What Nobody Explains About Watch Sizing
It divides opinion like few accessories can, where to wear your watch. Saw a guy at training recently get justifiably irked when someone pointed out his was on the “wrong”…
What Nobody Explains About Coat Sizing
“Buy it big enough to fit a jumper under it.” So said a man working in a shop on Mount Street recently. We were staring at coats together because I…
What Nobody Explains About Scarf Sizing
For several years I tied my scarves the same way. Six years, give or take. Not once during that time did I question that I was engaging in properly stupid…
Is the Trench Coat Still Worth the Investment?
I built a case for a trench coat the way I’d build a case for anything at work, laid it out properly. Cost per wear against a suit jacket I…
Is the Denim Jacket Still a Wardrobe Staple?
I found my old denim jacket in a bag at the back of the wardrobe last month, looking for a jumper for my brother’s youngest, and my first thought wasn’t…
Are Loafers Still Worth the Investment?
My mate Dan turned up to a barbecue in July wearing loafers with no socks, and someone asked him if he’d come straight from a meeting. He hadn’t. He’d come…
The Right Jean Length, Actually Explained
For years I was properly convinced that jeans needed a decent break, ideally two folds of denim pooling over the top of the trainer like a curtain that’s a size…
What Nobody Explains About Belt Sizing
So how d’you reckon men’s belt sizes actually get measured, then? Go on, have a proper guess before you keep reading. Most blokes say “same as trousers, isn’t it,” and…
What Nobody Explains About Boots Sizing
“Buy boots half a size up so you’ve got room for thick socks in winter.” That’s what the bloke in the shop told me when I bought my first proper…
What Nobody Explains About Shorts Sizing
Alright, you want to know how to fold your shorts so they don’t turn into a rumpled disaster at the bottom of your case. Fair enough, that’s a real question.…