July 2011
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June 2011
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WIWT: 06-30-2011
Solids today: blue sport coat, blue shirt, navy blue tie, white 501s, white square and chocolate suede loafers.
(AKA, dressed by the Internet)
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Anonymous asked: Re: Shortening Working Cuffs on a Jacket
I thrifted three coats where this was an issue, just last week. My tailor took in what cuff he could and then subtlety slanted the cuffs so there was a little more length where the working buttons on the cuff sat. Turned out as nice as I could have hoped. No sense in paying $150 to have the sleeves taken in at the shoulders on a coat I got...
I thrifted three coats where this was an issue, just last week. My tailor took in what cuff he could and then subtlety slanted the cuffs so there was a little more length where the working buttons on the cuff sat. Turned out as nice as I could have hoped. No sense in paying $150 to have the sleeves taken in at the shoulders on a coat I got...
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4 Reasons Men Should Not Tuck in a Shirt →
thestealthblogger:
My fashionista roommate has been urging me to start tucking in my shirts on a more regular basis to step up my style game. And I was going to, but then I read this article by some guy who says different.
This article totally feeds into my predisposed attitude of remaining in the world of the untucked. I’m so confused!
My roommate brought this article to my attention and I...
girouxmcisaak asked: Man, if I'm not supposed to wear my feet-glove shoes, then what exactly AM I supposed to wear with my tuxedo?
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WIWT: 06-29-2011
For me, the worst part about summer isn’t the temperature or humidity, but rather being in close proximity to other people, whose natural body heat during this season tends to radiate. This isn’t to say that I don’t get hot or sweat, but I’m usually much more uncomfortable around other people than I would be by myself in the same conditions and temperature. Unfortunately,...
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thisfits asked: For Anon and general FYI: I've never worked with the tailor I contacted, but he came highly recommended by two fairly well-respected members on StyleForum. I wouldn't trust this kind of job to your typical alterationist (and I think mine would turn it down if I asked).
The tailor offered another approach: he'd actually shorten the sleeve from the cuff, create new...
The tailor offered another approach: he'd actually shorten the sleeve from the cuff, create new...
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WIWT: 06-28-2011
Went heavily on the Italian-inspired look today as several of my items are from that country, including the blue-cotton unconstructed blazer, the necktie (thrifted Canali), the grey tropical-wool trousers and the chocolate suede tassel loafers.
I decided to build off the last time I put a purple shirt with a blue coat and chose a lavender shirt. The tie has a two-tone blue woven base with a...
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Anonymous asked: @ the LBM jacket post - can you not easily shorten the sleeves on a jacket with working cuff buttons?
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For sale: Pantherella socks
UPDATE: All sold. Thanks!
I have six pairs of unworn, brand new, 100-percent wool Pantherella socks that I’m looking to sell. They are size UK 9-11.5 (Euro 42-48, US 11-14). They’re yours for $70 shipped via USPS and I take PayPal. Email me if you’re interested.
I paid $75.95 for these via Gilt, so I’m taking a bit of loss here. Why am I getting rid of them? Because...
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SEO and menswear, part 1
It’s been kind of enlightening to look over the “keyword analysis” for this blog to see what search terms bring people to my site. A lot of it is based on product reviews, others are trying to find what looks like archived blog entries of a certain tumblr and still others are asking basic questions. The questions are perhaps the most interesting part, because I know...
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Watchmistercrew:
Optimo Hats in Chicago.
I feel sort of obligated to reblog this video, given that it combines menswear and the Windy City. All Plaidout has a nice writeup on the shop, too.
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WIWT: 06-27-2011
Stuck to the uniform today, but some new accessories: vintage Hamilton manual watch on a “selvedge” NATO strap via DubStraps and floral cotton pocket square from sonlegoman on StyleForum.
ADDING: thisfits said:
Love that tie. Details?
Not completely sure on the...
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Gawker: Brooks Brothers Inadvertently Reveals... →
Brooks Brothers received licenses to produce college-branded clothing for 15 colleges. Absent? Yale, as Gawker points out:
Get a football team that’s not a fucking embarrassment, Yale. Then you’ll get your polo shirts.
Adding from edwinhu:
Yale is working with Gant, which is probably why they aren’t doing anything with BB.
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Musings on a summer suit
I’ve been giving some thought to the debate at Esquire between dieworkwear and John Lugg over the question of, “Is the summer suit necessary?”
The short answer is, for me, “It depends” with a complicated nuance toward, “Yes.”
