Tailoring a $3 Thrifted Suit: A Brown Chalkstripe Three Piece

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I’m always on the lookout for cheap, vintage suits. You’re guaranteed to find great suits at vintage stores like Joyride or from sellers like Benny, but there’s nothing like the feeling like scoring a great piece at a thrift store.   If you look hard enough and have great patience, you can definitely find some cool stuff!  And sometimes, you’ll find it on a sale day where your suit will cost $3.

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I Bought a Jos. A. Bank Suit

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People like to call out Jos A. Bank and Menswear House for making some of the worst suits out there.  They like to cite quality concerns, fit issues, and an overall outdated or boxy look look that is made worse by the “overpriced yet crazy discount”model that the company operates with.  Just look at some of their markdowns.  However, I absolutely pounced at the chance to buy one.  I did cheat though; it was on eBay!

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Accessories Can Spice up Your Sartorial Game

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It seems like girls have all the fun when it comes to accessorizing.  They get necklaces, earrings, piercings, belts, and bracelets.  Most guys are still under the impression that you don’t get to add personality when you get to dress up.  However, I’m here to tell you that this mindset is wrong.  Menswear has a few functional accessories that are definitely able to be used to step up your suit game.  In this article, we’re going to look at some of my picks as my favourite types of menswear accessories.

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