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Q & Answer: Where Should I Buy A Tuxedo?

November 1, 2013

Q & Answer: Where Should I Buy A Tuxedo?

Jason asks: I wanted to ask your opinion on J. Crew Ludlow tuxedos.  I live in Tribeca and often walk…

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When You Need It NOW! (You Shoulda Got It THEN!)

August 1, 2013

When You Need It NOW! (You Shoulda Got It THEN!)

A huge portion of the emails I get at Put This On are about men who NEED IT NOW! They’ve…

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When Black Tie is Optional (and You Don’t Own a Tuxedo)

April 11, 2013

When Black Tie Is Optional (and You Don’t Own A Tuxedo)

A friend of mine asked me last week for some advice on what to wear to a “black tie optional”…

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Black Tie at the 2013 Oscars

February 25, 2013

Black Tie At The 2013 Oscars

It’s easy to lament about the state of black tie in Hollywood during award shows, but some men are worth…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

December 10, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

Yes, men wear jewelry, too. Our next Black Tie Guide installment looks at the precious metals used to fasten your…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

December 7, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

Today we go over the only two elements of white on a tuxedo ensemble besides the shirt in our Black…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

December 5, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

This portion of our Black Tie Guide dabbles in some luxurious indulgences that some would consider optional. You might not…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

December 4, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

The Black Tie Guide moves forward with an argument for the traditional items that many in Hollywood forgo now in…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

November 29, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

Our Black Tie Guide continues to help you find all the elements of an eveningwear ensemble. Today, we discuss finding…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

November 26, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

Our series on putting together an ensemble for black tie affairs on time and on a slim budget continues. Today…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

November 21, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

Our new contributor Kiyoshi Martinez has expensive tastes – but not a lot of scratch. In this series, he’ll show…

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Improv Everywhere: Black Tie Beach 2012

September 10, 2012

Improv Everywhere: Black Tie Beach 2012

Improv Everywhere: Black Tie Beach 2012 Charlie Todd & Company invade beaches wearing black tie. Delight ensues.

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“If You Are The Greatest Film Comedian of Our Time.”

May 20, 2012

“If You Are The Greatest Film Comedian Of Our Time.”

People often ask me for “alternative” tie knots. I call this one the “If You Are The Greatest Film Comedian…

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Tom Hanks. World Champion

February 29, 2012

Tom Hanks. World Champion

I’m even throwing my support behind the slightly louche tie. That’s called panache. (Side note: at what point did Tom…

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The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else

February 23, 2012

The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else

Kent Wang just announced a new shoe, a black plain toe balmoral (pictured to the left, above). In keeping with…

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