Kincaid Knows
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The Floor

Stories and lessons from 30 years on the men's sales floor — customer moments, common mistakes, return patterns, and the institutional memory of a busy department store.

How to Measure Waist for Pants: A Floor Veteran’s Guide 01
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How to Measure Waist for Pants: A Floor Veteran’s Guide

Learn how to measure waist for pants the right way. A 30-year menswear veteran walks you through simple steps, common mi...

Russell Kincaid · Aug 08, 2026
Men's Pants Size Chart: How to Find Your Waist and Inseam Without Guessing 02
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Men's Pants Size Chart: How to Find Your Waist and Inseam Without Guessing

Looking for a reliable pants size chart? This no-nonsense guide covers waist, inseam, rise, and brand size differences s...

Russell Kincaid · Aug 07, 2026
How to Measure Sleeve Length Without a Fitting Room 03
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How to Measure Sleeve Length Without a Fitting Room

How to measure sleeve length the right way — a 30-year menswear floor manager shows you the simple tape-measure method t...

Russell Kincaid · Aug 06, 2026
Men Don't Hate Shopping — They Hate Feeling Stupid While Shopping 04
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Men Don't Hate Shopping — They Hate Feeling Stupid While Shopping

After thirty years watching men shop, I’ve come to one conclusion: most men don’t actually hate shopping. They hate feel...

Russell Kincaid · Jul 23, 2026
Three Generations of First Suits 05
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Three Generations of First Suits

From the nervous teenager in 2002 to the confident groom in 2023, I’ve fitted three generations for their first real sui...

Russell Kincaid · Jul 20, 2026
What Gets Returned Most on the Men's Floor 06
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What Gets Returned Most on the Men's Floor

After 30 years, I know exactly which items come back most often — and why. These return patterns reveal hard truths abou...

Russell Kincaid · Jul 18, 2026
The 50-Year-Old Man Who Bought Four of the Same Shirt (He Was Right) 07
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The 50-Year-Old Man Who Bought Four of the Same Shirt (He Was Right)

He walked in, tried on one perfect dress shirt, and quietly bought four more. No fuss, no trends. That day taught me mor...

Russell Kincaid · Jul 17, 2026
Kincaid Knows: Welcome to the Floor 08
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Kincaid Knows: Welcome to the Floor

After 30 years dressing real Midwestern men on a department store floor, I’m finally writing it all down. No fashion non...

Russell Kincaid · Jul 17, 2026
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