Newly-announced partners, BeBetterGuys.com and The School of Post Modern Dating, are providing DC area professionals a chance to celebrate the holidays while supporting a fantastic cause – a Toys for Tots toy drive Wednesday, December 12. The event will be at the Clarendon Grill, 1101 N. Highland Street in Arlington, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00…
Author: OTC
Vested Interest
Vests are back in fashion and I for one am very happy about this overdue trend. A dozen years ago, I bought a wonderful waistcoat in Dublin. It was a classic Irish country tweed; colorful but not overdone, elegant but not at all dandified. It was a real classic and had a timeless cut. I…
"V" For Sartorial Victory
Now that cooler weather is upon us, it’s time to break out the clothes we’ve been waiting all year to wear. In my opinion, men’s clothing is at its finest when the weather turns chilly. Tweeds and cashmere, woollens and heavy corduroy are what make a guy’s wardrobe interesting and masculine. And the purpose-built DNA…
Wardrobe Requirement: The Odd Jacket
So, you ask; what is an “odd Jacket?” It’s really just a clever term for any sport coat, blazer, or other jacket that is not part of a suit. The odd jacket, long a versatile weapon in many a man’s wardrobe arsenal, has finally come into its own on the fashion front. In catalogs and…
Minding Your Sartorial Investments
Investing in a well-tailored and high quality wardrobe can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can also make a big difference in your outlook on life and on yourself. Keeping that investment in great shape takes a little work but that effort will keep your clothes in runway shape for a long time.While it…
Finding a Shoe Shine in D.C.
Getting one’s shoes shined used to be a regular occurrence for most men. Back when most workplaces were formal, suits, ties, and business shoes were the daily costume of every working man, from CEO to junior accountant. After decades of erosion, the very foundation of men’s business dress was on the verge of collapse until…
Jersey Style
I’ve really wanted to write about this, but unfortunately have been tied up for the past few days. Last week I saw Bruce Springsteen in concert. From a very nice box overlooking the stage. Now, this has absolutely nothing to do with the actual concert per se, but I am now of an age where…
Fit First
I talk a lot about your clothes needing to fit properly, because when it comes down to brass tacks if what you’re wearing doesn’t fit nothing else really matters. When your suits, shirts, and trousers fit your body, they disappear; people may notice your overall appearance but exactly what you have on is less prominent….
Getting Inspired & Finding Your Own Style
When you get dressed in the morning, what inspires you? Who do you see as a stylish icon – who do you emulate? Do you turn to certain books or magazines for a creative shot in the arm? I’m not only talking about clothes; it could be ideas on pens or bags, watches or shoes,…
Industry Leaders Speak: The WWD/DNR CEO Summit
Recently, at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City, several leading menswear industry CEOs took to the stage and spoke unscripted about what makes them and their companies successful. In the first of a two-part series, DNR reports on this fascinating event. From Polo/Ralph Lauren’s namesake, Ralph Lauren, to J. Crew’s Mickey Drexler, it’s…