August 2011
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Anonymous asked: What's the difference between suit jackets and sportcoats/blazers from a design standpoint? They look the same to me.
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July 2011
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PSA for Chicagoans
Went to Haberdash Men’s Shop sale in Old Town and they had Grenson shoes for $99 (mostly “G”, wide fittings) along with Edwin selvedge Japanese raw denim for $59 (bought a pair, couldn’t pass that kind of deal up). So, worth a look if you can make it out there. Selection is obviously a bit limited, but if you got wider and longer feet, the shoes are where you can definitely...
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Anonymous asked: I’m sort of in the process of re-doing my style. Now, it's not on your level of holding it down, as my office dress code would make it almost ridiculous for me to wear a jacket pretty much ever. Budget is thin so it’s a slow process, but it’s moving in the right direction. Something in your post about Chicago style (and the criticizing of suburban style) caught my eye....
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Style Truth #648 The logo on your shirt should...
stylegirlfriend:
A complete, 100% co-sign.
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A Fistful of Style: FUCK THIS NOISE →
afistfulofstyle’s reaction to the GQ UK piece about Gay Talese:
I would like to make this very clear to anyone sitting in the back row. FUCK THIS ASSHOLE.
None of these numbers apply to a “limited” budget.
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That is the talk of someone who is rich and has no idea what the rest of the world lives like. $2,000 is over 6 months rent for me. It is probably more than my food...
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minimalmusings-deactivated20120 asked: I've been on the hunt for classic grey wool trousers. Something with a flat front, high-quality fabric and a good fit. Any suggestions?
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You guys, Gay Talese owns around 150 suits →
Seriously though, it’s a really good read to learn what Talese thinks about men’s style and clothing.
(Via putthison)
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adistinctivetaste asked: You've lost a lot of weight it seems. Or your tailor is putting in work. Keep it up, it looks good.
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WIWT: 07-28-2011
Even with the most conservative outfits, I generally try to inject a semi-rebellious element. In this case, it’s the necktie. I’ve worn it a few times before, but never really mentioned why I bought it.
It mimics a typical club tie, except the navy stripes are wavy. I’d been looking for a tie like this (although with straight stripes) for a while and then saw Epaulet was...
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Survival of the Fittest: Stepping Up your Chino... →
girouxmcisaak:
Chinos, for those of us who don’t have to wear suits every day but can’t wear whatever we want (aka business causal), are just a part of life. And you know what? I love chinos.
Solid post here, especially tackling the navy chinos and I definitely agree with playing up the military-inspired look with chinos, too. It’s a pretty easy and cheap thing to do and manages to look...
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WIWT: 07-27-2011
I’m sure a lot of people have rules about wearing seersucker. It’s for outdoors, it’s not really appropriate outside of the southern states, it’s not city clothing, it’s not really meant for the office, etc.
Whatever.
I can respect those rules and get why people would adhere and repeat them, but I just dig wearing it. The jacket’s unlined and stays fairly...
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Anonymous asked: Hi,
How do the Rugby RL shirts fit? Traditional?
How do the Rugby RL shirts fit? Traditional?
Help my brother out
My brother’s on the lookout for a blazer or sportcoat, but he’s got some very specific requirements and constraints. Here’s a list of criteria and I’m all ears to people’s suggestions:
Size: 40S or could be a 40R, however, the jacket would have to be cut shorter like a lot of more “trendy” brands tend to do right now
Flap pockets, no patch pockets
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Lands' End fall-winter suits, sport coats &...
The new arrivals for mainline Lands’ End have appeared online for pre-order and for those of you looking for cheaper alternatives, then these will be worth looking into for your suits, sport coats and blazers.
First, I want to point out the product shots are terribly styled with the proliferation of the bottom button fastening (what’s the deal with that, who did this and why?), which...
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WIWT: 07-26-2011
Uniform.
Fit details after the jump:
Jacket: Vintage lightweight wool sport coat (thrifted)
Shirt: Modern Tailor
Tie: Nordstrom 1901 (Nordstrom Rack)
Square: light blue w/ navy (Kent Wang)
Pants: John W. Nordstrom linen trousers
Socks: J.Crew (Factory)
Shoes: Allen Edmonds Strand
Watch: Vintage Seiko automatic on vintage Italian nylon weave strap
50%+ price drops at my web store on suits &... →
I’m clearing stuff out. Suits priced from $60 to $125 (down from $120 to $275). Most of these look like they’ve never been worn and are in great condition. Seriously, if you have questions, shoot me an email.
