Comments on: How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and Cleaning your Clothing

By: Wazir

Wazir — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:51:41 +0000

How to keep bow ties straight while wearing them? I mean on the neck.
Thanks for your expertise.

By: Denis Everest

Denis Everest — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:10:37 +0000

When I was growing up, I had to wear a shirt & tie to school M-Th. We used to roll up damp shirts (roll tails to collar) & keep them in the freezer. Each morning I got one out & thawed it during breakfast; then it was perfect for ironing.

By: Sydnee

Sydnee — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:08:50 +0000

WOW! I really loved this series and learned so much! I don’t feel nearly as lost as I did. This is a great website with great tips on keeping the original distinguished culture in mens clothing. Your series also made me realize and appreciate my fathers style more. When I was little, I thought he was overly dressed or put too much attention into his clothes. Reading your series made me realize he was APPRECIATING his clothes, and keeping his reputation and his choice of style alive. I look forward to starting my new wardrobe, bit by bit. Thanks alot!

By: Jeroen

Jeroen — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:21:17 +0000

@James J.

Here’s a great video on how to iron a shirt (in 3 minutes!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeA9gH_iWXY

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:29:00 +0000

Great seeing the Hill School bsnner on the right – I’m a graduate. Keep it up with the site, it’s one of my favorites!

By: Thornproof

Thornproof — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:15:04 +0000

Hey! I was about to write something similar over on my site … I guess that great minds think alike.

About quality clothes, I just purchased a new pair of dress cowboy boots. Yes, I spent nearly $500 on them but, if they last like my last pair did, I won’t need to replace them for at least 16-18 years (and then only if something major changes … like my shoe size). Buy quality, take care, and your clothes can last as long as you do!

By: Russ

Russ — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:00:46 +0000

Great article Antonio.

Here is another suggestion I don’t think has been mention yet.

On a dinner suit I recently purchased there was a tag attached that suggested once a month or so hanging the suit in a shady area where there is a slight breeze.

The breeze supposedly makes it unfriendly for the bugs to make a home in the garments.

I have tried this on some of my older suits & it seems to work for them well. It also gets rid of the musty or camphor odours.

By: Derek L

Derek L — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:11:26 +0000

Antonio, my question refers to your first installment of this series. What do you consider a “collared, button-up sport shirt.” I’m not quite sure what you would designate as a “sport shirt” rather than just a dress shirt. If you could link to a picture that would be great.

Love these articles. Keep up the good work!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:21:30 +0000

Great series. I especially found the “rotate the wardrobe” part to be a good protip. I’ve got a real issue with closet space. I have a generous amount of casual clothing right now, jackets for two seasons, and professional wear—that, on top of a huge amount of supplies and clothing the military gave me! Putting the out-of-season stuff into storage ought to help with that problem.

By: Hunter

Hunter — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:26:10 +0000

Great series. What are your recommendations for fighting collar stains?