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May 29, 2014
The Knockabout Cotton Suit
The poor cotton suit doesn’t get much love in men’s clothing. That’s because the material is considered too cheap to…
April 28, 2014
The Very Versatile Casual Suit
I love suits, but being that I don’t work in law or finance, don’t live on the East Coast, and…
April 23, 2014
Why You Shouldn’t Hang Your Suit In The Bathroom
There’s a “trick” that often gets passed around on blogs and through magazines for how to get the wrinkles out…
March 31, 2014
Q & Answer: Fixing Holes Or Tears In Tailored Clothing
Craig asks: I recently developed a small tear on the right side of my suit pants, and the place that made…
March 7, 2014
Prenuptial Prep Work
If you’re going to a wedding this summer–June is the most popular month for weddings–you probably already know. Etiquette says…
December 24, 2013
The New Yorker’s Photo Booth Blog
From The New Yorker’s Photo Booth blog: March 16, 1960. This suit built by the Republic Aviation Corporation solved the…
November 6, 2013
It’s On Sale: Luigi Bianchi Mantova
The Luigi Bianchi Mantova family of tailored brands (including, in order of formality and structure, Luigi Bianchi Mantova, L.B.M. 1911,…
November 4, 2013
Q & Answer: Should My Double-Breasted Jacket Be Buttoned When I Sit?
Charles asks: I was curious about the etiquette of sitting down in a double-breasted suit jacket or sport coat. Is…
October 30, 2013
Q & Answer: Can I Wear A Suit Without A Tie?
John asks: I work for a large multinational company. I see a lot of management, including C-level execs, wearing jackets…
October 28, 2013
I Had A Live Taping Of My Public Radio Show, Bullseye, Friday Night In Pasadena
I had a live taping of my public radio show, Bullseye, Friday night in Pasadena. My wife gave birth that…
October 24, 2013
Let’s Face It: I’m Sixty-two Years Old, Gray-haired And Paunchy
Let’s face it: I’m sixty-two years old, gray-haired and paunchy. Wearing a suit makes me look as good as I…
October 23, 2013
Where To Look First For A Suit (Part One)
Far and away, the most common question I get in my inbox is: “Where should I go to buy a…
October 21, 2013
EFFECTIVE Suit Style
EFFECTIVE suit style via The New Yorker’s Currency blog, which recently highlighted ads targeting the high earners of the 1920s….
August 7, 2013
Real People: Gray For Leisure
The iron-fisted enforcement of business casual office dress codes means many of us wear suits mostly for non-work occasions, if…
August 1, 2013
When You Need It NOW! (You Shoulda Got It THEN!)
A huge portion of the emails I get at Put This On are about men who NEED IT NOW! They’ve…