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July 30, 2014
Ten Tips For Ironing Shirts
Most people hate ironing, but I admit to finding a strange pleasure in it. There’s something gratifying about passing a…
July 28, 2014
Breaking News: Waxed Cotton Jackets Are Waxy
I recently ruined a brand new leather jacket, which taught me a thing or two about storage and cleaning. First,…
April 16, 2014
The Most Important Step In Storage
Every time we transition into fall or spring, I pack away the clothes I know I won’t be wearing for…
March 31, 2014
Q & Answer: Fixing Holes Or Tears In Tailored Clothing
Craig asks: I recently developed a small tear on the right side of my suit pants, and the place that made…
March 6, 2014
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Wear
Like anyone who feels guilty about how much they’ve spent on their shoes, I’m fairly good at taking care of…
March 3, 2014
Just A Little Over A Year Ago, I Adopted A Cat
Just a little over a year ago, I adopted a cat. She was originally my neighbor’s, but when she started…
January 30, 2014
Storing Heavy Leather Jackets
In the past year or so, I’ve come to appreciate the value of good hangers. Suit jackets and sport coats…
January 29, 2014
At-Home Repairs
Not nearly as cool as Jesse’s repair, but following his post, I thought I’d share these photos from StyleForum member Ghost01….
September 26, 2013
Conditioning Leather Jackets
Folks who have read our blog for a while are probably familiar with the importance of treating leather shoes to…
September 16, 2013
The Switch
Rigidity about the beginnings and ends of seasons for clothing denies the variability of our climate. Labor Day has come…
September 2, 2013
Five Tips For Better Shoe Polishing
I spent a little bit of time this weekend polishing an old pair of chukkas of mine. Though their pebble…
August 15, 2013
Should You Use Sole Protectors?
A long time ago, when I first started buying high-quality footwear, I used to have my cobbler put sole protectors…
July 1, 2013
Q And Answer: What Shoe Care Products Should You Consider (Part One)
Lookyoungspeakold writes us to ask: I just watched the PTO episode on shoes and am now working on picking up some…
June 13, 2013
The Unnecessary but Useful Sleeve Board
Ironing is a pretty simple and straightforward task that only requires an ironing board and iron. However, I’ve found it’s useful to…
June 6, 2013
Closet Maintenance: Consider A “One In, One Out” Policy
When I began thinking about my clothing purchases beyond “Hey I like that shirt,” and building a wardrobe thoughtfully, season…