Prepidemic Promotes: The Jewelry Box

When you’re building up a respectable wardrobe, organization is key. It’s great to have all of the basics, but as we all know, a lot of times its the little pieces that really make the difference: watches, cufflinks, stud set, tie bars, tie pins, collar bars. You have so many little pieces that you really [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: The Return of the French Cuff

    Many of you may be saying that the french cuff never went away, but now days, too many young people don’t know what in the hell they are or how to wear them. So we take it upon ourselves to raise awareness of the French Cuff because it really is what a proper [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: Ralph Lauren Dress Shirts

Now, you may be thinking, “What makes Ralph Lauren dress shirts so special.” You may assume we’re talking about either Black or Purple Label shirts. No, we’re talking about Polo Ralph Lauren dress shirts. Sure, you can find great dress shirts from any number of companies, but we test you to find a brand with [...]

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Prepidemic Demotes: Bum Knit Caps

Why did GQ just profess their love for these terrible hats? We understand that Jack Nicholson’s costuming in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a perfect job at using clothing to breathe attitude, but it’s not a handsome look. We know Johnny Depp is alternative and generally pretty cool, but it’s still not a [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: The Chunky Scarf

This Fall we’re talking about mixing texture in your layers. There’s no better way to layer than with a scarf, and there’s no better way to infuse some cool texture into your outfit than with a chunky scarf. First of all, these types of scarves are thicker than your conventional cashmere piece which means they [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: The Black Sweater

It is really easy to get carried away with crazy designs, colors, patterns and materials. This fall, try to step back and simplify your look. Start with the top half of your body. A simple black sweater can go a long way in establishing a good look. It is a functional color that can tie [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: Thick Cords (aka Wide Wale Cords)

             As fall settles in, all we can think about are corduroys. Sure, you can wear jeans, but cords will always hold a classy place in our hearts. If you are tired of wearing standard, tan, J.Crew cords we urge you to check out thick corduroy trousers. Popular decades ago, [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: The Elbow Patched Blazer

    In the world of blazers, the ones with elbow patches can often stand out shamefully as bulky, unattractive, and boxy. It’s almost as if some of these jackets are made for the man lying on the ground on his stomach holding a gun pointed at a deer, so to be extra versatile, the [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: The Short Sleeve Oxford Shirt

In these months where the temperature is all over the place, it’s great to have something that is flexible. Take a look at a nice short-sleeve button-down oxford shirt as a great option for these volatile times. Some guys are afraid of the short-sleeve button-down because they’ve seen a few guys wearing them who had [...]

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Prepidemic Promotes: Grosgrain Ribbons in Sleeves

The jacket above is a blue jacket by Thom Browne with a red, white, and blue ribbon on the surgeon’s cuffs. Mr. Browne brought this into style, but you don’t have to buy a 5k suit to get it. We endorse this look because it’s a way to a embellish your jacket in a smart, [...]

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