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We Got It For Free: Dapper Classics Socks

September 12, 2012

We Got It For Free: Dapper Classics Socks

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that one of our readers founded Dapper Classics, a company dedicated to supplying men with…

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Over-the-Calf Socks

August 2, 2012

Over-the-Calf Socks

A reader emailed us yesterday about a new over-the-calf socks company he’s starting, and his message reminded me of this…

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Some New Navy Socks

July 12, 2012

Some New Navy Socks

I recently picked up some over-the-calf navy socks from Kabbaz-Kelly & Sons and The Hound Clothiers. Navy, as you’ve read…

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Conservatively Patterned Socks

January 9, 2012

Conservatively Patterned Socks

There’s an old piece of wisdom that says men should match their socks to their trousers. Doing so elongates the…

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Staying Warm

December 21, 2011

Staying Warm

I was joking with friends a few weeks ago that Napoleon should have waited for global warming before he invaded…

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Fashion is a dangerous road to go down

November 26, 2011

Fashion Is A Dangerous Road To Go Down

Fashion is a dangerous road to go down. Anybody who is going to have children later in life had best…

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Sierra Trading Post

September 27, 2011

Sierra Trading Post

There are some really good sales right now at Sierra Trading Post. Once you sign up for their DealFlyer newsletter,…

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The Color Purple

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…

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Gilt is having a really interesting sale on Pantherella’s wool over-the-calf socks

June 9, 2011

Gilt Is Having A Really Interesting Sale On Pantherella’s Wool Over-the-calf Socks

Gilt is having a really interesting sale on Pantherella’s wool over-the-calf socks. Pantherella has been adding more and more nylon in…

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Q and Answer: What Color Shoes Should I Wear With a Navy Suit?

June 9, 2011

Q And Answer: What Color Shoes Should I Wear With A Navy Suit?

Peter writes: I was recently given a fantastic vintage navy blue suit from the ‘70s by my father. The only…

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We Got It For Free: Gold Toe Socks

May 31, 2011

We Got It For Free: Gold Toe Socks

I’m somewhat of a sock evangelist. To me, some of the worst sartorial transgressions have nothing to do with flip-flops…

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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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Andy sends this amazing vintage advertisement

March 28, 2011

Andy Sends This Amazing Vintage Advertisement

Andy sends this amazing vintage advertisement. Apparently it was part of his American Studies curriculum – a segment on the…

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It’s On Sale: Pantharella Fancy Over-the-Calf Cotton Socks

February 19, 2011

It’s On Sale: Pantharella Fancy Over-the-Calf Cotton Socks

Lots of new colors and patterns just came up on Sierra Trading Post – I bought eight pairs. These are…

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It’s On Sale: Snowflake Socks (Made in Vermont)

January 7, 2011

It’s On Sale: Snowflake Socks (Made In Vermont)

$11 from $22 at BrooksBrothers.com

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