Apparel

Fewer, but better: How buying cheap clothing kills people

May 22, 2013
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Did you hear about the tragedy that happened in Bangladesh a few weeks ago? If not, read a bit about it here, and a more personalized account of it (and other similar events) here.

Pretty sad, right? Every article has varying numbers, but the final death toll is estimated to be more than one thousand people.

How often do we pay attention to where our stuff is made?

Probably not that much, if at all.

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Sportin’ In The Heat, part II: Making the khaki sport coat work for you

May 15, 2013
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Without a doubt, a khaki sport coat is the second most versatile jacket you could possibly own. Second only to a navy version, of course.

This is especially true in the warmer months, when you may want to wear lighter colors.

Navy’s great and all (and it’s pretty much always appropriate), but sometimes you just have to switch it up.

By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly what kind of jacket (or suit) to look for, where to find one, when to wear it, how to wear it, and what to wear it with.

Pretty straight-forward, right?

Here we go!

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Why you don’t need a fashion guru or personal stylist to discover your own style

September 18, 2012
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Who’s to say something is absolutely good style or absolutely terrible style? Everyone has slightly different taste, and in all honesty, no one is fully right or wrong.

So where does that leave you, the student of style? How are you supposed to decipher if you’re stylish, if you’re trendy, or if you just missed the mark all together?

Well, here’s how.

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The most concise, useful, and informative guide on how to dress “Business Casual”, ever

August 7, 2012
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Today we’re going to tackle the ever-elusive topic: Business Casual dress code. Sadly, the concept of Business Casual isn’t always understood. I say “sadly” because it happens to be one of the most common dress codes in the professional workplace.

By the end of this article, you’ll be able to confidently dress for any situation that calls for this type of attire. Lucky you!

Read on for the most concise, useful, and informative Business Casual guide EVER, in the history of the universe.

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Back to Basics: The difference between a dress shirt and a sport shirt

July 24, 2012
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Do you know the difference between a dress shirt and a sport shirt? Most guys consider dress shirts to be anything that buttons down the front with long sleeves and a collar.

There are actually plenty of differences as you’ll soon see. Knowledge is power, so continue reading and get to know the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences… right now!

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