Mott And Bow Jeans

Mott and Bow Jeans began as an online retailer for men, but the retailer now also makes shirts and jeans for women. 

Founder Alejandro Chahin is from a Honduran family of denim manufacturers, from whom he learned the business, and as an adult, he started Mott and Bow with the aim of making premium jeans at a fair price. 

According to its website, the company uses the finest denim from the best mills around the world. It sticks to simplicity and controls the entire manufacturing process to reduce waste and control costs.

Priced at $99 - $129, Mott and Bow's jeans are popular and have many glowing customer reviews. Most of the styles are 98% cotton with 2% elastane for stretch. 

The jeans come in several fits including straight, slim, and skinny. They are stretchy and breathable for comfort. They also come in multiple washes. The website walks you through the process of finding your perfect style, fit, and size, plus if you fail to get your fit right, there are instructions in your package on how to exchange your jeans (with free returns).

What caught my eye were the many positive reviews written by journalist reviewers, as well as, satisfied customers often mentioning the comfort of the jeans at a reasonable price point.

Explain: Why do men's clothing and shoes tend to be sturdier and better made than women's? Not to mention the sizes are more precise. Do we all not need quality, affordability, and a good fit?

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Turn to LL Bean For Unshrinkable Men's Shirts

Turn to LL Bean for Unshrinkable Men's Shirts

Sometimes the superior quality of men's clothing makes one envious! LL Bean offers stellar cold weather clothes for men. If still looking for a few holiday gifts here are 3 winning possibilities:

1) Unshrinkable, Stain-resistant Tees - (↑top image) - Made of soft 100% cotton that resists wrinkles, stains, shrinking, fading, and pilling, and they keep their shape with repeated machine washings.

2) Washed Cotton Double Knitt hoodies, Crewnecks and Quarter Zip Shirts - Designed with 2 layers of heathered cotton with a touch of nylon to be ultra-soft and durable.

3) The Unskrinkable Flannel Shirt - Made of 100% brushed cotton flannel, the shirt is super soft, warm and cozy; and it will never shrink, wrinkle, or pill.

Who doesn't adore cotton? The fabric is comfortable, easy to care for and holds up over time. LL Bean is an unbeatable crafter of menswear, especially for winter. The company's tees, shirts and hoodies are soft, weighty; and attention is paid to details.

It's better to get a great gift than an on-time gift. So if you're afraid this gift will arrive after Christmas day, place the order, then print the picture of what will arrive, place the photo in a box and wrap it. Moreover, check back for the after Christmas sales. The price reductions are great too!

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7 Holiday Gifts For Him

Last year I compiled a Gifts For Him blog. This year I'll begin by sharing what the editors of "Good Hunting" compiled, not their entire list, but the 3 items I like best. (The list came to me in an email):

1) Patagonia Wild Idea Work Boots - These owl brown buffalo leather boots are gorgeous and the right footwear for hiking or walking miles on city pavement. Pricey, yes ... yet well-made to last for many years so with time you get your money's worth.

2) Sam Jones' Southern Starter Kit - North Carolina barbecue pitmaster, Sam Jones, gives you (3) spice rubs for steak, pork, fish, and (1) all-purpose seasoned salt. You can't go wrong with any of his barbecue condiment pairings, so take a look and consider how much you wish to spend.

3) Billy Raid Fine Gauge Cashmere Crew - a winter wardrobe staple for men, women, or others, i.e. everybody should own one soft, warm and durable cashmere sweater. Looks great even after years of winter wear! Natural fibers rock!

Here's a look at those stylish owl brown boots in action.😍

For recommendations #4, #5 and #6 I asked Barry P., a reader of the blog, to share items on his holiday wish list. It turns out Barry has mighty fine tastes. Lucky us to have a man's point of view on what to get a man:

4) Ben Silver Royal St. George Yacht Club Tie - It is a silk tie of the highest silk material and craftsmanship. Ben Silver has a wide selection of neckties in several textures. Barry says, "Oozing with old traditions," wear one of Ben Silver's ties to be mistaken for "a member of the British regiment, an alumnus of an ivy league school, or a member of an exclusive yacht club." Barry has selected a cool theme to reflect his interest in ships and the shipping industry of which he writes about often.

