The In-Between Wardrobe, Part I: The Shirt

The “In-Between Wardrobe” is a series of articles aimed at helping men find items that will play a versatile role in their closet. It is written with the idea that most men don’t wear extremely formal or casual clothing on a regular basis; they usually need items that are somewhere in the middle. See all […]

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The In-Between Wardrobe Series: Coming Soon.

I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit reading online clothing forums and men’s style blogs. Each site has something different to offer, but one thing that I have noticed is that there is a significant amount of repetition between them. From the stodgy trads at Ask Andy About Clothes to the tech-savvy noobs at Reddit […]

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A Closer Look: Proper Cloth Dress Shirts

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while then you have probably seen me wear Proper Cloth shirts on many occasions; just browse through these old posts if you need a refresher. The online custom shirtmaking scene has become very crowded in the past couple of years, but Proper Cloth continues to be the one I […]

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Buying Guide: the M-65 Jacket

Outerwear has always been a bit of a sartorial struggle for me; with tailored clothing, there are enough guidelines and principles at play that I can generally feel confident in my direction. With outerwear, the field is a bit more open, as there is more room for experimentation and less stringent rules for proper fit. […]

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From Squalor to Baller is 2 Years Old!

I started this blog May 6, 2012, after attending the Styleforum 10 Year Anniversary party and meeting several great people in the “hashtag-menswear” community. I wanted to keep in touch with all these fun folks so I created tumblr blog to stay in the loop. I slowly began to use it as a place to write, since […]

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Wingtips at Wingtip

This one’s for the Bay Area shoe aficionados – Phillip Car of St. Crispin’s will be holding a trunk show at Wingtip on Montgomery St. today. There are dozens of ready to wear models to browse in the store, and orders for custom shoes can be made as well. I had the opportunity to chat […]

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Buying Guide: Knits for the Neck

I haven’t had the opportunity to wear ties that often lately, but when I do I usually find myself reaching for a knit. As I’ve said before, they do a wonderful job of increasing the formality of what you’re wearing but substantially less than a traditional tie would. I generally use a traditional tie when […]

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Menswear Blogging – a Lonely Profession

My girlfriend is often working behind the scenes to help me put together the posts on this site, usually in the form of proofreading, setting up photos, or helping me take awkward pictures of my clothes in public. The other day she showed me her collection of “behind the scenes” photos, taken on her phone […]

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The Joys of a Well-Organized Closet

I love organizing stuff. I wouldn’t go as far as to call my behavior OCD, but I do have an affection for things in their right place, whether it’s a tidy desk drawer, a well-organized suitcase, or a collection of largely unused neckties. To me, the appearance of well-thought out organization is greater than the […]

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