Why quality matters, whether the price tag is low-priced or expensive
Cheap clothing & gear come from cheap-minded people that want to ruin the Earth for a buck or two
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Why longer jean inseams represent functional fashion more than anything else
It's all about the leg exposure — bug bites, and generally just seeing a man's skinny ankles isn't all that appealing
Cooper Sportswear's A2 leather flight jacket in goatskin
One of the most historical jackets you can still buy nearly 100 years after they were first invented. Here are the details on the A2, and how you can buy one for yourself.
Cotton-hemp Henley shirts from Whale Wish
Hemp is one of the best materials you can use across a variety of spectrums in life. In this case, a blend of organic cotton and hemp fiber are expertly woven together, then crafted into a 3-button Henley. There's a reason I decided to affiliate with Whale Wish
Are Red Wing Iron Rangers "cosplay fashion boots"? And what actually makes a good boot?
When a company comes out with a style of boot that's reminiscent of the past, there will be a lot of detractors about the boot's usefulness. Much of the time, fashion-forward people catch and form trends, and hipsters gravitate toward simplicity. These two groups of people,
Everything you need to know about the Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut jeans
I say it all the time, The Wrangler 13MWZ are the best-fitting, most affordable jeans on the market. There's a reason I have over 15 videos on this specific model of denim jeans alone: What are some alternatives to the 13MWZ? Now, the 936DEN slim fit is a
Denim overalls — how to wear them, and where to get them
Overalls, also called bibs, are pretty useful. They keep you clean from debris while maintaining your clothing underneath, preventing abrasion and staining. They can also look pretty good, if they're your style. These ones are from Whale Wish, a company I affiliated with because I liked their stuff
Red Wing's 1155 NailSeat Pecos boots
Much like the Iron Ranger, the Pecos roper boots have a long history (100+ years vs 65-ish, anyway). Still sold on the Red Wing Shoes website today, these boots are part of their work line, which features a poron insole instead of the traditional leather you'd find in
The anatomy of a roper boot, and how cowboy boots should fit
Slip on/pull on boots are probably the trickiest for most people to size for their feet. Having no laces to cinch the boots tighter, they feel different when you walk in them — and a lot of people think they've sized wrong when they have heel slip. If
Instead of cheap crap, buy high quality t-shirts
When you see t-shirts that actually have a price tag on them, you might cringe a little. It's not the price of a Hanes tee that comes in a plastic bag, that's for sure. The thing is, you'll appreciate yourself a lot more when
Wrangler's cowboy cut denim jacket
Not necessarily a trucker jacket, but close enough in style to call it one: the M-159 jacket from Wrangler is one of their best items. In that beautiful 100% cotton broken twill material, the way Wranglers break in is just different. And you don't have to pay an
32 Degrees: a brand I've been wearing for over 15 years
And it's inexpensive. I was going to use the word "cheap" there, but the stuff really isn't — it lasts, it's built decently, and it pretty much just does the job it's meant it. There's not much more you
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Why I prefer leather suspenders to leather belts
No, I don't wear leather suspenders more often than belts, but I do tend to prefer how they feel and function when I'm doing active things. For instance bending over with a leather belt that's taut to your body tends to squeeze your guts.
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Why you should thrift quality shirts (like Wrangler pearl snaps)
The "how" on thrifting is actually super uncomplicated, but ultimately a little patience goes a long way when you're looking to buy something decent that's actually your size. I mostly recommend sites like eBay, Poshmark, Grailed, and Mercari — all of which I've
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Barbour's Duncansea chore coat
A pretty simple canvas jacket in olive green. It's an interesting jacket with a unique-looking collar. I like it. It's not a style they make in the UK, and I'm pretty sure they don't sell it anymore. But it's a
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Leather jackets: things to look for when thrifting for a half-decent quality jacket
Leather jackets are probably the most expensive investment you're likely to make when it comes to clothing, and usually it's not an expense people want to pay. One of the better options is just thrifting a vintage jacket, or something slightly used (or for those that
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Taylor Stitch's Cash shirt in indigo selvedge denim
I've owned a few things from Taylor Stitch over the years, and off the top of my head this is the only thing I have left — their Cash shirt in a washed indigo selvedge. Really nice denim, terrible button holes. I had to stitch them back together myself.
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The peacoat EVERY brand tries to copy: the 1940s WWII peacoat from the U.S. Navy
Military dress is one of the most prominent places to look to when it comes to style and fashion — particularly the WWII era, which I believe was a turning point not only in technological progress, but also with the clothing we wear. Hiring contractors to design and make war garments
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Schaefer Outfitter's Fenceline vest in natural cotton
With its beautiful buttons and beautiful made-in-USA embroidered flag on the inside, you'll no longer see these specific vests from Schaefer unless you hunt around on eBay. Sometimes the pride in craftsmanship is what gets me, not necessarily where something is made; the durability and construction may be
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Levi's nylon bomber jackets are both quality and style
Sometimes you just a want a shell to throw on, to protect you from either the wind, the rain, or both. These simple nylon bomber jackets do the trick, and not for an arm and a leg like a lot of other well-known brands. You can pick them up on
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Why field jackets are the most versatile style, and how you can buy a GOOD one
Field jackets have virtually always been a popular style of jacket, ever since their introduction during World War II as the M-41 field jacket. Incarnations since then, like the M-65, had gained popularity through the years due to media. With prominent characters in movies and TV donning these war-era styled
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5.11 Tactical's Chameleon softshell 2.0 waterproof, breathable jacket
A lot of tactical and military gear these days is fully synthetic. I was in the military around 2010, so the vast majority of the gear we were issued was made out of synthetics — contrary to the far past, where much of the materials were natural. Synthetics certainly have their
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Vertx Phantom LT 2.0 — lightweight tactical pants that can barely hold up to lightweight duty
I understand the un-permanence of things. You use it, repair it, and eventually it has to be moved on in some way, whether recycled or thrown out. These LT Phantom 2.0 pants by Vertx will do those things for you: at an accelerated rate. I'm not sure
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Caterpillar (CAT) fleece-lined canvas work pants
Very comfy, but the black canvas gets UV-damaged very quickly — I wouldn't recommend this color, but the khaki-colored pants stay looking pretty great. And yes, while many things get damaged by UV rays, this happened way sooner than almost anything I've owned; I have black clothing