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Six Things I Tried on at J. Crew

some of them are season-appropriate!

Six Things I Tried on at J. Crew some of them are season-appropriate!

Join me in congratulating Michael Andrews Bespoke on their 20th year, and on their best suit yet, which is, of course, Oneil Gardner | NYC & DC Influencer's tan suit in Dormeuil Tonik wool. Mine is pretty good too.

They made this one for me rather quickly; it landed on the day of the shoot, and the first full fabric fitting turned out essentially perfect, except for the buttons--there was a customs issue, so these buttons are a placeholder, just you wait until that last finishing touch... I picked this MAB navy grenadine tie and a beautiful pocket square on the spot to complete my outfit.

We shot, first, around the showroom, and then, in midtown on a hot day. I was surprised, however, at just how well the Tonik wool performed. No sweat

Two Years is *Not* a Long Time for Clothes.

please, look for clothes that age well.

Two Years is *Not* a Long Time for Clothes. please, look for clothes that age well.

Don't be a sore loser. A decent man will shake his opponent's hand after a hard-won game. Don't be like Wemby.

I can't be the only one who thinks Bottega Veneta should just give me one of these jackets, can I?

Men's Intrecciato Leather Blouson in Dark green | Bottega Veneta US Bottega Veneta® Men's Intrecciato Leather Blouson in Dark green. Shop online now.

Why don't I talk about Left Field as much?

A question I got once kinda sticks in my head.

Why don't I talk about Left Field as much? A question I got once kinda sticks in my head.

On Fit Perfectionism

Precise fit can be important, but sometimes, worrying too much about fit can be counterproductive. Don't lose the forest for the trees.

On Fit Perfectionism Precise fit can be important, but sometimes, worrying too much about fit can be counterproductive. Don't lose the forest for the trees.

Two Sales, Real Quick

from two good retailers

Two Sales, Real Quick from two good retailers

some ideas for styling sessions

I *do* style consultations and stuff, you know that, right?

some ideas for styling sessions I *do* style consultations and stuff, you know that, right?

The Rest of the Wedding Weekend

complete with two more fit pics

The Rest of the Wedding Weekend complete with two more fit pics