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Mix & Match with Indochino’s Spring and Summer 2013 Collections
I recently wrote a piece about the lean, no-nonsense monochromatic dress code for men of a certain stature, referring to the idea as “Garanimals for busy and powerful men.” Men like this need to be able to reach into their closets blindfolded and assemble something that works without thinking about it or getting it wrong, like Garanimals. For those among us who like a broader palette, Indochino has launched both Spring and Summer collections for 2013 that offer a great … Continue reading
My Dog Run Wear
This is a basic. Dog runs are not hotbeds of cleanliness, which means wearing comfortable garb that I don’t mind getting dirty or wet. The dog run can also be a gateway to Frumpytown, characterized by ill-fitting clothes from the ugly bin. My ego won’t allow it. I believe that the “I don’t care what I look like” aesthetic in public places, wherever and however employed, can start to quietly bleed into other areas, bringing us to our current state … Continue reading
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Essentials: Chinos
Chinos are trousers made of chino cloth with origins in the British military in India from the mid to late nineteenth century. A staple of casual wear for decades, they are a man’s wardrobe essential. Wearable with dress shirts or t-shirts, with or without a jacket, with brogues or Converse All-Stars, chinos are perhaps the most versatile casual trousers a man can wear. The preferred classic pair of chinos is made with 100% cotton (or some percentage of linen for … Continue reading
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Flat Front Chinos from UNIQLO
Chinos* have been a men’s wardrobe staple for decades. They’re handsome, comfortable and versatile, going well with many shirts and shoes. You can wear them with certain boots, a shiny pair of oxfords, sneakers, sandals or flip-flops. They go with a crisp dress shirt or an old t-shirt. With a belt or not. As I said… a versatile wardrobe basic. My favorite pair as of late is from UNIQLO. The “vintage chino flat front pants” come with a simple classic … Continue reading
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