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May 1, 2014
John Helmer Haberdasher In Portland
I found myself puttering around downtown Portland on a recent morning, and decided to type “menswear” into my phone and…
March 27, 2014
How Much Should You Spend On Dress Shoes?
One of the questions I frequently get in my inbox is: “I’m looking to buy a better pair of dress…
February 6, 2014
Building An Affordable Neckwear Collection
If you want to build a necktie wardrobe for not too much money, there’s no better place to start than…
January 25, 2014
Alternative Markets
If you purchase your clothes online (and you probably do), you’re aware that the online marketplace for clothing–sure, for everything–has…
December 13, 2013
Where To Shop In San Francisco
Earlier this year, StyleForum asked if I could put together a “menswear shopping map” for San Francisco. That is, all…
December 2, 2013
Updated Backpacks
Put This On is on record as against backpacks with suits (a position I stand by–it usually looks silly and…
November 19, 2013
Shopping Japan
Although, technically, legal trade between the United States and Japan has been going on since the 1850s, and Americans and…
October 24, 2013
Where To Look First For A Suit (Part Two)
Finding the right suit can be really difficult if you’re not familiar with the terrain. And even when you are,…
October 23, 2013
Where To Look First For A Suit (Part One)
Far and away, the most common question I get in my inbox is: “Where should I go to buy a…
August 1, 2013
When You Need It NOW! (You Shoulda Got It THEN!)
A huge portion of the emails I get at Put This On are about men who NEED IT NOW! They’ve…
July 31, 2013
The New Yorker: The End Of Saks As We Know It
The New Yorker: The End of Saks As We Know It Amy Merrick of The New Yorker asks how luxury…
July 18, 2013
Buying Vegan
Every once in a while, I’ll get an email from a reader who – whether for ethical, religious, or some…
November 19, 2012
Thoughts On Buying Good Sweaters
The best time to purchase sweaters is at the end of the season, when the fall/ winter stock gets discounted…
November 14, 2012
Why You’re Unlikely To Tell Between A Fused And Half-Canvassed Jacket
Tailor Jeffery Diduch, who maintains the rather illuminating blog Tutto Fatto a Mano, was nice enough to contact us a…
October 10, 2012
Check Out The Best
If you happen to live near a high-quality men’s clothing store, I encourage you to drop by it sometime, even…