If you’re the type of person who finds himself wearing a suit regularly to work, obviously a summer suit is necessary to...
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WatchWarby Parker founder Neil Blumenthal speaks at Big Omaha conference — This is a great talk for those of you interested in the brand beyond just the good-looking frames. He gives you a great behind-the-scenes look of the eyeglass industry and explains how two big companies are essentially responsible for why you’re paying hundreds for a pair of glasses. I liked this quotation in...
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bigdc asked: Awesome that you're on the latest ep of Put This On, but now we know what your face looks like! :)
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Update on Double Monk sale
Mezlans have been sold, the Moras might soon be sold. Thanks to all for showing interest.
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Chicago Meet Up - June 23rd →
suitsandboots:
ordinaryglory:
Two things I can promise:
1) If you come to the meet up, you’ll have a great time. Ask everyone who showed up to the last one in April hosted by Jesse of PTO. A definite good time.
2) I don’t care how many well dressed ladies and gents happen to show up, I will see to it that we look the exact antithesis as the group pictured above.
With that said, here are...
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Anonymous asked: I am interested in going beyond a white pocket square. What colors and patterns do you recommend? Have you tried pocket squares from the Tie Bar?
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Double monk sale update →
Moras are on hold as a local Chicagoan would like to try them on before buying. If you’re interested, shoot me an e-mail and I’ll let you know if they’re still available after the weekend.
The Mezlans are still available though.
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For sale: Double Monks (Allen Edmonds Mora &...
EDIT: Both sold. Thanks!
I’m selling both pairs of my double monks. They’re both about a half size too large for me and I’m not putting either into much of my shoe-wearing rotation. I figure they might find a better home with someone else.
One is an Allen Edmonds Mora, black calf, size 11 B:
The other is a vintage pair of Mezlans, brown, Made in Spain, 11 D:
The AE...
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HTTTGAP: On Odd Jackets That Are Not So Odd →
Yup. Definitely a solid idea. Makes it super easy to incorporate F-U plaid pants and such.
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WIWT: 06-20-2011
Case of the Mondays.
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Finding the good brands on Yoox.com
Yoox offers a lot of great stuff, however, it’s got a very bad signal-to-noise ratio when it comes to finding the quality goods among the thousands of articles of clothing that might occupy a single category.
Fortunately for you, I’ve taken the time to filter the Yoox list of available brands to include only the good stuff. Several are taken from Put This On’s list of...
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Did Jesus Just Sell His AEs or Something?
dieworkwear:
These used Allen Edmonds Moras ended on eBay for $400! That’s seriously insane. Did you guys read my buyer’s guide on double monks? You can get brand new Run of the Mill double monks for $405, and they’re made by one of the best cordwainers in Italy! You can even get brand new Carmina double monks from The Armoury for $575 and they’re one of the most handsome models on the planet! I...
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Brooks Brothers Semi-Annual Sale details
The Brooks Brothers semi-annual sale starts Monday, June 20th and here’s the sales you can expect from them:
Buy 4 or more dress shirts or sport shirts, get 40% off
Buy 2 or more neckties, get 40% off
All suits 30% off
All blazers and sport coats 30% off
All outerwear 30% off
All dress trousers 30% off
All cufflinks 25% off
All belts 25% off
All shoes 25% off (don’t quote me...
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WIWT: 06-19-2011
The weekends during summer almost require you to wear your seersucker elements. I’m not the kind of person often tempted to wear seersucker in a jacket and trouser form together as a suit, but I’ll gladly split them up.
Navy chalk stripe linen-cotton blazer, red gingham button-down collar shirt, seersucker trousers and white bucks. Nothing too crazy, but a summer fit that’s...
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WIWT: 06-18-2011
Mostly a subdued outfit for the summer, but I added a purple gingham shirt. If you’re looking for a safe set of colors for the summer, then turn toward blue, white and tan.
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WIWT: 06-17-2011
Paying homage to Pitti. Have a nice weekend!
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Anonymous asked: I'm a size 36 anon with narrow shoulders. The LEC stuff runs 38 tagged as the smallest, but the size Small shirts fit pretty well. Any hope a tailor might be able to salvage any of the blazers that are on sale?
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Survival of the Fittest: The Russian Doll Approach →
Via girouxmcisaak:
In this school of thought, you are looking to deal with the largest components before you even start worrying about the small details. While the details make an outfit, they are worthless if you don’t have the basics down pat. I’m going to walk you through a possible outfit with the types of things you can ask yourself.
Worth reading the whole thing. If you’re...
