Articles – Well Spent

Post Riposte: Vests

January 30, 2013

Reader Jim recently wrote:

I think a vest roundup might be kind of a cool feature if you ever get a chance to do that, since I’ve had some trouble finding affordable, American-made vests.

Good idea Jim. That would be a cool feature…

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Welcome to the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. This year, I set out to gather an assortment of high-quality, low-cost goods that, though small enough to fit in a stocking, are a bit more enduring and useful than your typical stuffers. Most of the items are made in the US, and all of them are under $40 (not including shipping). Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 4

November 30, 2011

Part 4 of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Have at it. Read More »

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Snap ‘n’ Wear #600 Nylon Down Look Vest

October 24, 2011

You may recall my post on the Snap ‘n’ Wear #300 vest from a few weeks back. Well, now that it’s gotten a bit colder out, I figured it was a good time to shine some light on one of the brand’s heavier models. The #600 Nylon Down Look Vest is cut and sewn in the Bronx from down-alternative insulated nylon taffeta. There are two colors available, and the price is low enough, that you might as well buy both. Just remember to size down. Read More »

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Snap ‘n’ Wear #300 Quilted Nylon Vest

September 26, 2011

The #300 Quilted Nylon Vest from New York based workwear specialists Snap ‘n’ Wear is cut and sewn in the Bronx from polyester-filled Nylon Taffeta. Substantial enough to wear as an outer layer, yet slim enough to still fit comfortably under a jacket, the vest is a nicely versatile option for the colder months ahead (and by “ahead,” I mean basically already here). Five colors are available, and the price per is almost too low for its own good (almost). Don’t forget to size down. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: January, 2011

January 5, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month. Special “what I wish I was wearing during last week’s blizzard in NYC” edition.

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The Hunt: Autum Outerwear

September 29, 2010

Rounding-up the best American-made outerwear for under $100.

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