Category Archives: Tailoring

Suits, blazers, shirts and the details that separate considered from assembled.

How to Iron Pants (Without the Shine)

Iron trousers inside out first, then finish through a pressing cloth. The method, the crease...

How to Tie a Bow Tie (It’s Just a Shoelace, Vertically)

A bow tie is a shoelace knot tied vertically under your chin. Seven steps, the...

How to Roll Shirt Sleeves (3 Ways, One Worth Learning)

Three sleeve rolls ranked, including the Italian master roll that holds all day. Where to...

How to Wash a Suit (Short Answer: Don’t)

Never machine wash a suit. Dry clean two to four times a year, and let...

How to Wear a Scarf: 6 Ways for Men

Six ways to wear a scarf, ranked casual to formal, plus the Parisian knot worth...

How to Wear a Blazer: 7 Ways That Actually Work

The blazer is the highest-leverage garment in menswear. The fit rules, the difference from a...

How to Wear a Tie Clip (And Why Most Men Get It Wrong)

A tie clip goes between the third and fourth shirt buttons and should never be...

How to Iron a Dress Shirt (In Under 4 Minutes)

Ironing a dress shirt takes four minutes if you do it in the right order....

What Colours Go With Navy: A Men’s Pairing Guide

White, grey, burgundy, tan, camel and olive all pair reliably with navy. The full pairing...

How to Tie a Tie: 5 Knots, Ranked by Effort vs. Effect

Five tie knots ranked by how long they take against how good they look —...