Stuff We Like: August Edition

Recommended reading on style, weddings, and other stuff we like from around the web.

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→ Our Musical Taste Is Firmly Established in Our Teens–What about Our Taste in Clothing?
A well argued case that as we get more comfortable with ourselves, we get more comfortable with the clothing choices we make. [Put This On]

→ Undressing the Dress Code
Clothing and style as a means of personal expression and identity is on the rise. So why and how does the idea of a “dress code” still persist? [Vice]

→ Why It’s Hard to Get Plus Sizes in Menswear
Men are spending more money on their clothes than ever before, and more men than ever are plus-sized. So why haven’t brands figured out how to create something they actually want to wear? [Esquire]

→ Want a Fabulous Wedding? Consider Eloping
Gone are the days when elopement meant a spontaneous trip to City Hall. Today’s couples are planning their elopements months in advance and spending thousands for their dream weddings—minus family and friends. [New York Times]