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April 12, 2018
The Most Practical Impractical Jacket: The Denim Jacket (Part One)
On balance, denim sort of sucks, especially for outerwear. It’s stiff when new and wears out reliably, ripping at stress…
April 5, 2018
Ten Great Sneakers For Spring
The weather is starting to heat up again in California, reminding me it’s almost time for camp collar shirts and…
March 29, 2018
What’s Worth Shopping For Online Versus In Person
Browsing a site like Mr. Porter, with multiple, clear photos of nearly every item (on a model! with other clothes!), measurements,…
March 15, 2018
Flyin’ The Flannel: A Comparison Of Five Affordable Gray Flannel Trousers
No one wants to be a flâneur anymore. It sounds too dandy, too affected. Even if the idea of strolling…
March 7, 2018
Velvet Draped The Oscars
Trends in formalwear move at a glacial pace, as there’s only so much one can do with traditional black tie,…
March 5, 2018
Q & Answer: Can Undershirts Show?
Jason writes to ask: Jesse recently said on his podcast that undershirts shouldn’t show. Is this a view shared by other PTO…
February 12, 2018
Q & Answer: Office Appropriate Backpacks?
Kai writes: I’ve been using briefcases for years now, and I have a really nice one from Linjer. Unfortunately age (or…
January 29, 2018
The Best Online Resource For Cleaning Questions
The blessing and curse of the internet is that anyone can put up information. That’s why online guides on how…
January 16, 2018
Ten Stages Of Grief When You Find Moth Holes
Our friend Edwin has a great post this morning on what to do when you find moth holes. He lists the…
January 10, 2018
Too Cheap To Be True: What’s Behind Those Instagram Clothing Ads
For the Atlantic, Alexis Madrigal writes about his experience buying a camel-colored coat after seeing an ad for it pop up…
January 8, 2018
Guide To Buying A Good Aran Sweater
In his book, The Aran Islands, John Millington Synge wrote about the set of three islands located off the west of…
January 5, 2018
#PTOman Highlights: NYE Black Tie Edition
Our Instagram followers are some stylish people, so once a week, we like to bring you some highlights from our…
December 21, 2017
Dark, Tonal Dressing For The Holidays
The holidays are a great time for dressing up, but not everyone has the opportunity to wear a tuxedo for…
December 13, 2017
Five Suggestions For Buying Better Sweaters
I love good knitwear. Chunky, heavy-gauge sweaters, plush merinos, and various neckline styles, from crew to turtlenecks. This year has…
December 7, 2017
How To Handle The Holidays In Style
The holidays can be stressful between weather turning sour, relatives reheating some bad blood, and just about anything the involves…
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