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April 9, 2012
The Custom Shirt Series, Part IV: Where To Get A Custom Shirt
There are hundreds of places to get a custom shirt made. This week we’ll review some of them, starting with…
April 5, 2012
The Custom Shirts Series, Part III: A Quick Primer On Fabrics
The number of options available through a custom shirtmaker can be both a pleasure and a pain. Any good shirtmaker, for…
April 4, 2012
The Custom Shirts Series, Part II: How Should A Shirt Fit?
Most men can find a well-fitting shirt off the rack. The question is just how well fitting they want it….
April 2, 2012
The Custom Shirt Series, Part I: Intro
I’ve been meaning to write a series on custom shirts for – oh, I don’t know – a year now?…
February 20, 2012
The High Collar
I’ve always liked slightly higher collars. Such collars are made with a taller collar band, longer collar points, and are…
February 9, 2012
We Got It For Free: Marshall Anthony Tie
A relatively new men’s clothier, Marshall Anthony, recently sent me one of their indigo raw silk ties. I’m usually skeptical…
February 6, 2012
Q And Answer: Can I Repair Frayed Shirt Collars And Cuffs?
David asks: I do a lot of thrifting button-down shirts. Sometimes I’ll get attached to a shirt even if it’s…
December 5, 2011
This Fits Has A Good Tip About A Lands End Canvas Sale Right Now
This Fits has a good tip about a Lands End Canvas sale right now. There are certainly better oxfords out…
December 1, 2011
CottonWork Deal
If you’re a college student* and have a job interview coming up, CottonWork is running a promotion where they’ll make…
November 28, 2011
Q And Answer: Can I Wear A Tie And A Button-Down Collar?
Matthew asks: I’ll often wear a knit tie with a button-down collar. I figure, a casual tie for a casual…
October 19, 2011
Q And Answer: Which Shirt Cuff Button Do I Use?
Brandon asks: I was wondering which button to use on a barrel cuff shirt. There are two buttons to fasten…
October 12, 2011
Plackets And Pockets: Know The Details
For classic men’s style, expressions are often in the tiniest of tiny details. Closed eyelets on shoes express formality, cuffs…
October 11, 2011
These Aren’t Just Shirts
These aren’t just shirts; they’re vehicles of self-mortification, sackcloth and ashes adorned with stripes and spread collars. Slate’s Daniel Akst…
September 26, 2011
How To Dry Clothes Properly
An electric, heat-conducing dryer is the enemy of all clothing. Cotton fibers are supposed to have some humidity in them,…
September 22, 2011
The Color Purple
Most men rely on standard colors for their wardrobe – blues, greys, and browns, in various shades and textures. These…