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The Dapper Millennial
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THE COMPLETE SELECTED LIBRARY
A considered wardrobe.
Start with fit, build outfits you enjoy, and look after the pieces you choose.
Clothing Care
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How to Read a Clothing Care Label Before Your First Wash
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How to Air, Brush, and Store a Wool Jacket Between Cleanings
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How to Clean Smooth Leather Shoes Without Treating Suede the Same Way
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How to Keep White Shirts Looking Presentable Without Overwashing
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How to Store Seasonal Clothes in a Small Closet
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Best Picks & Buying Guides
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Best Garment Brushes for Keeping Wool Jackets Presentable
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Best Cedar Shoe Trees for Everyday Smooth-Leather Dress Shoes
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Best Compact Clothes Steamers for Small Closets and Short Trips
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Best Shoe-Care Kits for a Basic Smooth-Leather Wardrobe
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Best Garment Bags for a Weekend Wedding Trip
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Best Wooden Hangers for Shirts, Jackets, and Limited Closet Space
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Fit & Proportion
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How a Casual Shirt Should Fit When You Sit, Reach, and Move
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Pants Rise, Inseam, and Break: The Measurements That Change the Fit
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How to Compare a Brand’s Size Chart With Clothes You Already Own
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When a Jacket Can Be Altered—and When to Try Another Size
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How to Balance a Loose Top With Straight-Leg Pants
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Everyday Outfits
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How to Build a Five-Day Work Wardrobe From Ten Pieces
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Smart Casual for an Unclear Invitation: A Practical Outfit Check
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How to Wear Brown Shoes With Navy, Gray, and Olive Pants
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How to Repeat an Outfit Without Making Your Week Feel Repetitive
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How to Build an Outfit Around One Patterned Shirt
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Travel & Buying Well
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How to Pack a Weekend Wardrobe With One Pair of Extra Shoes
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Cotton, Linen, and Performance Fabric: What Changes in Humid Weather
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Cost per Wear: A Useful Budget Check With a Few Blind Spots
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How to Inspect a New Garment Before Removing the Tags
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How to Buy Fewer Clothes When Your Size Is Changing
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