January 2012
139 posts
The Sig Other's (capsule) coverage →
It’s nice seeing someone actually put together a cohesive post instead of Instagram-ing pictures all day on Twitter.
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Anonymous asked: Do you have any recommendations for a good blazer style winter jacket (preferably quilted) with a breast pocket?
Hi new followers & readers!
I suspect many of you came over via Put This On, which is great and I’m glad you’re here.
If you have a question, you can ask, but I generally ask that you keep it related to #menswear-ish topics. If you prefer e-mail, there’s that, too (thesilentist@gmail.com).
I also suggest you check out some of the best stuff I’ve written on this site.
Also, you should check out my...
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Anonymous asked: hi kiyoshi, ive slowly added a couple great blazers/sportcoats to my closet, but i have a hard time creating looks with them. something just looks off when i wear them with my current jeans, any recommendations you have for jeans/pants to create the casual blazer look?
Anonymous asked: how do you normally clean your shoes? or specifically making sure that the original shades of brown/burgandy/cognac your shoes are stay that way? thanks!
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ifitseasy asked: I don't know if you're much of the bowtie kind of guy, but where are some good places to get a bowtie in Chicago, within a reasonable price? I'm not particularly interested in the pre-tied/clip ons.
Anonymous asked: any idea on how the trim fit shirts from neiman marcus last call fit? they have an extra 30% today bringing their white spread collar shirt to only 35 a pop
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Put This On: The Ramen Noodle Budget: an... →
So, it’s finally been published! (Well, at least part one in a series). Took me forever to get around to writing it, but I feel pretty good the way it has turned out.
Thanks to Jesse for inviting me to write this series for Put This On and Derek for the much-needed and always-welcomed editing and revisions.
The series will be published over the next two weeks. I have other ideas that...
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Anonymous asked: any recommendations for slim white cutaway collar shirts? $60-100, thanks!
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Anonymous asked: Been liking the Filson Mackinaw Cruiser for awhile now but waiting for them to restock in my size. Do you think it can look good wearing it over a sportcoat? Overcoats aren't really my style and I'm looking for a good substitute. I tend not to dress up my sportcoats while only wearing them with jeans/chinos. Looking into the Forest Green color. I'm a college student so majority of...
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Anonymous asked: My best fitting shirt that runs by neck/sleeve not by a tag fits me at 17" on the highest pout of the shoulders. Can I base this measurement on my sportcoats?
Anonymous asked: Do you happen to know where those Knottery silk knits are made?