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My definition of "urban chic attire"
Some of you might remember a few weeks ago when I asked, “What is ‘urban chic attire’ supposed to mean anyways?” I really liked a lot of your answers and thought it illustrated my point that it’s a terrible dress code to suggest.
I’ve been giving it some thought and while I have no really problems with turning out wearing something nice, I still really wanted...
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Anonymous asked: Got a wedding coming up in 6 weeks but I don't own a suit. I'm hoping to find a deal or a thrifted suit, but if not I have a khaki sportcoat that fits perfectly, and a purple gingham spread-collar shirt and navy silk knit. Would that work with navy trousers, or should I look for another color odd trouser? I'll probably wear brown cap-toe shoes.
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irunchi asked: Hey, hope all is well. I'm in the market for a navy, slim fitting suit. Something that would be appropriate for professional and social events. It would be worn lightly, so I would like for the material to be suitable for all seasons, more or less.
Last night I tried on a Hugo Boss, Theory, and the Tommy Hilfiger suit that you had mentioned a few days ago. The Theory suit...
Last night I tried on a Hugo Boss, Theory, and the Tommy Hilfiger suit that you had mentioned a few days ago. The Theory suit...
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WIWT: 07-25-2011
Geez, that’s an awkward pose. Anyway, a note about those navy chinos. I’ve seen it recommended elsewhere that buying navy trousers is kind of not a “first choice” purchase. I can see the point. You can’t really wear them with your navy blazer. They don’t really pair as well with a lot of other colors and patterns.
I do think, however, you can make the case...
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Watchputthison:
Put This On Episode 7: Personal Style
Episode seven of Put This On explores personal style - elegant, quirky, distinctive and everywhere in between.
Field correspondent Dave Hill visits the annual meeting of the Corduroy Appreciation Club, held each year on 11/11, the date which most resembles corduroy.
Then Roxana Altimirano brings a new Nerd Boyfriend segment, with an...
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Anonymous asked: I just wanted to voice my admiration for the great work you do on your site, and say how excited I am that you’ve added an online shop. I’ve been kicking myself for not pulling the trigger on that L.B.M. herringbone blazer you sold last month. I’ve admired your “steez” for some time, and, as luck would have it, you and I share a jacket size. So, this is me selfishly...
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Review: Biased Cut dress shirt
After a bit of an ordeal, my first custom-made dress shirt arrived from Biased Cut. In short, I’m pleased with it and would definitely order from Biased Cut again in the future. For this review, I wore the shirt pretty much the entire weekend, sweated in it, got caught in a rainstorm in it and spilled nachos on it. I wouldn’t have done that if I didn’t like wearing it.
Still,...
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Extra 30% Off Sale Items at Mr Porter →
mistercrew:
All sale items on mrporter.com now have an extra 30% discount applied - it will show up on the last page of the checkout process right before you confirm your order.
Worth taking a look.
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Summer sale at Howard Yount →
Lots of stuff on sale, including shirts, ties, squares, trousers, jackets and more.
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WIWT: 07-22-2011
Ah, that’s more like it. A jacket, a necktie and some mildly cooler temperatures. Relief!
I’ve learned a few things over the past few days of going coatless: I don’t like it and I have nowhere to carry my EDC. Also, I’ve begun to rethink cargo pockets for that same purpose. Not quite at the level of wanting to go out and snag a pair just yet, but seeing how they could...
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Who wants $120 to Bonobos for $60? →
nickelcobalt:
atifkazmi:
Super deal from The Daily Hookup, just bought mine. Join via link (I get referral)
Is this real life?
Not a bad deal and it can be used for more than just their pants. Might as well combine this deal with their sale, too.
cbenjamin asked: Who the fuck steals a shirt? Seriously. The chances of it fitting are slim (no pun intended) and you can't sell them for drug/booze money.
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williamstelmach asked: Regarding: Mission Impossible: Suit, shirt, tie & shoes on $500 budget ... in less than a day
Great article, I think that is the way most people acquire their suits. They realize that they haven't worn their old one in years and have gained/lost weight, moved their stuff, moth holes, etc... and don't realize it until the last minute.
Do you know if...
Great article, I think that is the way most people acquire their suits. They realize that they haven't worn their old one in years and have gained/lost weight, moved their stuff, moth holes, etc... and don't realize it until the last minute.
Do you know if...
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Mission Impossible: Suit, shirt, tie & shoes on...
A friend of mine came to me with a predicament: He needed a suit for a meeting and presentation he had to give. He didn’t have a pair of dress shoes. He didn’t have a tie or shirt. He didn’t even have socks. And the meeting was the next day.
Oh, and his budget was around $500.
In fairness, he’s living out of state for the summer to work on his startup and had moved all of...
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