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There’s Nothing More Classic Than A Pea Coat

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…

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Deck Jackets

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…

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Field Guide to Field Jackets

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,…

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creating a waxed cotton Swedish Army anorak

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,…

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