October 2011
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Larger men VS. Dress pants
There are 4 types of breaks in dress pants. No break, quarter break, half break, and full break. No break is not displayed in the image above. Larger men should always go with a quarter break or a no break. Having the pants fit straight down is more slimming for larger men. When the pants are bunched up at the bottom it tends to give larger men disproportional looking legs.
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Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire is one of the most iconic men in mens fashion.
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How to look tacky
The easiest way of making yourself look tacky is by matching your tie to your pocket square. Especially if they are the same design. Try and get accenting colors. Accent your shirt, and then accent your jacket. The only time it’s acceptable is if you’re renting a tuxedo.
A great example of tacky dressing…
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Style Vs. Fashion
Style is permanent. Fashion is trends. Fashion is based off style.
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What collar should you wear?
Many men pick up a shirt with a spread collar and buy it because they think they look “Ko0l3r”, and many men pick up a point collar and buy it because they think its classic. But really, what are these collars doing to you?
The male body is all about proportion, and clothes can create an illusion of making you appear proportional even if you’re not.
Spread collars should...
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Dressing the Man by Alan Flusser
One of the best investments a man can make in his life is buying this book. Reading and learning this book like the back of your hand will transform a mans life. Opening doors for you by changing your lifestyle and building your confidence. It can be found on Amazon for around 20 to 30 dollars and is sold at Barnes and Noble for around 45 dollars.
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How to button your suit
The rule is when you’re standing your suit jacket or sports coat should always be buttoned. This “Rule” is more of a preference. Jackets can be worn open or closed when standing, whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Now, when buttoning a 2 button suit jacket or sports coat the bottom button MUST always be unbuttoned. The reason behind this is it allows the jacket to split away...
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Fun Fact: Tuxedo tails and Waistcoats
When matching a waistcoat to tuxedo tailcoats the points of the waistcoat should NEVER be longer than the points on the jacket. Having the points on your waistcoat stick out the bottom of your tuxedo jacket looks awkward. This is a very common rule that is broken when dealing with tuxedo rentals and clothiers. An example of the correct length is displayed up top and an example of the incorrect...
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Sports coats Vs Suit jackets
Sport coats and suit jackets really have no difference. Sports coats are typically more than once color and compliment rather than match dress slacks. As well, Blazers are typically one color and also compliment rather than match dress slacks. All suit jacks will match a pair a dress slacks creating a suit.
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Suit Vs. Tuxedo
Many men want to know the difference between a tuxedo and a suit. The truth is, there really is not difference. Tuxedos are more formal due to color and style (silk lapels, and silk lining on tux slacks).Tuxedos are also worn with contrasting vests, and at time bow ties (but so can suits). Also, Tuxedos tend to have higher thread count allowing the fabric to feel more silky in texture. Higher...
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Pleated pants
Most men don’t know anything about pleated pants. Pleats have a purpose, as well as the cuffs at the bottoms of pleated pants. Pleats are designed to make it easier and more comfortable when sitting down, making it a lot less tight around the thighs even when you have objects in your pockets. The cuffs on the bottoms of pleated pants are designed to weigh down the pleats, allowing the...
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A suit is an investment!
When shopping for suits, NEVER deny tailoring. It is very rare for man to find a suit that fits him perfectly already, if so you are one lucky man. Having a suit tailored perfectly to your fit will make you look sharp, and will even give you more confidence in what you’re wearing. Never walk into a store looking for a suit you can walk out of the store with. If you’re on a budget...
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The Gray/Charcoal Suit
The Gray and Navy suits give off the essence of power and stability. Any man, at any time will look phenomenal in a gray/charcoal suit. These suits can be worn day and night, and summer to winter. Matched with almost anything you throw at it. A gray suit can transform a mans wardrobe. Gray/Charcoal suits can also be matched with black, brown, or burgundy shoes and belts. When looking for a suit...
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The Black Suit
The Black suit will never go out of fashion, it is an everlasting symbol of grace, elegance and sophistication and most associated with formality. The suit is a very universal and versatile suit. Associated with anywhere from weddings, business presentations, to funerals. When matching a shirt with a black suit you want to avoid white, silver, and black ties (although black on black is a...
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The Tan suit
The Tan suit is a great option to make a bold fashion statement. Men who can properly pull off a tan suit are often seen as very sophisticated dressers. The tan suit is a summer, spring, and early fall suit, avoid wearing this color during winter and in colder climates. These suit can easily be paired with a white, purple, pink, and light blue dress shirts. You can easily match any color tie to...
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The Navy Blue suit
The navy blue suit is said to be the best color suit for a man. When matched with the right color shirts and ties it can be worn multiple times throughout the week. It is best matched with whites, light blues, dark blues, and multiple patterns such as checks and stripes.
The navy blue suit can be worn for any formal occasion, but only avoided for funerals. A great everyday color for the...