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September 19, 2012
Classics For The Unsure And Indecisive
I was trying to decide the other day whether I should buy a certain pair of brogues from a Hungarian…
July 26, 2012
Don’t Shop Aimlessly; Have A Plan
If I could only give three pieces of advice to a budding clothing enthusiast, they would be: find a good…
June 6, 2012
Smarter Sales Shopping
Everyone loves a good deal, but sometimes I wonder if men might not be better off if they weren’t allowed…
April 19, 2012
“Nice Stuff, But Not For Me”
One of the most important skills you can learn as you develop your own sense of style is how to…
April 11, 2012
Put This On Season 2 Episode 2: Thrifting With Street Etiquette
Put This On host Jesse Thorn goes thrift store shopping for menswear with Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs, the proprietors…
February 6, 2012
Strategic Frugality
If you’re just starting to build a better wardrobe, funds can be limited, so it’s good to know where you…
February 1, 2012
Avoiding Buyer’s Regret
When you’re shopping for clothes, there are probably a dozen or more variables to consider before you make a purchase….
October 18, 2011
Here’s A Tip
Try doing your shoe shopping after 3pm. Feet swell after a bit of walking, so by trying on shoes in…
August 3, 2011
How To Detect Bullshit
I’m almost always disappointed by the salespeople I meet when I go shopping. Most of them have been poorly trained,…
June 15, 2011
Plan Ahead
Almost every week, I get an email that goes something like this: “I’ve got a (job interview / wedding /…
March 19, 2011
Here’s A Thrifting Tip – That Works At Regular Stores, Too
One sign of a high-quality dress shirt is natural buttons. Plastic buttons are cheaper and more durable than mother of…
March 16, 2011
Yellow Baggers
If you’re in the New York area, the blog Yellow Baggers offers regular reports on what’s for sale at local…
November 4, 2010
Q And Answer: Should You Get It At Ross?
Dieter asks: How do you feel about off-price stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross? Is it worth the effort?…
September 6, 2010
Q & A: Where To Shop For Men’s Clothes In San Francisco?
Chris writes from Germany: Next month, I’ll be in California for vacation and would like to get some recommendations for…
December 4, 2009
What To Look For When You’re Buying Cashmere
The Economist has an excellent summary of what to look for when you’re buying cashmere. In the past 15 years,…