April 2012
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“Your parents don’t want what is best for you. They want what is good for...”
– “What They Don’t Tell You At Graduation” via the WSJ
Anonymous asked: I have to go to Scottsdale in May for a company "retreat" and the attire is "resort-casual", any ideas?
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Anonymous asked: This question might be out of place for this great tumblr/style blog but i've got to ask; what kind of pants can one wear with stylish running shoes, like Adidas' ZXZ shoes, for like walking on the streets or running after buses and shit.
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Anonymous asked: BLUNTS, BITCHES, FORTIES?
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Let's Play DRESS UP!!! →
I had to lift my self-imposed moratorium on TSB bashing for this one. I mean, seriously, I’ve never seen such a little poseur twat in my entire life. And to think, Dan was on to something when he started his article with “Style is about the individual.” But homeboy is on some Eddie Murphy bullshit. Individual? Right, because there’s no better way to express your...
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Anonymous asked: im looking to buy a pair of loafers to wear casually, any recommendations? thanks in advance
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Anonymous asked: What kind of kicks/tennis shoes do you rock in summer?
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Anonymous asked: Hellooo! As almost any other tumblr-weed, I'm a huge fan of yours, and was just wondering if you could help me out with a little something. I'm trying to build a more mature wardrobe, and need a go-to sports coat for casual occasions/nights out. I have the mandatory nazy blazer, and I'm now looking for kind of a "fun" sports coat. Thinking something along the lines of...
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“Sometimes I compare jawns coppery to that scene in LOTR when Merry is like...”
– Jian DeLeon via gchat
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Anonymous asked: Is summer menswear just as bad as some of the shit they have during autumn/winter?
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Anonymous asked: Seersucker suits in the 21st century - yea or nay?
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What's Eating the Midwest Style? →
“Jeff has declared that this is his new summer blazer.“ And I have declared Jeff’s opinion about blazers no more relevant than that of a short-bus-riding 17 year-old.
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Anonymous asked: 'sup bro. what's the word on slimming down the sleeves/raising the armhole on a barbour jacket (waxed cotton, not quilted)? i'm not feeling the batwing, but on the other hand am leery of messing with a classic. the deleterious effect on the waterproofing is not a big deal for me, as i wear the jacket to work and not out in the english countryside.
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Anonymous asked: I live in williamsburg so i hate be stereotyped a hipster. as a brooklynite i go to lots of shows and im getting ready for coachella. when deciding on shorts how short is too short for a straight man
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Anonymous asked: I need a "man bag" i use it to and from work everyday... i had a jack spade one but i want something nicer that is cool enough without being considered a gay satchel
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dieworkwear asked: Hi, long time reader, first time caller. I was wondering what kind of wardrobe would you recommend for an at-home blogger? I realized the other day that I spend so much time telling people what to wear that I'm not sure what's appropriate for blogging. Navy suit? Tie, no tie? Note that whatever you recommend, it has to pair well with house slippers. I'm Asian, not a barbarian.
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alburt asked: Hey NTB, I have a fairly thin head and a white man's afroesque hair. This made me look like an idiot when I used Raybans and Pradas and shizzle growing up. Been experimenting with aviators lately, but they tend to be gargantuan in proportion to my face. Got any tips for smaller sunglasses?
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“Hey NTB,
Considering for a moment clothes not as an expression of self but...”
– E-mail from Michael [REDACTED], NTB reader
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Anonymous asked: yo, really like your shit! i got a question though, as a 20 year old, im looking for a nice pair of black lowtop sneakers that would go with any outfit! recommendations?
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Anonymous asked: i've been tryin to sport a beard but my girlfriend is on my case saying i look too hipster. an advice on grooming?
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