J Crew has been trying some interesting new things lately (likely in an attempt to combat recent major money issues). One of those interesting new things is their recent launch of a new “Untucked” fit for their casual shirts. They don’t offer many shirts in this fit right now, but they do have a few, including some stretch fabrics...
Read moreReview of Proper Cloth Custom Dress Shirts
There are a couple major players in the online made-to-measure/custom shirt arena. One of the biggest is Proper Cloth. The other day we took a look at Deo Veritas, another great online custom shirt company, and we discussed things like customization options, how the fitting process went, and the final quality of the shirt’s construction and fabric...
Read moreBespoke Post Review 4.0: Conclusion, Comparison, & the Bundle Box
Well, we’ve now spent quite a bit of time with Bespoke Post. While at the start of this all I was a bit skeptical of the much higher price tag for Bespoke Post at $45 compared to the $25 or so that Gentleman’s Box or SprezzaBox costs, I think I have fully reversed my position on the matter...
Read moreDeo Veritas Custom Dress Shirt Review (Part 2): Super High-End Fabrics, Cashmere, Final Fitting, & More
Before we start, I just want to call your attention to the fact that this is the second in a two part series. If you’d like to know more about the ordering and fitting process with Deo Veritas custom shirts, check out part 1. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s move on to the good stuff...
Read moreWatchGang Review 4.0: Szanto and Elliot Havok Chronographs
Things are not looking too great for WatchGang. After the terrible watch they sent last month, WatchGang offered to send a replacement watch for free. A very nice gesture, and something I gladly accepted. (I truly must say upfront that WatchGang had excellent and speedy customer service — they even gave me free shipping on my next month’s watch.)...
Read moreScent Trunk Review: The Unique & Custom Cologne Company (That You Can’t Order From)
There are a whole bunch of new cologne startup companies sprouting online. We’ve already taken a look at the latest, but there are also a few subscription cologne companies online that many people have wanted to know more about...
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Bespoke Post Review 3.0: The Frontier Box
Continuing our multi-month review of Bespoke Post (and our larger search for the best of these monthly subscription services) comes the “Frontier” box. Bespoke Post has indeed continued to update and release some truly fantastic looking boxes, and the Frontier box was one that as soon as I saw, I knew I immediately wanted to try it...
Read moreReview: Jay Butler Milbank Navy Suede Bit Loafers
Lots has been written on this blog about finding a pair of gorgeous black loafers at an affordable price. So, we figured it’s time for us to move on to find some other high quality shoes. First up, Jay Butler’s “Milbank Bit Loafer.”...
Read moreHow To Wear A Denim Jacket Based On Your Personality
Warmer places such as southern California, Nevada, Florida etc., typically don’t get cold enough in the winter to warrant a peacoat or a parka, so guys ask me all the time what I would recommend for someone in their situation. Fortunately, there are several great options, but my favorite by far is the denim jacket...
Read moreReview: The Spier & Mackay Peacoat
A peacoat should be a staple of any man’s colder weather wardrobe. It can be worn both formally, and more casually. They look great, and rugged, and are always a good outerwear option. Earlier this season we pit Banana Republic’s peacoat against J Crew’s in an attempt to find the better of the two...
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