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May 17, 2010

A Visit To The Tailor…

I dropped off some clothes at the tailor on Saturday.  The bill came to a hundred dollars. I bought a…

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Q and Answer: Can Pleats Be Removed From Pants?

April 26, 2010

Q And Answer: Can Pleats Be Removed From Pants?

James writes: I have two suits that I bought on sale a few years ago.  I still love the fabric…

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How to Fit a Suit Jacket - How to Fit Mens Pants - Esquire

April 23, 2010

How To Fit A Suit Jacket – How To Fit Mens Pants – Esquire

thisfits: How to Fit a Suit Jacket – How to Fit Mens Pants – Esquire A very reasonable guide. With…

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Q and Answer: Can A Tailor Make It Bigger?

April 9, 2010

Q And Answer: Can A Tailor Make It Bigger?

Mike writes: This week, while doing a little vintage shopping at my local thrift store, I discovered a sharp Harris…

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Q and Answer: Finding a Tailor

April 6, 2010

Q And Answer: Finding A Tailor

Justin writes: I just finished reading your latest post about the money spent at a tailor.  My brother and I…

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How I spent $131 at the tailor.

April 6, 2010

How I Spent $131 At The Tailor.

I picked up a big order at my tailor on Saturday.  Last time folks told me they really appreciated hearing…

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Q and Answer: How much should my pants break?

March 22, 2010

Q And Answer: How Much Should My Pants Break?

Darren writes: When you write about pants slacking due to excess fabric, how should they be tailored?  I have some…

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Q and Answer: Hem, Cuff or Stack Your Jeans?

February 16, 2010

Q And Answer: Hem, Cuff Or Stack Your Jeans?

Jesse (not me) asks: So since these new Levi’s you posted only come in one length, what do I do…

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Q and Answer: Brass or Horn Buttons on a Navy Sport Coat?

November 23, 2009

Q And Answer: Brass Or Horn Buttons On A Navy Sport Coat?

Jordan writes: I just bought a navy blue blazer from a thrift store.  The blazer came with old brass buttons…

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Q and Answer: Altering Trousers and a Vest

November 16, 2009

Q And Answer: Altering Trousers And A Vest

Alan writes to ask:I bought a nice vintage suit on eBay a little while ago. The jacket fits nicely (although…

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A Trip to the Tailor

November 12, 2009

A Trip To The Tailor

I found my tailor the old fashioned way: by passing by while I was walking my dog.  Having a relationship…

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