November 2010
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Steve Alan Wool Ties on Sale at Gilt.com
Wool. Square. Knit. Tie.   
Nov 29th
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Pierrepont Hicks on Sale at Gilt.com
Some beautiful wool houndstooth ties for $48.  Get on it. 
Nov 29th
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Floral Hawes and Curtis
I usually go with stripes and checks, but I like this shirt.  Not too bold, but fun.  I have a few Hawes and Curtis shirts.  They are excellent quality.  Check them out. 
Nov 27th
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Allen Edmonds Ebay Fail #4
Just to review: Fail #1: AE Grayson in 10.5 D.  Too big. Too wide. Fail #2: AE Manchester in 9.5 D.  Too small.  Good width. Fail #3: AE Park Ave in 9.5 D.  Too small.  Good width.  Sold these to a coworker. Fail #4: AE Cambridge in 10 D (above).  Too small.  Good width. I really thought these would work, but no.  They’re too small.  I guess since the Grayson is a loafer it fits...
Nov 26th
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J. Press: Feeling Lucky?
Oh, the possibilities.  It’s like Christmas in November. 
Nov 25th
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Rugby Sale
Happy Thanksgiving.  Enjoy. 
Nov 25th
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Recent Acquisitions
Scarf - Pure New Wool by Ingles Buchan, $12 from the Cure Thrift Shop Blackwatch Tie - Wool by Brooks Brothers (Brooksgate), $20 from No Relation Vintage Madras Tie - Cotton by J. Crew, $12 from the Cure Thrift Shop Pretty good weekend, if I do say so myself.  Gotta love NYC Thrift. 
Nov 23rd
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Nov 23rd
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Brooks Brothers Sale: 2 for $99 Ties and Shirts
In general, I’m not a fan of BB shirts.  But these slim fit knit and tartan ties are ill. 
Nov 23rd
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Santa Watch
Even Santa’s elves want to floss.  On sale at Rue La La for $80. $110 at Amazon. 
Nov 22nd
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Banana Republic: Gloves
Banana Republic is having a “35% off one full priced item” sale on the first three Thursdays of December.  I’m hoping to score these gloves.  They’re usually $70, but they’d be $46 during the sale.  Right up my alley.  And now we wait…
Nov 21st
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Polo Cuff Hat
Stock up.  $26.
Nov 20th
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thisfits asked: Get Option 1. At least, that's what I'm going for.

How does their slim fit measure up? I missed the window to chat with customer service, so I emailed them and haven't heard back.

Trying to decide between a 14.5 neck or a 15 neck.
Nov 20th
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TM Lewin: $32 Shirts and Free Shipping
Which one should I get? Option 1 or Option 2 Thanks for your help. 
Nov 19th
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Rugby: Blackwatch Winter Wear
Toasty. 
Nov 19th
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Modern Tailor: 50% Off
I’ve been wanting a made-to-measure shirt for a while.  I never like to pay more than $40 for a shirt, $60 if I really like it or get it tailored.  I’ve had my eye on the tailorstore.com, but their shirts usually start at $60.  I saw this at moderntailor.com and had to jump on it.  I found this number for $32.  I got the same wide spread collar as in the picture, but with a...
Nov 18th
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WIWT: 11.17.10
Pants: Dockers, $60 after tapering Jacket: Tweed Herringbone, thrifted in San Francisco, $50 Shirt: Pink Gingham, TM Lewin, $40 Tie: Navy, TM Lewin, $36 Time to grade some some Pre-Calc tests. 
Nov 17th
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Nov 17th
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Bonobos: Tryptopants
Like father, like son. I need some kids now.  Maybe I’ll adopt.
Nov 16th
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Bonobos: Bonoboys
Navy Midweight Cords with Turkey Embroidery Man, I wish I had kids sometimes. 
Nov 16th
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Generic Surplus Wingtips
Generic Surplus Cognac Wingtip Sneakers at Gilt Man for $38.  I already have a pair.  I wore them today. 
