Hello everyone. I hope you all have had a great holiday season. My Christmas was wonderfully uneventful. We stayed close to home and enjoyed time with our little guy. Though I received a number of very nice presents, my fantastic wife hit the nail on its proverbial head with a classic Beaufort coat from Barbour….
Month: December 2008
OTC Wrapped Up: Last Minute Gift Ideas
With Hanukkah literally upon us and less than a week until Christmas, your gift giving window is rapidly closing. With that in mind, Off The Cuff has assembled some favorite brands for your consideration. Some of these names you know, others may be new but each one is an OTC favorite. Some are dedicated to…
Dressing A President
With the election over and a second round of history ready to made next month, Washington, D.C., is preparing for the mother of all inaugurations. With an estimated influx of five million revelers, this town is really going to be hopping. As you might expect, inaugurations are a big deal here and this one is…
Special OTC Discount at Ashley Ashoff
I am happy to announce another great holiday discount for Off The Cuff DC readers. Ashley Ashoff, maker of some of the most elegant ties around, is offering a 30% discount when you mention that you are ordering through OTC. I wrote about Ashley earlier this year and can’t say enough about her dedication to…
Art of Shaving In D.C.’s Union Station
Not too long ago, while passing through Grand Central Station in New York, I first noticed the Art of Shaving. Warm woods and glass, alabaster lighting with a vague Parisian/Milano feel to it, the store cum barber shop was an immediate draw. Its elegant feel belies a company obsessed with the timeless and masculine art…
Great Resource: Dressing For Success
Check out this great BNET feature on dressing for work. It is broken down into four subsections that cover the basics of business dress, 10 easy ways to upgrade your look, how to buy a custom-made suit, a short video on dressing for business success. As a sidebar, the section on ordering a custom-made suit…
Holiday Sale at Tucker Blair For OTC Readers
Preppy belt maker Tucker Blair is in the holiday spirit and Off The Cuff readers are on the receiving end. From now to December 24th, you can get 50% off everything at Tucker Blair. A favorite of OTC, Tucker Blair’s finished needlepoint belts are charming and stylish all at once. Though a new company, its…