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January 16, 2017
Real People: A More Relaxed Silhouette
The slim-fit trend has done a lot for menswear. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, most men wore baggy, oversized clothes – partly…
December 21, 2016
Real People: The Cozy Cowichan Sweater
If you’re not familiar with the term Cowichan, you’re almost certainly familiar with the style. These sweaters have been worn…
November 14, 2016
Real People: Playing With Fall Colors
Ever wonder why fall wardrobe colors are what they are? Some of it is to reflect the mood of the…
October 27, 2016
Real People: The Approachable Tailored Look
I love these two photos of my friend David in Washington, DC. Here he’s visiting Edwin DeBoise of Steed Bespoke…
September 26, 2016
Real People: Wearing Navy Trousers
Navy is a linchpin in men’s wardrobes. It’s a staple color for suits and sport coats, great for knitwear, and…
September 14, 2016
Real People: Building Depth
For guys who like tailored clothes, there’s often this running tension of wanting to look traditional, but also not so…
July 20, 2016
Real People: Playing Hot And Cold
Summer isn’t just the time for warm weather. It’s also a good time to break out warmer colors. In color…
June 22, 2016
Real People: “Hey Honey, Want To Go To Italy?”
It’s no secret that bespoke tailoring is expensive. A handmade, custom tailored suit from Savile Row will run you about…
June 6, 2016
Real People: Wear What Makes You Happy
I really like Andy from San Jose’s approach to style. Two weeks ago, I wrote a post in response to…
June 1, 2016
Real People: Two Patterns
One of the simplest ways to make an outfit more interesting is to add patterns. Especially in tailored clothing, where…
May 9, 2016
Real People: When Vintage Is Better
There are a lot of reasons to shop vintage. Along with saving a bit of money, you can also come…
May 2, 2016
Real People: Be Willing To Experiment
Every once in a while, a reader will email us to ask for advice on how to dress casually (e.g. “What…
February 17, 2016
Real People: Sneakers–Contrast Or Go Tonal?
When I was a kid and went shopping for baseball cleats, white cleats were not cool. My parents, who can…
January 13, 2016
Real People: Cloth, Color, And Combinations
For a lot of guys, getting a good balance between the jacket, shirt, tie and pocket square is the trickier…
December 28, 2015
Real People: Learning To Dress Casually
For a lot of guys, learning how to dress well begins with a coat and tie, then they move to…