Tag Archives: thetiebar.com

Dedication

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jeff

When you go out in the snow to get pictures of your outfit, you know you’re dedicated.  Or that you have a problem.  I’ll leave it to you to decide … Continue reading

Happy Accidents

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jeff

Most of the time when you buy something that’s been tailored for someone else’s body, you end up spending money to make it fit right, and if you don’t, you … Continue reading

Three (Small) Patterns

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jeff

  Suit: Hickey Freeman, thrifted, $20 Shirt: Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece, bought secondhand online, $40 Tie: Norman Hilton, gift, $0 Pocket Square: thetiebar.com, gift, $0 Shoes: Allen Edmonds, Ebay, $40 … Continue reading

Overexposed

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jeff

I’ve been playing around with new locations to take photos for the blog, and while this shady alley gets me out of direct sunlight, my phone’s limitations are resulting in … 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

Matchy-matchy

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Jeff

Ever seen a guy who’s just a little too well coordinated?  The kind of guy whose shirt color matches his socks, and his cufflinks, and the stripe in his suit?  While … Continue reading

Alterations

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Jeff

Most of the time you alter the suit to fit your body, but sometimes it happens the other way around.  I thrifted this suit a few months ago, but when … Continue reading

Not Too Perfect

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jeff

There are different schools of thought regarding how pocket squares should be displayed, and I go back and forth between them.  The main thing is that, with the exception of … Continue reading

Shiny

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jeff

Never underestimate the importance of a good shoe shine. Suit: Southwick, thrifted, $30 Shirt: Brioni, consignment store, $20 Tie: Kountz & Rider, swapped with a friend, $0 Pocket Square:  thetiebar.com, … Continue reading

The Block Stripe

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jeff

First of all, thanks to those who have visited this site during my absence.  I’ve gotten busy and lazy about updating regularly, though I hope to improve that.  I appreciate … Continue reading

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