Tag Archives: Oxxford

For Sale

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jeff

If you’re a thrifty gent and wear around a 44-46 Regular jacket size, you should check out the very nice items from Oxxford and Zegna I currently have for sale … Continue reading

Fakin’ It

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Jeff

I’ve talked before about how ties that are solid in color but have texture (like knits) are great additions to a wardrobe because they pair well with patterned clothes but … Continue reading

Sometimes Used Is Better

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jeff

  For any given price point, you could conceivably be faced with a range of options when buying clothes.  For example, if you have $20 to spend on a shirt, … Continue reading

Thrifty Timepieces

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Jeff

  For thrifty gents interested in watches, a good resource is the Poor Man’s Watch Forum, pmwf.com.  You can find all kinds of discussion there of great quality watches, many … Continue reading

Sometimes It Just Doesn’t Work

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jeff

Sometimes, no matter how great the find, no matter how badly we want it to be right, and no matter how close it comes, an article of clothing just doesn’t … Continue reading

How To Choose a Pocket Square

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jeff

Figuring out how to coordinate a pocket square can be difficult at first, and it’s OK just to stick with white linen when in doubt.  But another option is to … Continue reading

Knit Tie

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Oxxford, consignment store, $60 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Tie: Bob Goodman & Co., clearance, $15 Shoes: Florsheim, thrifted, $8 Total: $88 If I’d paid retail prices: Over $4000.

Conservative Gray Suit

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Oxxford, consignment store, $60 Shirt: Jos. A. Bank, clearance, $20 Tie: Brooks Brothers, store discount, $25 Shoes: Vintage Nettletons, Ebay, $100 Total: $205 If I’d paid retail prices: Over … Continue reading

What Do You Wear to Meet an Elephant?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jeff

The circus came to town yesterday, and the elephants and horses paraded right through downtown, past my office. Suit: Oxxford, consignment store, $60 Shirt; Jos. A. Bank, clearance, $20 Tie: … Continue reading

Herringbone

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Oxxford, consignment store, $60 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, 50% off sale, $40 Tie: Brooks Brothrs, store discount, $25 Shoes: Crockett & Jones for Brooks Brothers, clearance, $180 Total: $305 If … Continue reading

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