September 2010
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tomandandrew asked: I'm digging the sportcoat from the 9/10/10 post. Where did you get it/what kind of material is it?

-Tom
Sep 11th
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Sep 10th
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WIWT: 09-10-2010
The past week in Chicago has featured some absolutely perfect fall weather: sun, wind and lower temperatures where it’s not quite cold enough to need a jacket. Of course, this means it’s an appropriate time to begin layering up. The arrangement here isn’t much of a deviation from what I’d ordinarily wear on a given day — blue shirt, navy tie, sport coat — but...
Sep 10th
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“Getting a pair of decent dress shoes is one of the best ways to up your game and...”
– Tom & Andrew — Check them out. Lots of good “essential” items posts as you click back through the archives.
Sep 10th
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Sep 10th
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wrrjr asked: I purchased one at a Hancock Fabric store in Central Illinois and I use it all the time. It works great on suits, ties, sweaters and my wife's clothes. Not worth anything on 100% cotton shirts.
Sep 10th
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Sep 9th
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Sep 9th
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WIWT: 09-08-2010
Nothing earth-shattering here: grey herringbone blazer, charcoal slacks, black wingtips. Light-blue shirt, navy/white/pink/light-blue tie and pink pocket square. A note about that tie: it’s Canali and I picked it up at a thrift store for $2! I’m not a labels and brand person, but I love a good snag.
Sep 8th
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Sep 8th
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Bummed that Wale O. lost Esquire's Best Dressed... →
I mean, the dude absolutely KILLED IT.
Sep 7th
honorthytailor asked: Thanks for the mention Silentist, I appreciate it. Great work here!
Sep 7th
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Sep 6th
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Sep 6th
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Sep 5th
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Sep 4th
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WIWT: 09-03-2010
Almost perfectly on time, the fall weather hit Chicago today and thus begins my appropriate shift in wardrobe. No more cotton jackets in light colors, instead I’m moving toward a near uniform look of greys and neutrals. The jacket is a half-lined, mid-weight wool herringbone that I just got back from the tailor after snagging it on eBay, partnered with white 514s and those black J&M...
Sep 3rd
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Prince Charles gets a column in VOGUE and talks... →
Good column, but Vogue only posted an edited-down version online. To read the whole thing you’ll need to grab their September issue.
Sep 3rd
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stevechiagozie asked: Thanks for the article on tailor prices. How much does it cost to get tailored dress shirts?
Sep 3rd
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Sep 3rd
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