The Ugly Shoe Paradox
Ugly is interesting; ugly presents a challenge to be overcome; ugly is consistent with rugged…
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Setting Things Straight: Slim Pants, Wide Pants, and You
One simple and fundamental question has been keeping these groups divided for a long time: how should pants fit?…
14 min read
Black and Blue: Mid-Light Denim with Black Slip-Ons
A love letter to Shuhei Nishiguchi.…
9 min read
Collars Gone Wild
Collars! Collars! Collars! These collars are out of control! See these sexy collars laid out in the open, for anybody to see! Never before have so many collars been caught on camera in so many different positions! Get your collar now!…
8 min read
Duplicada Purpura
I'll explore multiple shades of purple. I'll explore several non-neutral color combos: purple and yellow complementary, secondary triadic, purple tonal. I'll explore it in several slots: accessory, shirt, knit, suit. I'll explore it in wool and corduroy.…
9 min read
How to Talk About Collared Shirts
Dude, this article is over 9000 words long, and covers... all collared shirting. You ain't getting an excerpt.…
36 min read
Initial Impressions, collected: Beckett Simonon Geller Wholecut Sneakers, Nisolo Wool Crew Socks
These are initial impressions of two items that I got for free in consideration of my reviews. They are not full reviews, since I have not owned these items for long enough. Neither brand asked for favoritism and I did not offer any. I'm not an especially kind reviewer.…
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Initial Impressions, Collected -- Delugs Watch Strap, Asket Tee Shirt, Kent Wang Pocket Square
Initial impressions about three cool new things I got recently.…
5 min read
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.…
4 min read
Versatile, but not Minimal
As you move from a *basic* wardrobe to a more mature one, you will want some more unique pieces that stand out, or help you stand out. In this article, I intend to explore a few ways you might choose to build on your basic wardrobe while still keeping each piece versatile.…
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