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October 18, 2017
The Secret To Building A Tie Collection For Less Money
When you’re just starting to build a wardrobe, costs can be daunting. Well-tailored suits often run into the four-figures; good…
September 25, 2017
A Guide To Fall And Winter Trousers
Trousers are usually in the background of an outfit. They play a secondary role, setting the stage for whatever you’re…
May 24, 2017
Modernizing Seersucker
Seersucker is an American classic, but it carries a lot of baggage. A few years ago, as a joke, Missouri…
February 20, 2017
A Rundown Of Oxford Shirt Colors
I hesitate to call anything a staple, but I can’t imagine getting by without a handful of oxford-cloth button-down shirts…
October 20, 2016
It’s On Sale: J. Press Shaggy Dogs
I love brushed Shetland sweaters – and Shetlands in general. The brushed versions are softer than the originals, and have…
July 5, 2016
Srs BDness: Comparing Seven Button-Down Collars
StyleForum member BIllax has a nice comparison of seven different button-down collars. By seeing different shirts on the same person,…
June 25, 2016
Jacobi Press, 1938
Rare pic of Jacobi Press, founder of J. Press, standing with his wife Jenny front of their Woodmont home in 1938….
May 19, 2016
They’re Baaaccckkkkk: Full Legged Trousers
Blame it on the fashion cycle. After fifteen years of slim leg-lines (culminating in a “tight pants” skit on The Tonight…
March 21, 2016
Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes With Everything
It’s no secret to anyone who’s been reading our blog for a while, but a solid-colored navy tie goes with…
March 14, 2016
It’s On Sale: J. Press
As J. Press phases out their youth-oriented, Ovadia-designed York Street collection to be replace by their youth-oriented Blue collection, they’ve…
December 30, 2015
Layering Cold Weather Textures
Winter isn’t just a good time for layering – it’s also the best season for textures. In the spring and…
December 16, 2015
It’s On Sale: Stuff Here And There
Some nice sales going on at the moment at various shops: J. Press: Up to 40% off select items. Included…
The Collar & The Shape: Were OCBDs Of Old Really Better?
Many men (myself included) tend to cast clothing from the past in a golden light–we lament the demise of traditional…
November 18, 2015
Shagging To Stay Warm
Before they became commercialized, early and authentic Shetland sweaters were made from natural-colored wools. Nowadays, you can get them in…
October 8, 2015
Fall Inspiration And That Annie Hall Look
Maybe it’s because of the tweed jackets and plaid shirts. Or maybe it’s the soft colors in the cinematography. Whatever…