I recently conducted a style evaluation from a young gentlemen who claimed he wanted to move his style from junior executive to “C suite”. We talked for a while and he did a good job convincing me he was ready to take the plunge…until we got to the last two questions in our evaluation process. I asked him what ehe typically carries when going to meetings and he replied, “A backpack…but a leather one.” I asked him what message he
The right suit highlights your physical upsides and downplays your shortcomings….does yours? If you don’t get Esquire, here’s an easy cut-out they did a while back that kinda hit the nail on the (proverbial) head ~ we tweaked it a bit but the bones remain. You are… You want… You should avoid… Long & Lean (e.g., Barack Obama) horizontal lines to create breath/broadness; three-button jackets that match the scale of your torso vertical lines (they emphasize your height); tight suits and
Men’s suiting can be a mystery and it shouldn’t be (we’ve all seen the guy above and thought “nice suit but that’s not for him“)…it’s the one area where there isn’t much grey – either do it right and look right, or you’re wrong. When you’re buying a suit: Prioritize – you want several suits but navy blue is the standard. After that comes charcoal grey. Resist the temptation to get black (it’s for undertakers, busboys and hitmen). Spend wisely
If you’re not a suitmaker’s dream (a Drop Six which means your chest is six inches larger than your waist), then know your shape. Are you a Square, Inverted V, Slim or Athletic? Here’s a quickie lesson: Square ~ break up the square with a 2-button suit and double vents • keep the shoulders balanced Inverted V ~ a 2-button suit with a deeper gore elongates the frame • pinstripes and chalk stripes are good • balance slimmer waistline with strong shoulders
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