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February 6, 2012
Strategic Frugality
If you’re just starting to build a better wardrobe, funds can be limited, so it’s good to know where you…
February 1, 2012
Avoiding Buyer’s Regret
When you’re shopping for clothes, there are probably a dozen or more variables to consider before you make a purchase….
October 18, 2011
Here’s A Tip
Try doing your shoe shopping after 3pm. Feet swell after a bit of walking, so by trying on shoes in…
August 3, 2011
How To Detect Bullshit
I’m almost always disappointed by the salespeople I meet when I go shopping. Most of them have been poorly trained,…
June 15, 2011
Plan Ahead
Almost every week, I get an email that goes something like this: “I’ve got a (job interview / wedding /…
March 19, 2011
Here’s A Thrifting Tip – That Works At Regular Stores, Too
One sign of a high-quality dress shirt is natural buttons. Plastic buttons are cheaper and more durable than mother of…
March 16, 2011
Yellow Baggers
If you’re in the New York area, the blog Yellow Baggers offers regular reports on what’s for sale at local…
November 4, 2010
Q And Answer: Should You Get It At Ross?
Dieter asks: How do you feel about off-price stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross? Is it worth the effort?…
September 6, 2010
Q & A: Where To Shop For Men’s Clothes In San Francisco?
Chris writes from Germany: Next month, I’ll be in California for vacation and would like to get some recommendations for…
December 4, 2009
What To Look For When You’re Buying Cashmere
The Economist has an excellent summary of what to look for when you’re buying cashmere. In the past 15 years,…
November 30, 2009
Shopping Effectively Means Shopping Like My Mom
(me and my mom, 1981) My mom’s current (modest) salary, as a Junior College professor, is the most she’s made…
November 19, 2009
Clothes For The Differently-bodied Man
We get quite a bit of mail from men of unconventional stature asking us where to go and what to…
November 18, 2009
Q And Answer: How Should I Size My Raw Denim?
Andrew writes: I saw your first video, and fell in love with the idea of buying raw denim. The problem…
November 10, 2009
Tips And Tricks
If you don’t have the money for a fancy watch, but you’re still looking for something with a little more…