I was inspired to write this article by a comment last week on my story about what I wear to the cottage. A reader requested my thoughts on sandals. In truth, I…
This question comes from reader Marek: I’m simplifying my closet to a suitcase. Outside of the unmentionables and overcoats, what nine items make the trip? My response: I happen to be…
Riding a bicycle in Italy was a revelation. Seeing so many supremely well dressed men and women riding bikes through a major, busy city opened my eyes to a truth…
Writing about men’s style is not like dancing about architecture. In fact, I sometimes wonder which I enjoy more: dressing or reading about dressing. Partially that’s because I’m detail-oriented and…
The summer I turned seventeen my father took me to his tailor for the first time. We were on a family vacation in Portugal and I was to graduate into “grown up”…
This question comes from reader Joel: What does your casual wardrobe look like? I only dress up for client meetings since I work from home. I am always looking for…
With little fanfare Brooks Brothers shook the world of Ivy League style a few weeks ago. Out of nowhere they released a new version of their classic button-down shirt, restoring many…
This is a dilemma that has dogged me for many winters: how to stylishly dress my feet when it is twenty degrees below zero and blowing snow. In the past, I had two solutions:…
Tailored clothing is all about subtlety. And it took me a long time to figure that out. When I began trying to dress well, I only paid attention to basics…