We don’t need to talk politics but alas your Commander in Chief made a fashion faux pas that requires our attention. Scotch tape is not the best style fix. So today’s lesson is simple: to fix an errant tie, you have six options (but only five are viable)…. Scotch tape A buttoned blazer (thus, no flyaway tie) Create a diversion like an eye-catching pocket square! [not more than $15] Opt for a bow tie instead – duh…. [not more than $20] Rock
Step 3: Knot This The slipknot is easy, unisex, and stylish…and most importantly, it gets the job done! Every gent needs to learn how to do it: You need a 3-ft scarf Double it off (fold it in half) Place around your neck holding both ends Place the loose ends through the loop on the opposite end Cinch until comfortably snug around your neck Now, you’re warm and in style. Done! Here are a few great scarves for winter Here’s
Men’s furnishings are really the glue that holds a dapper don together. Imagine stylish Sean Connery without a fabulous belt…or Denzel Washington sans a haute tie…..or Samuel Jackson less a hat – – kinda of hard huh? They are all stylish men in their own right but, none are themselves without the smaller accouterments that finish their look! What we’re saying is it’s the small items that finish the big picture. Jesse is the creator of Vittorio J ties, one of
411: J Crew • color: bone grey • $39.99 • will look fabulous with standard navy, camel and seersucker!
Brightly striped ties are the next spring trend. Amazingly, many of the style trends for men this fall are focused on furnishings so the favorites we show here can work easily with your standard DC navy power suit, or your ready-for-spring camel lighter weight getup, or the weekend/date uniform of jeans, dress boots and a button-down. They add just a dash of color…so we can look down and be hopeful about the warmer weather to come.
Jesse Chao is genius. As the founder and lead designer of Vittorio J, he’s involved in every aspect of the process and the result. Every tie is (1) handmade, (2) of the most luxurious materials, and (3) made in very small quantities (some only have 2 per pattern)!! I love the tie patterns and, although I don’t claim to be the best tie-picker-outer, Jesse and Vittorio J make it easy — the colors are vibrant and varied, the patterns are
From Scottish tartans to 50s girlie designs, David Hart has covered the gamet so, his Spring 2010 collection was an open question mark — well, no more. The collection is made from Thomas Mason coton shirting instead of the typical wool or silk — the result? The ties are somewhat wrinkled; Hart says “You have the option of pressing your tie and having a crisp, neat look.” From a stylist’s perspective and spoken by a true Image Consultant,
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?!?
Washington, DC Metro Area
barnettm@blueprintforstyle.com
(209) STY-LISH
If you have general questions, feel free to use the form below to send us a quick message.
