…an Isaia blazer! And the best place to start looking is Saks Men’s Store! This was one of my client’s first Isaia’s jackets….and now he’s hooked! Isaia jackets normally run anywhere from $3,500 to $about $6,000 ~ right now, they’re on sale and the selection is pretty good so click quickly!! PLUS: an additional $450 – $700 gift card with your purchase through TOMORROW! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”4306735″]
Think long and hard about the warm weather must-haves for men and I’m 80% sure you’ll come up with a short-sleeve shirt of some kind. It’s not cool to overheat or to show it… This Todd Snyder utility shirt works perfectly with jeans or linen pants but also with some dressier slacks + lightweight blazer for evenings outdoor affairs.
Fall means cooler temps. Fall means layering. Fall means sweaters. I found some fabulous options at Old Navy for under $50 for girls, boys, plus size and more!! I scooped the Merci sweater pictured above and have rocked it twice already ~ to loads of compliments! Enjoy! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2836634″]
Abide by these three (3) rules and autumn sartorial dominance can be yours! You can (& should) wear cognac-colored shoes thru October. If you’re unsure, opt for a lace-up pair to fain more formality. Don’t go too dark, too fast. Color doesn’t have to get ticked away because the temp dips below 80 degrees. You can even wear white after Labor Day…. Implement a print coup…and add at least one prior to your rotation. Prints = abstract, stripes, animal, check/plaid,
I know I share the Pantone Color of the Year and what not but, this is not that. I’m talking a color that will set off your boring black but also play nicely with your camels, browns, tans, and khaki colors. Drumroll…..aubergine! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1042084″] For the fellas, this should be fun because it gives you just a little somethin’ but still works with your dark suits and your casual Friday tan slacks. Note that you can get jiggy with some
“I like a fine-gauge knit – like a summer sweater – under a suit, which just feels nice on the skin. No collar, but more substantial a T-shirt. Somehow, a T-shirt isn’t enough.” –Scott Sternberg, Designer, Band of Outsiders {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
Ey chaps! It’s that time of year when you’re hitting the road either with family, your significant other, or just doing the annual boys trip to….(no comment). Or maybe it’s just ramped up travel for work. Either way, you need/want to arrive in style and ready to hit the ground running if need be. A quick change at the airport or in your hotel room can happen if you’re carrying the sullivan shirt pack. This genius contraption made of canvas
The navy blazer is one of the key elements in any professional man’s closet but it’s summer, so do we need to change the way we handle this item? it’s still essential go lighter in weight try a plaid pattern the thinner/more refined the line/pattern, the more easily it can be dressed up wear with light grey, white, or camel pants shoes should be cream nubuck or in the cognac/luggage family ….which means your belt should be…(you guessed it)! Options:
Full Canvas. This is typically used for bespoke and MTM (made to measure) This construction calls a lot to make Typically done by hand by tailors with years of experience Read more here.
Fully Fused. Most common type of suit for off-the-rack purchases Uses glue and makes for a stiff-looking jacket Counter the effects by opting for a heavier weighted wool Read more here.
Half Canvas. It’s on the middle of the quality spectrum Has the structural benefits of a full canvas suit Helps to avoid the bubbling issue Read more here.
Fold dress shirts in bundles – Stack them one atop the other with the arms spread, fold the bundle in half with the collars on top, and cross the arms over each other. Pack the bundle at the top of your luggage, and shake everything out and hang it as soon as you can.
If you can’t place one finger comfortably into the top of your buttoned shirt, it’s too small. Can you even breathe?
It’s sweater weather….kinda! Imagine your travel plans from the East Coast to the south for a weekend wedding, or an evening outing with the fellas to do ‘man cave’ stuff – plan on starting with a good sweater and then layer from there. This Japanese brand Beams Plus does staples really well. The cut is generally slim and the quality is top-notch. A t-shirt underneath for a casual outing or a buttondown for a night out with your girl works
Every Monday in 2014 (less a few time-sensitive posts and in-the-moment expressions) will be dedicated to the men in my life! Manly Mondays is back! This week we’re taking a glimpse at Mr. Johnny Hodges, a jazz musician. Born in Cambridge, MA in 1906 He blew the alto saxophone Considered one of the definitive alto saxophones players of the Big Band Era He’s most famous for his time with the Duke Ellington band His first instruments were the drums and piano
This post is for you….even if it’s just going to happen once over the holiday season. This cool site, Real Men Real Style, provided the picture and I love it….(because it’s what I do)! They actually show three options to fold a suit jacket. The only advice I’d add is: Use those flimsy plastic bags from the drycleaners when possible to help avoid wrinkles No matter what, always fold your jacket inside out
Take a look at the picture….it’s a typical get-up for any guy (blue pants + white button down) but, when you add the blazer {and pocket square}, we’re talking something completely different. It just takes the right blazer to bring a look together ~ to add that little touch of polish that says you understand fashion but aren’t a slave to it. Photographer Justin Bridges snaps this (for GQ) knowing full well it’s says a mouthful. Done….and done! This Zara
Men don’t care about “outfits”. They care about closets that have the right clothes. Here are your spring essentials to build a better wardrobe. Eight items: from head to toe, they are the basics that every man should own.
One of my favorite blogs to look at is blacktiemind ~ and one of my favorite looks is a man in a tie and blue jacket. Find a similar jacket here
Apparently there are rules to wearing turtlenecks and Esquire has laid them out clearly. And we concur….. Cotton is good but thin merino wool is better. Turtlenecks were not meant to be worn alone. If you have a short neck, no turtlenecks for you. [our own addition] The saggier the neck, the worse it looks ~ keep it tight! Black turtlenecks are slimming but also very Giorgio Armani-esque. Try a little color… Our advice: if you’re in a cool climate or
A waistcoat or vest. It’s just essential for fall/winter if you want to impress the ladies, channel a bit of English style, or get more out of your dark colored suits. Tweed is meaty enough to work in cold weather A vest is more dapper than a professorial sweater vest or Mr. Rogers cardigan You can still wear it with your suits…duh! Go bargain, mid-tier, or high-end {original photo from GQ removed}
I’ve been searching for a look that said dapper but not too dandy, casual but not too relaxed, polished but not too formal, and individualist but not too out-there! Here it is; and here are the building blocks for the uniform: Blazer Straight leg denim or trousers V-neck sweater, thin-gauge Button down shirt Now all you have to do is focus on which style of blazer works best for you [loving this ONE, two, or three] ensure your denim are
Tweed is a classic. For men, it’s a wardrobe staple. It’s an expanded Essential Wardrobe item. We borrowed it from the Brits but here’s how to make it your own… decide whether to go single or double-breasted: double-breasted is instantly more formal and, frnakly, uptight how many buttons? tradition would tell you two to keep it simple as you on-and-off what kind of pattern are you going for?herringbone, Prince of Wales, donegal, Prestwick, houndstooth, etc what color family? if you
This is Corey Hackett {Etiquette coordinator for Philos Elite Image Company, manager for Club Monaco, and celebrity stylist and image consultant for Forefront Image Company} and he was featured in Details Magazine‘s Street Style. What do you think of Corey’s style overall? We think there are a few lessons to be garnered: not all trends need to be followed ~ the rolled-up cuffs are a trend most men can skip Corey rocks this cable-knit sweater but I think the lapels
We’ve talked about this time and time again, but every man needs to own a blue suit (top two to own). Park & Bond created a photo series that explores the versatility of the blue blazer from now thru November. It’s navy blue. It’s double-breasted. It’s slim fitting. It’s super 130s nailhead wool. It’s got brown horn buttons. It has besom pockets. It’s versatile and impeccable, and under $600!
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