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New Dry Cleaning Methods
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My Favorite Men's Store

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Also the Custom Tailors & Designers Association have a website that lists their members by US states, Canada and Puerto Rico.

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Men Cooking!
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The History of Dining Utensils
How to Open Champagne
Flower Power
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Tea History
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Travelin' Man  
You want to project a
good image in Paris too. 
Especially Paris!


How to Pack
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Food and Drink
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Nothing like some fun, exercise and dressing well all in one outing!

Golf Etiquette
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Ask Andy Forums !!
What readers are saying:

AAAC is now the "Sartorial Continuum"

I have found no place that gives a more honest, accurate, thoughtful, empathetic, and artistic input on fashion, style, and standard than this forum.
I have never read a forum that shares so much respect and politeness between members of such a diverse union.
A combination of British standard, tradition, and taste brouged with fearless American flare and fashion forwardness.
I am widely known for my marketing genius (not my fashion) and I have been pondering formal names for this forum. Names that the outside world may call the forum with respect.
The two I have come up with are CoFS, Council of Fashion & Standards, and the Sartorial Continuum.
I have decided on the latter, for it has a greater esoteric, stylish, and borderline pretentious ring to it.
Yes, I was inspired by the omnipotent "Q".  --  Captain R., Pensacola, Florida USA

I enjoy your forums! I stumbled upon the site when I was doing a Google search for a suit brand that was unfamiliar to me. Your forum provided a wealth of information, and I have learned a lot.  Please keep up the good work.  -- TX

Thank all of you for the wealth of knowledge and expertise you have shared through this forum. It has been a gold mine for sartorial know-how and inspiration and I am truly grateful for this. I also appreciate the camaraderie and community spirit which exists throughout these fora. -- A. P., Quebec City, QC, Canada

I am really glad to be a part of this brotherhood. Men need something like this. It is very nice to talk to other guys about miss-steps and concerns regarding clothes. You Rock Andy!!!  -- New Member

I've never had a place to exchange thoughts and pick up pearls of wisdom until I found your fine site! -- RRA, PA

The site is a great help and the Forums offer fantastic advice from guys who are willing to share their knowledge.  -- E. D.,  Spain

Only you guys understand me! Ever since I came into this site some months ago, it’s really improved my sense of fashion. The vast majority of advice I’ve gotten here is great. On most forums, the advice is worth what you’ve paid for it.

Over here, I don’t think I’ve received bum advice yet. Also, I’ve found this site is great for is asking very detailed, obscure, and specific questions about clothing, style, and fashions that would just get a blank stare from most other people. For a detailed oriented person who takes pride in his clothing and look, this resource has moved me up a level from good to great. -- Starting Forum Member

I find your forum and website excellent. The quality of the participants is beyond compare. Where else could one find the educated and erudite tone, the genuine passion for all matters sartorial with the gentlemanly and welcoming atmosphere? A forum populated by a wild cross section ranging from renowned tailors, a famous shirt maker, and the like, all the way to us Ordinary Joes?

I make visiting your forum a daily ritual. Aside from the tremendous amounts of useful information, I find it most refreshing to just enjoy the quality of the posts. I feel that, like so many other things, the art of writing has gone down precipitously....your forum being a most welcome respite from the everyday standards. 

I suppose I could summarize my feelings by saying that it feels great to know that there are many wonderful people who still care about excellence in all areas of their lives. They gather at AAAC! -- A. E., Cayman Islands

RADIO INTERVIEWS:  


#1
  This is a fun and short interview with Andy Gilchrist about Pink Shirts on Denver radio, News Radio 850- KOA, the largest station in Colorado.

CLICK HERE and if your media player doesn't come up automatically, click on start, then programs, and select your media player.


#2 
This is a radio interview with Andy Gilchrist and Greg S. Reid, author of The Millionaire Mentor.

CLICK HERE and if your media player doesn't come up automatically, click on start, then programs, and select your media player.