5) Buffalo Trace - Kentucky Straight Bourbon with tasting notes of brown sugar and spice "that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit, and anise." A smooth whiskey with depth and "a complex aroma of vanilla, mint and molasses." Makes even a non-bourbon drinker want a taste, doesn't it? A bottle of bourbon is useful to non-drinkers for guests, as well as, for making desserts and Hot Toddies to soothe winter sore throats. Nobody is my family drinks bourbon, but I keep a big bottle in the cupboard. It lasts for 10 years! 

6) Blanton's Straight from the Barrel - A private reserve bourbon with tasting notes of dark chocolate, caramel and undertones of walnut and hazelnut. Perhaps for a bourbon connoisseur as the Blanton's reserve is about 7 times costlier than Buffalo Trace.

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I'm adding one more item for good measure. You can find a lovely gift at every price point to fit your budget. Some of the gift ideas here are expensive, others are more affordable like the final one, starting at $29.99:

7) L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Pinpoint Oxford Shirt - The shirts are 100% cotton Oxford cloth. Can't beat the quality for the price. A wide selection of patterns and colors, and best of all, some of the patterns are on sale! It might be the color for your guy, the one you'd have chosen even if not on sale! If I don't know what to buy a person, male or female -- and they give me no clues -- I buy something I'd be delighted to receive ... and I'm a practical person, settling on good quality and useful like a wrinkle-free thick cotton Oxford shirt!

Well, slacker me ... it was great having help this year in curating Holiday Gifts for Him! Do you have a favorite? Or would you like to contribute more things to the list?

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#1 and #2 layered - multiple colors available

An interviewer asked the actress Sarah Jessica Parker what one thing would she like to give to her children. The multi-talented and savvy mother of 3 said, I'd like for them to know the pleasure of wanting things. Anticipation ... waiting for something to arrive is part of the excitement, no? And once in hand, you appreciate it all the more.

We have 4 days left until Christmas. L.L. Bean has a few cozy gifts for the men in your life and if still looking you can order the right gift ... enclose an image of it as an I.O.U. inside a glittery holiday card with a heartfelt note. Find a little box, wrap it up and tie a beautiful ribbon around it. Are you short a gift perhaps?

Here are a few more gift ideas:

1) Unshrinkable Mini-Waffle Shirt - Soft and cozy in 2 styles: Henley and crewneck. Layer it with #2

2) PrimaLoft-Lined Shirt-Jac - Part jacket, part shirt. Provides the comfort of a jacket with the feel of a button-down shirt and insulated for warmth. #1 and #2 are a winning combo!

🎄🎁🔔Here are alternative men's Woolrich wool shirts. Plus funnel, cotton and jacket shirts. Same style as L.L.Bean. Excellent quality and durable, yet pricey; and the wool shirts are not washable. I bought 2 many years ago that still look new. Their value has risen just like Chanel handbags! Woolrich blankets are first-rate also. Watch for the after Christmas sales!🎄🎁🔔

3) Washable Lambswool Sweater - Wash and wear warmth. These soft sweaters are expertly knit and designed for machine washing.

4) Stabilicers Walkers - Sturdy yet lightweight traction for winter walks on icy and snowy surfaces. Slips over most footwear.

And a bonus --

5) NYC Coffee Cups - A ceramic version of the famous NYC paper street cups. Cute coffee cups that fit neatly into a cupboard, or dashboard!

Over the last days before Christmas, you have the option of paying to expedite shipping; or keep the gifts coming after Christmas! Our family doesn't mind the 2nd less expensive option. You decide.


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