As a man, having a suit in your wardrobe is a must. Whether it's for a special occasion, a job interview, or just for a night out on the town, a well-fitting and stylish suit can elevate your overall look. However, many men make the mistake of over-dry cleaning their suits, which can break down the fabric and dull its color. In this blog post, we will go over some tips on how to properly take care of your suits and dress garments to ensure they last as long as possible.
Sweating while dressed up in a suit and dress shirt can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. A lot of men face this problem, but not everyone knows how to tackle it. If you're one of the many men who run hot or sweat a lot, this post is for you. In this guide, we'll go over the best fabrics and undershirts to help you stay cool and comfortable all day long.
The length of your tie can make or break your entire outfit. If it's too long, it will look sloppy and unkempt, while if it's too short, it will detract from your overall look and make you appear awkward. That's why it's crucial to find the right length of a tie that lands within your belt line.
Trends in fashion come and go, but having a timeless sense of style never goes out of fashion. While it's tempting to jump on every new trend that comes along, it's important to know when to follow a trend and when to avoid it. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of the "Innovation Theory" and how it can help you avoid making fashion mistakes that you'll regret in the future.
When it comes to fashion and style, many people believe that the latest and most expensive pieces will immediately make them look their best. However, the truth is that fit trumps fashion every single time. Regardless of the price tag or designer label, if a garment doesn't fit properly, it will not look good.
You buy those red pants, crazy pattern socks, Fluevog shoes or really any bold color or patterned clothing that you wear on the bottom half of your body. The problem? Everyone is now staring at your pants, socks or shoes. The eye is naturally drawn to the crazy color or pattern in your outfit, which is fine but the goal is to wear it on the top half of your body to draw the eye up to your face.
Building a proper wardrobe that you love, fits you and you are comfortable wearing is really challenging. But once you have a proper plan mapped out and have gone through the 4-steps of cleaning up your closet you can start actively looking for new garments. Here are a few things I have learned along my journey of building a wardrobe I love.
When I first started moving towards a more professional wardrobe I found the easiest way to match my colors was to stick in the same shades. A light blue shirt and a dark blue tie was something I would do quite a bit. It is a decent look but to really level up, try contrasting over matching colors.
You always hear the term “dress for success”, but if you don’t know the simple style rules that come along with that, it doesn’t really mean anything. In the past 3 weeks we have talked about colors, fit, fabrics and how to build properly, but what about shoes? Let’s go over a few shoe choices and when to wear them. Whether it is a dress boot or a stylish dress shoe, here is how to wear each shoe.
What is the difference between standing out or sticking out? Standing out is looking amazing, the fit is on point, and your outfit compliments. Sticking out is looking sloppy in a poor fit or clashing. Honestly, most of our clients want to look great but not stand out or stick out. We help them create custom-fitting garments but keep them out of flashy colors or patterns. For those who want to stand out, we help them choose garments that fit, complement and don’t break style rules. Here are a few things we recommend to our clients who are looking to make a great impression.
Your favorite t-shirt from college, that sweater you bought with intention of wearing but you never did, that old pair of underwear with holes that you wear when you don’t want to do the laundry…We all have them but can’t part with them. It takes intention and as we always preach, a plan, to be able to revamp, refresh and sometimes completely redo your wardrobe.