Quarantine Sales III—Black Friday
Keeping this quick. A list, but only the good stuff.
classic menswear
How to Talk About Collared Shirts
I wrote this very long guide to help you understand everything you want to understand about shirts. I don't expect you to read the whole thing, but if there's anything you want to know about shirts that you don't see in here, please, let me know!
Quarantine Sales—Part Two
I've been holding back the urge to do this again. But this Ring Jacket sale needs to be acknowledged. So here we are.
How Formal is Formalwear?
While it's mired in tradition and rules, I'm going to take this opportunity to express something about eveningwear: I'm going to explain the odd sense in which eveningwear is *more casual* than lounge suiting.
A Visit to Kent Wang in New York City
Oh, the things we do to look good.
Why I Love Belted Outerwear and Cinched Waists
When is a coat like a blanket?
A belt or cinch allows you to play with a piece's silhouette, shaping a garment in fantastic ways.
A Visit to Leffot in New York City
Leffot was just across the street, and yesterday was a beautiful day, so I popped right over for a quick look at their selection.
A Glossary of Dress Shoe Styles—Names, Photos, and Descriptions
I started writing this guide in an attempt to catch everything worth catching. I ended up running into more styles than I could really hope to capture... But hopefully, this is good enough.
A Visit to Supply & Advise in Miami
Upscale menswear shop that has a dual personality. On the first floor you'll find Americana and military-inspired collections. On the second floor, you'll be wooed by their top notch suiting collection featuring brands like Ring Jacket, Hamilton, Drake's, etc.
What in the Sweet Hell is a Dress Boot?
The word "boot" has often times been oversimplified to refer particularly to casual boots. This oversimplification in turn feeds the misunderstanding that all boots are casual. I'm here to remind you that they aren't.
Black Lapel Made to Measure Suit Review
TL;DR -- this suit has only grown on me over time. If you don't need your suit immediately, and have had a hard time finding a good fit off the rack, Black Lapel provides an excellent value.
How To Talk About Suits
Quick and dirty: a suit is a set of matching garments, consisting of a jacket, pants (or a skirt, or something), and optionally, a vest/waistcoat. They have to match.