Off the Cuff — shoes

I Shall Wear the Bottoms of My Trousers Rolled” –TS Elliott

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The Cape in Autumn: sand dunes, oyster shacks, a cigar stroll amid the wildflowers. There is a very definite style to the architecture here, but even more so to the clothing. Whether you’re checking out the cranberry festival or relaxing on the ferry back from Provincetown, you’ll notice that the natives have an effortless style that seems perfectly appropriate for clambakes and concerts alike. Sure, the pant legs might be rolled up for a sunset walk on the beach, or clipped to keep your bike chain from catching, but the polos, long-sleeved cotton shirts and the sockless loafers are smart,...

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The TED way to tie your shoes

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[caption id="attachment_132" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Choose a pair of Thomas Dean chukkas to test out your new skills.[/caption] Since the day your parents taught you to tie your first pair of shoes, you've actually been tying your laces wrong. Watch this TED talk and see the right way to form the knot. We tried it. It worked. You're welcome. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAFcV7zuUDA]

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