A Day Atop The Mountain

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I’ve been in Aspen the past few days.  Originally I had just planned to do a simple ‘Things I Wear’ post on what I’ve been wearing snowboarding.  However, yesterday turned out to be a rather adventurous and I feel like elaborating a bit more, and if you are the skier or snowboarder type you may appreciate (but if you just want the TIW part scroll to the bottom). Friday I hit Snowmass and yesterday Aspen Highlands and Aspen.  A friend advised me to go up to the Highland bowl at the top of the Highlands.  Thankfully, I took his advice.  … Continue reading →

The Right Question To Ask

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“Who is the best made to measure brand? Is Indochino better than Black Lapel or vice versa? Is it worth it to go to MyTailor over MySuit? What do you think about Astor & Black? Have you ever heard of Michael Andrews Bespoke?” I get asked all of these questions and more, every week, almost every day. Sometimes a guy only asks one of the questions and other times all of them. I don’t mind, in fact I often take pleasure in answering. Helping guys dress better is one of the primary objectives of this whole blog thing anyway, right? … Continue reading →

Brands To Watch: High Cotton Ties

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As I perused the aisles of MRket in January I was first drawn to the High Cotton booth when I saw the madras cummerbunds, which are badass. Then I heard Mrs. Judy Hill’s younger son remark “In the south a man does not need an excuse to wear a bow tie.”   Reason two to like the brand and the people behind it.  Given the topic of a few of the last Rules Of Mens Dress you can imagine I was a fan of what I heard. And finally, upon talking to High Cotton’s founder, Mrs. Judy Hill.  I found yet … Continue reading →

The Mythical Year Round Suit

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I get the question more often than I care to quantify; ‘I want a suit that I can wear year round, what should I get?’  Given that a vast majority of the inquiring parties are based in New York, DC and Philadelphia I am ultimately relegated to one appropriate answer: ‘it doesn’t really exist.’  The climate of the northeast/mid-atlantic region of the US, as with any place with seasons, is too varied between the summer and winter months to have the same suits clothe you well in both seasons.  But if you live in an area where there is not … Continue reading →

Hanger Project Sock Review

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A few months back while at MRket I finally got the chance to sit down and chat with Kirby Allison of the growing online luxury clothing accessory mecca Kirby Allison’s Hanger Project.  Perhaps overdue since I have reviewed his wooden hangers before (and they are very nice hangers, in case you are wondering).  But anyway, during our meet Kirby was extremely excited and passionate about the sock collection that was soon to debut on the Hanger Project.  And I in turn became excited because he said the socks would be of high quality and over the calf.  Two claims which … Continue reading →

The Ikea Shoehorn

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They say you can’t buy anything for a dollar anymore.  Which, for the most part is true.  Especially in the realm of clothing and mens style.  Except the Ikea Omsorg shoe horn.  Which you can acquire for a single dollar at your local Ikea, they are not available online.  And in the market of long shoe horns, this is the cheapest out there.  And at that price, I buy multiples.  The Osmorg is something I would not want to live without.  Most offerings are of horn and the price is 50-100 times the price.  The look is obviously not as … Continue reading →

FYGblog Via Business Insider

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To fault myself, I have been a rather dormant contributor over at Business Insider these past few months. Fortunately, most hibernations do come to an end. Today’s post on fit and proportion marked the beginning of a series of articles I plan to write for Business Insider over the coming weeks and months which will cover some of the basics of men’s suiting and shirting. Enjoy Liberally, Justin L Jeffers … Continue reading →

Things I Wear: The Double Breasted Windowpane Suit

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Just in time for the end of the winter season my double breasted windowpane flannel suit arrived from MyTailor last Monday.  I have been fantasizing about the suit since I first saw the fabric last summer.  And it is everything I thought it would be.  It had to be a double breasted; the lines are so much better.  The double front pleated with a high English back trousers and the double breasted paisley lined jacket.   Near perfection.  But enough with my fetishizing. The suit is excellent in weather below 50, whether sunny or overcast.  It is heavy enough to be … Continue reading →

Brands To Watch: Blue Claw Co.

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While I was at MRket in January I finally got a chance to see the goods of one Blue Claw Co. in the flesh.  I had heard about the brand previously so when I heard they were in the Vanguards section of the show I was pretty excited.  Blue Claw was started by two guys outside of Philadelphia (Malvern to be specific) in 2010.  Their concept was simple; design practical, durable, affordable and well styled bags and other accessories that could be made in America. Since Blue Claw’s inception they have grown their offerings from a single bag to two … Continue reading →