CAUTION Dial-Up users:  This is a 30 minute interview in Audio Format, it may take a long time to download!  Longer than it's worth!!

The "Psychedelic" video does not work on Netscape 7/Windows Media Player 9.0

AskAndyAboutClothes.com

is devoted to men's clothes --
what to wear, how to properly wear it,
and the history of why we wear what we do.


 

"Clothes make the man. 
Naked people have little or no influence on society”
 

-- Mark Twain

Do Clothes Really Matter?
Can't people look through all the superficial fluff of fashion
and see the real us? 
The answer?
Usually not!! 
CLICK HERE for the reasons . . .

 



I just got a beautiful Tuxedo (peak lapel, of course!!) from Suit Yourself  

Also got this pair of Alden Shell Cordovan Tassel Loafers!

They have magnificent merchandise, and their customer service is superb.  You can’t go wrong!   --
Andy  

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Ask Andy on TV! 

Watch the National TV Program on WEALTH TV

My program is What To Wear !   It will air multiple times throughout the year!

I’ve been told that I have the perfect face for radio!!  But that didn’t seem to matter! Wait until you see my co-host!!!  No one will even notice me.

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Thank you for your website.  I've been using many of your web pages (I even printed some of them) since prep school.  There were only a few senior superlatives to go around and you are certainly partly responsible for my snagging "most likely to be seen in dress code."
Best, Paul

 

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I received some great Alden shoes from TheShoeMart.com and I'm really pleased with them, the selection, the great customer service, the prices and the incredible selection. Here's my post about my first order: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?p=898035#post898035

  -- Andy

 
 
One of the highest quality neckties I've ever worn! 
 --
Andy Gilchrist

 



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Forum Member's wife has hit with Bow Tie Business!!  HERE!!

Forum Member Gerard visits Forum Member Paul (CEO of Allen Edmonds):

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This is my interview about Business Casual plus some fun other topics with DadsDivorce.com

Wait until you see the graphics!

http://www.dadsdivorce.com/article-archive/1897


 


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Congratulations!!

The Ask Andy Wedding Guide is perfect for you. 

It's a great package of pertinent, helpful articles. 

It includes:

Duties of the Groom
Duties of the Best Man
Duties of the Ushers/Groomsmen
Duties of the Father's of the
Bride and Groom
Toasts             
Formalwear
Table Manners
and of course,
How to Open a bottle of Champagne

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Click Here For The Wall Street Journal OnlineThe Wall Street Journal just mentioned us in an article about Tuxedos!

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On page 52 in the January 2009 Esquire Magazine.  I have some advice and tips for getting the most out of your shopping efforts and how to get a sales associate actually help you!

If you can't find a copy you can read it HERE!

MR Marketllace logoketplace.com  ran a story about the website in two parts!  HERE

ABC News

ABC News quotes me in an article about neckties!

MENSWEAR


MENSWEAR Magazine
describes
this site as "Rule based, classic dressing."

 

 

Menswear did a feature about me and this website!  CLICK HERE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a feature about me and this website from The South Bay Daily Breeze (OK, it's one of the local papers near where I live!! but it was picked up by a dozen other newspapers). 

 

 

Another good artilcle from

another local paper
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Other newspapers have written articles about this site! Such as:
 


Magazine

The Medium -- Stet
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS

KNOW-IT-ALLS:

AskAndyAboutClothes.com is a revelation. Men think about clothes with fire and intensity and all day long. They discuss limited-edition sneakers and custom-made loafers.

They discuss T-shirt makers and pocket squares and how those squares should never match ties (exactly, that is; they can match a minor color in a patterned tie). If you’re looking for ardor and surprise idioms from a board, look no longer.

 

 The Times of London, UK and The New York Sun  

Read them HERE!

 

 

Esquire Fashion Editor, Nick Sullivan says about this site:  "One respected Web forum, AskAndyAboutClothes.com, claims more than 14,000 sartorial minded members from around the globe - some of them experts looking to buy spats in Wisconsin, some just guys looking for tips of removing beer stains from their favorite Hermes tie...."

