April 30, 2013
If you’ve been following EG for a while now, there’s a good chance you’ve acquired your first suit or sport coat, or are on the hunt for your first one.
It’s important you school yourself on the finer details, especially if you’ve taken a liking to wearing sport coats more regularly. I always stress the importance of fit, and nowhere is poor fit more obvious than in suit jackets and sport coats.
In this article, we’ll cover a few lesser-known indications of poor fit. Hopefully the next time you’re out shopping for a suit, you can recognize these problems in the mirror and either swap for a different size, or shop at a different store, if necessary.
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April 24, 2013
So you’re new to the world of cigars, and you’ve at least gotten as far as knowing how not to look like an idiot when smoking one. One thing you’ll find out quickly is that cigars need to be stored properly in humidors in order to preserve them in all their glory.
Installing a humidor in your own home allows you to keep your cigars in top-notch condition, just like when you buy them from your local tobacconist. This can be an intimidating prospect for a newbie, however.
Maybe you’ve seen some of the posh, upscale humidors which are designed as much for looks as they are for functionality. If you have that kind of money to spend, by all means, be our guest.
If you don’t though, read on for advice on purchasing your first humidor without breaking the bank.
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