A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned… Style is Attitude: You can have the best clothes in the world, but without an equally strong personality, your clothes mind as well be on a hanger. Shopping Rules: Fall clothes hit stores in early August usually, and Spring clothing shows up in February! So the best deals on last season’s goodies are….. Amicable Split: For your grey suit, split it up — wear the jacket with a black
For fall, you need to make sure you have your 3-piece suit and while there are several designers (Dolce & Gabbana, Dunhill, Ralph Lauren Purple Label), our favorite is by Simon Spurr.
Men here are the no-BS-absolute-essential-must-know pieces of info for this week!
Transitioning from winter to spring can mean re-arranging your closet, shuffling clothes from closet to closet or storage to closet, or even a few moments of angst to find suits that no longer fit or shirts with holes in them but, to kick spring off in style is simple. Consider changing out your standard white shirt for a more colorful alternative: If you go with a colorful shirt, keep everything else understated and neutral Opt for a more traditional tie to “calm”
Question: A tailor has offered to make a silk suit for me but insists on a four-button styling. The price is right at $400 but, will I look crazy or am I wasting money? Answer: Hmmmm the price is definitely right but, your overall style scoring may be wrong. While you won’t look crazy because there are men that clearly wear these types of suits, you will lean more toward the off-duty football player who also believes in bling and
I have some definite know-how when it comes to pulling men’s business attire together but, I don’t know it all. So, I’ve pulled together expertise from a variety of sources, vetted it (some people are not reliable), and created this quick crib sheet on how to coordinate ties, shirts and suits. READ IT – did we get it right?!?
While there is much history to be learned about the subtle nuances, let’s agree on a few key broad strokes that will prevent you from making a fashion faux pas. Blazers were born from sport jackets.
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