PLAYBOY  Magazine recommReceive an additional 30% off Corneliani apparel at Sierra Trading Post!ends this website!:
"... It's chock-full of recommendation, resources, store info and sartorial history."

MSNBC NewsRead the feature about this website at MSNBC.com

CLICK HERE!


did a feature about this site and the Fashion Forum.  Read it Here

CLASSIC STYLE magazine has an AskAndy feature!


I'm quoted in an article by By Richard Torregrossa "When Men Choose Shoes" in the Financial Times, London
 



The Ask Andy Tutorials.
 

Learn from the experts:

Jacques de Mesterton Talks about Tweed  

Chuck Horst Answers our Dry Cleaning Questions

Nick Valenti with the First Steps in New Shoes

Hendrick Pohl ties in with Necktie Basics on a Budget

Sig Shonholtz the timeless hobby of Watch Collecting

Kirby Allison on How to Size the Perfect Hanger

Lisa Shaub tips us on Which Hat Fits Your Face

Andy Gilchrist Guides Us to Shopping Success

John Cusey Educates us on Shoe Construction

John Cusey presents the Ready To Wear Shoe Pyramid

David Hober gives steps for making our own Necktie

David Hober shows us how to make a Pocket Square

Alexander Kabbaz instructs: How To Sew On A Button

   Alex Kabbaz bestows an education on Shirt Fabrics

Alexander Kabbaz discusses Bespoke Shirts


Andy Gilchrist illustrates How to Tie Necktie Knots

 Will explains The Basic Wardrobe

  Michael Edwards' comprehensive list of Savile Row Tailors

     Alex Di Pietropaolo tutors us on Cutting a Low Shoulder

Sator discusses the History of The Color Black in Clothing

Sator educates us (or others)on How to Dress for Livery!

Sator reveals our checkered past

 J.P. Myhre On Making Shoes By Hand

  Andrew Harris details Jacket Measurements

  Betsy Matthes lists Common Mistakes Women Make when Shopping for Men

  Cindy Busch Reports on our Best Colors

Nicholas Antongiavanni Congratulates Modern Wedding Attire

Nicholas Antongiavanni gives us the Neopolan Shoulder

 

Show your style with these "Ask Andy" accessories

Sam Hober  offers the "Official" Ask Andy pocket square available HERE! 

Sam Hober pocket squares are handsewn and hand-rolled using handwoven Mudmee, Saiphone, & Iridescent Shot Thai silk fabrics. 

They (David & Noina) also make bespoke ties in any length, width, shape or construction including classic unlined seven-folds, and Italian style lined six-folds. They have a large selection of English, Italian, Irish and Thai silks to select from and can custom weave silks.
 

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Getting Married? 
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Congratulations!!

The Ask Andy Wedding Guide is perfect for you. 

It's a great package of pertinent, helpful articles. 

It includes:

Duties of the Groom
Duties of the Best Man
Duties of the Ushers/Groomsmen
Duties of the Father's of the
Bride and Groom
Toasts             
Formalwear
Table Manners
and of course,
How to Open a bottle of Champagne

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Here is a recent testimonial about THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEN'S CLOTHES:

"I received The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes this afternoon, Andy, and it's terrifically useful! Thank you for explaining how to access the various disk components--your instructions helped me to quickly navigate the book.

I particularly like your logical, straightforward approach to each section. I mean to say, it really makes sense to explain why something matters, then how to care for it once you've chosen to incorporate the thing into your life, and then to include a history of the item, which focuses the reader's attention on its intrinsic value to a gentleman's kit.

Your book is more useful than Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Men's Fashions, because the latter serves as a chronicle not a guide. The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes provides a road map for fellows who wish to understand the choices they make, and who wish to make choices they understand. I am simply delighted with your book!"
-- J. de M. NM



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