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February 11, 2016
Q And Answer: Where To Find Higher-Rise Trousers without Pleats?
Following up on my post about high-rise, pleated trousers, a reader asks: “Any advice on where to find unpleated/ flat front…
January 4, 2016
Q & Answer: Darts Vs. Side Seams
Ken writes to ask: I know you can slim a shirt down by either taking it in at the sides…
December 31, 2015
Real People: Doing It Up On New Year’s Eve
putthison: There’s no better opportunity to wear black tie than New Year’s Eve, when having the right clothes can give…
December 31, 2015
The Black Tie Alternative: A Black Tie
The Chippendales know – sometimes all you need to start a party is a black bow tie and some champagne. …
December 14, 2015
Where Can I Find A Pair Of Jeans That’s Like …
Every once in a while, a reader will email us and ask if we can recommend a pair of jeans….
December 10, 2015
Q & Answer: The Whats And Whys Of Unsanforized
Jimmy writes to ask: I’ve taken the plunge into raw, selvedge denim (which I really like) and I’m thinking about trying…
December 7, 2015
Preventing Spotting On Shell Cordovan
I’m a big fan of wearing shell cordovan on rainy days. In addition to being a beautiful, lustrous leather, shell…
November 23, 2015
Dealing With Stains This Holiday Season
Who doesn’t like a holiday party, with all the good food, drinks, and friends? (Sometimes also family members, but likely…
November 5, 2015
How To Press A Suit Jacket Or Sport Coat
Simon Crompton has been working on a very useful video series on how to take care your tailored garments. The…
November 4, 2015
How To Get The Smell Out Of Vintage Clothing
Sometimes authenticity can be a little too authentic. A few months ago, I bought a used double-rider off eBay, which…
October 29, 2015
Fall Textures On Any Budget
Perfect casual clothes for hanging out in the neighborhood? Shetland sweaters with oxford-cloth button-downs, corduroys, and suede shoes. Heavy Tweed…
October 26, 2015
A Buyer’s Guide To Barbour
It’s been five years since Barbour came into fashion with the rise of the heritage trend. Despite them being a…
October 22, 2015
Q & Answer: Fear And Clothing (aka How To Take Care Of Your Suede Shoes)
Nathan writes: I recently bought a pair of Alden unlined chukkas as a graduation present for myself. The process wasn’t…
October 21, 2015
How To Look After Your Suit
Savile Row tailor Richard Anderson and Permanent Style’s Simon Crompton go over some of the basics of how to look…
September 24, 2015
Outerwear That Won’t Break The Bank, Part Two
It’s harder and harder to find well-made, well-priced clothes these days. Everything is either cheap crap from fast fashion brands,…