Nov 16th
jasonandmargo asked: what's the dockers discount code??? cheers. (and great blog.)
Nov 16th
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Dockers 40% Off for 4 Hours
I got this email from Dockers this morning.  Thanks, Dockers.  You read my mind.  I wanted to buy some pants this weekend, but all the coupon codes I knew had expired.  I decided to wait it out and I’m glad I did.  I picked up the following. They came to $110.  But with 40% off, they were $66.  That’s $22 per pair!  Sweet.  I’m going to have them tapered, which will...
Nov 15th
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WIWT: 11.15.10
Jacket: Old Navy $25 Cardigan: Uniqlo $40 Tie: Brooks Brothers via Goodwill $10 Socks: Gant via Gant sample sale $7 Teaching is tiring.  I thought I would get to chill today, but no such luck.  Somewhere between parent emails, college recommendations, and tutoring, I lost it.  I was grounded by the couple of compliments I got on my tie.  Thanks, goodwill.  (double entendre.)  I think maybe...
Nov 15th
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Nov 11th
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Lands End: Sweater Weather
Check the elbow patches. Lands End, where did all the smalls go!
Nov 11th
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Chocolate Chinos
Polo Brooks Brothers Dockers Sweet.
Nov 11th
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Major Cords
Polo Brooks Brothers J. Crew “Come on, homie, we major.” ~k. west
Nov 11th
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TM Lewin: Dogtooth Ties
Ties even DMX could love. 
Nov 10th
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Lands End Canvas: Blackwatch til the Wheels Fall...
Too much of a good thing is never enough. 
Nov 10th
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Lands End Tailored Fit = Lies
I was stoked about these.  I thought at least given the price, I could have them tailored, but then i tried them on.  The waist and length were fine.  I wasn’t super happy with the feel of the material.  It was kind of shiny and felt weird, but I might be able to put up with it because it was non-iron.  Then I turned around.   What is this!  Who has a 30 inch waist and a butt and...
Nov 8th
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WIWT: 11.7.10
Maskers Orchard, Warwick, NY Pants: Rugby Shirt: TM Lewin Jacket: Members Only Socks: H&M Shoes: Sperry Bag: Manhattan Portage
Nov 8th
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Old Navy: Buffalo Plaid
Elmer Fuddin’ it. 
Nov 7th
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True American Patriot
Stars and Stripes Cardigan Betabrand Star Pants.  Note the horizontal seersucker pockets.   Born on the 4th of July.
Nov 7th
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Charles Tyrwhitt Double Breasted Coat
Putting pea coats to shame. 
Nov 6th
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Ede & Ravenscroft Waistcoats
Cold as ice.  With vests like these who needs a jacket. 
Nov 5th
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givemeindiana asked: I'm looking for a light blue, long sleeved chambray shirt. I'm thinking of a blue akin to a standard oxford cotton dress shirt so I can get away with wearing it to work as well as on the town. Also, not too many bells and whistles. (No pearl snaps, no double front flap pockets, perhaps no epaulletts on the shoulder.) Just a normal shirt in a Chambray. Also, price sensitive, lower is...
Nov 5th
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Who But W.B. Mason?
Whose mustache and shirt game are tighter?  High collar heaven.
Nov 5th
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Tailor Store: Gingham Fun Shirt
Acute Style, S/S 2011 p.s. Don’t steal my design. 
Nov 5th
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J. Crew Stupid Pants
Come again.
Nov 4th
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My Foot vs AE and eBay: Part 2
Just got the Park Ave’s from eBay in a 9.5 D.  The right foot is great.  The left foot is too tight, but I think it could work if I have it stretched a little.  Or I could just cut off a few toes.  Maybe I’ll get a 10 next time. 
Nov 4th
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Bonobos: Joker Suit
Wait til they get a load of me.
Nov 4th
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