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One of the great things about summer

May 13, 2011

One Of The Great Things About Summer

One of the great things about summer is that you get to wear suede shoes more often. Here then is a…

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A StyleForum user has posted the transformation of his wardrobe over the course of a year

May 12, 2011

A StyleForum User Has Posted The Transformation Of His Wardrobe Over The Course Of A Year

A StyleForum user has posted the transformation of his wardrobe over the course of a year, pictorially. I generally can’t…

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Handmade in Italy

May 11, 2011

Handmade In Italy

Before I started blogging about this stuff, I was an avid reader of menswear blogs for years. One of my favorite…

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What is the Meaning of a Hole in a Shoe?

May 10, 2011

What Is The Meaning Of A Hole In A Shoe?

If you ever needed proof that dressing is social and cultural, not absolute, or that you dress for those around…

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Guide to Going Sockless

May 3, 2011

Guide To Going Sockless

With Esquire and Brooks Brothers’ recent tweets, the menswear Twittersphere has been buzzing over whether it’s too early to forgo socks….

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style on the Cheap

April 29, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style On The Cheap

Before Jesse let me start writing here, I was a dedicated PTO reader for more than a year. One of the…

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Q and Answer: What Socks with Plimsoll Sneakers?

April 26, 2011

Q And Answer: What Socks With Plimsoll Sneakers?

Dave asks: I just saw Derek’s post on plimsolls. I picked a pair up for the summer recently and coming…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

April 26, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

Let’s be honest – nothing beats the comfort of sneakers. That comfort comes in handy when you’re taking long strolls…

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We shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality

April 22, 2011

We Shouldn’t Conflate Heritage And Quality

Jesse made a comment yesterday about how we shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality, and I completely agree. Too many consumers,…

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Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks

April 21, 2011

Brooks Brothers “Friends And Family” Sale Starts In Just Two Weeks

Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks, on May 5th. It’s unclear what the discounts will…

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Q and Answer: What Color Should My Briefcase Be?

April 20, 2011

Q And Answer: What Color Should My Briefcase Be?

Charlie asks: I’m getting close to the end of my grad school years and am looking to hang up my…

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Here’s a trick for you

April 18, 2011

Here’s A Trick For You

As you know, one of worst things you can do to your shoes is shove your foot into them without…

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How to polish shell cordovan shoes

April 14, 2011

How To Polish Shell Cordovan Shoes

Will from A Suitable Wardrobe just posted a wonderful video on how to polish shell cordovan shoes. The video features…

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Use the Brannock!

April 6, 2011

Use The Brannock!

You think you know your shoe size, but I think you don’t. Every shoe is different. Not just brand to…

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It’s On eBay - Polo Ralph Lauren Oxfords (11UK)

April 6, 2011

It’s On EBay – Polo Ralph Lauren Oxfords (11UK)

This is the kind of simple, classic, high-quality shoe that’s worth spending $300 on. Buy a pair like this every…

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