Reader Question: Finding a Quality Tailor
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Quick Guide to Men’s Suit Options
If you are in the market for a great fitting suit, you've probably heard the terms Off the Rack, Made to Measure, and Bespoke. What's the difference? A lot, actually. Continue reading → VIEW MORE ▶︎
Light and Versatile Business Travel Packing
I recently went to Dallas on a three-day business trip. I took one bag that I carried on the plane. Here's what I packed, along with some tips on how to pack light, versatile, and stylish for business travel. VIEW MORE ▶︎
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Drop Crotch
An unfortunate pant style from the early 2010s reminiscent of the Hammer Pants of the 1980s popularized by Stanley Burell.
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Metrosexual
A young, urban, heterosexual male with liberal political views, an interest in fashion, and a refined sense of taste.
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Smoking Jacket
A man’s comfortable jacket, typically made of velvet, formerly worn while smoking after dinner.
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Desert Boot
An ankle-length boot made with a suede upper and a crepe leather sole.
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Shacket
A type of outer garment that is half shirt, half jacket. Kind of both. But not either.
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Athleisure
A trend in fashion in which clothing designed for athletic workouts at a gymnasium, sometimes termed activewear, is worn outside of the gym to go to the office or shopping or other social occasions.
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Attaché Case
A small, thin suitcase that is used especially for carrying papers and documents.
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Argyle
A multicolored diamond pattern, sometimes with overplaid, usually in wool; originally knitted in England on hand frames, it is now made by machines and applied primarily to socks and sweaters.
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Button Stance
The height, distance and spacing of a coat’s front buttons relative to its front edge and waist.
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Dandy
A man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of Self.
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Normcore
A unisex fashion trend characterized by unpretentious, average-looking clothing.
How To Take a Compliment
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Tips for Building an Essential Menswear Collection
Building a solid and versatile menswear collection can definitely seem overwhelming. Whether you’ve already begun VIEW MORE ▶︎
