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Outerwear That Won’t Break the Bank, Part One

September 23, 2015

Outerwear That Won’t Break The Bank, Part One

We all love the cold weather seasons for the opportunity to wear tweed and chunky sweaters, but nothing will transform…

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There’s Nothing More Classic Than A Pea Coat

December 2, 2013

There’s Nothing More Classic Than A Pea Coat

I bought my pea coat at a yard sale in Portland. I was in high school – maybe 15 or…

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Seven Things Better Bought Used

October 11, 2012

Seven Things Better Bought Used

It’s sometimes easier to buy new, but there are some things that are pretty much always better bought used. Here’s…

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It’s On eBay: J. Press Peacoat

March 19, 2011

It’s On EBay: J. Press Peacoat

I’ve long been an advocate for actual vintage naval peacoats, rather than designer knock-offs, but this is a beautiful jacket….

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If you’d like to own a pea coat, buy a real one

December 29, 2010

If You’d Like To Own A Pea Coat, Buy A Real One

Here is some advice I have shared before, but bears repeating. If you’d like to own a pea coat, buy…

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cbenjamin

August 17, 2010

Cbenjamin

cbenjamin: I also need a better peacoat… *sigh*  What I really need is a bigger paycheck.  Pants are too long,…

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