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Black is the color of evening elegance

October 12, 2011

Black Is The Color Of Evening Elegance

I’ve written before about why black suits are generally unsuitable during the day. They’re severe, they make you look like…

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Suits for Wall Street

October 11, 2011

Suits For Wall Street

http://vimeo.com/30195078 The ad-hoc organization Suits for Wall Street have a fascinating goal: to improve the attire of those engaged in…

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Q and Answer: Should I Wear a Sweater with a Suit?

October 10, 2011

Q And Answer: Should I Wear A Sweater With A Suit?

Peter asks: As the weather gets cooler, but still too warm for topcoats, do you think it’s appropriate/advisable to layer…

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This Fits eBay Tool

October 8, 2011

This Fits EBay Tool

If you’re looking to buy suits or shoes on eBay, here’s a great tool. This Fits created custom eBay searches…

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Autumn has caught us in our summer wear

September 21, 2011

Autumn Has Caught Us In Our Summer Wear

Autumn has caught us in our summer wear. – Philip Larkin, British poet Fall officially begins on Friday. Before you…

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Suit Supply’s Made-to-Measure Program

September 7, 2011

Suit Supply’s Made-to-Measure Program

Five months ago or so, this article in the Wall Street Journal generated quite a buzz over an Amsterdam-based company called Suit Supply….

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Three Basic Points of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length

August 26, 2011

Three Basic Points Of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length

I want to highlight a few fit mistakes I see all too often on men in the street – and…

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“The most basic of lightweight combinations”

August 23, 2011

“The Most Basic Of Lightweight Combinations”

James Bond, in what Will Boehlke calls: “The most basic of lightweight combinations: blue tropical weight suit, white shirt, black…

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In Praise of Green Ties

July 21, 2011

In Praise Of Green Ties

Like my buddy Doc Hu, I’m a big fan of green ties. Pair them with a gray suit and dark…

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The Perfect Suit

July 19, 2011

The Perfect Suit

http://vimeo.com/26191974 Last night I watched the BBC documentary “The Perfect Suit.” It’s a breezy history of the men’s lounge suit….

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Top 10 suit crimes

July 14, 2011

Top 10 Suit Crimes

Patrick Johnson has been getting some buzz in the last four to six months. Partly because of their awesome Tumblr, and…

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Collar Gaps & Shoulder Divots: An Explanation

July 4, 2011

Collar Gaps & Shoulder Divots: An Explanation

There seems to have been some confusion about this post, in which our pal GW criticized some catalog photos for…

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I’m in Esquire!

June 27, 2011

I’m In Esquire!

I’m in Esquire! The editors there recently set up a debate between me and one of my favorite bloggers, John Lugg, and…

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Q and Answer: What is the meaning of numbered fabrics?

June 22, 2011

Q And Answer: What Is The Meaning Of Numbered Fabrics?

An anonymous reader asks: Would you briefly explain the meaning of numbered fabrics (like super 150’s, 120’s, etc)? I’ve never seen…

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I’ve had this suit for a few years now

June 19, 2011

I’ve Had This Suit For A Few Years Now

I’ve had this suit for a few years now, but the reality is that I don’t have much occasion to…

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