Suits

Men’s Style Tip

No longer does wrinkle-free mean uncool. If you travel then you know how difficult it is to get off a Transatlantic flight and still look fresh {not to mention a trip to Africa of the Far East}; and not everyone has the pleasure and comfort of traveling in business or first class. If you’re like [...]

Perfect Starter Suit For Any Young Man

Today is your lucky day! Mr. Porter is having a huge sale and this fabulous, slim-to-fit navy blue, single-button pinstripe wool suit by Richard James (regularly $1,150) is only $355! A great first suit that will take you up the ranks from entry level…

Take Care of Your Tuxedo

Whether it’s one- or two-button, double- or single-breasted, tuxedos need love too especially as we go into Holiday/party season. Here are our best tips: DO steam and dry-clean only once a year! Before wearing it, loosen the wool and kill any bacteria by leaving it in a steam-filled bathroom DO store your tuxedo in a [...]

Toned Down Black Tie

Here are three tips to keep your black tie loose….because as soon as you hear ‘black tie’, most of you give a small groan and immediately think of a penguin, right? Navy … is the new black ~ dark and classic but stands out anyway Velvet … has a light sheen that makes any jacket [...]

Manly Inspiration

Dwayne Wade is the business….so I thought it would be great style inspiration! We’re loving the layering of the fitted shirt and vest, and jacket. Plus the gray tweed with the plaid shirt is all about mixing patterns — and the cap tops off the look.

Can I Wear Sneakers With My Suit?

If you’re going more formal, stick with darker sneakers Keep the sneakers simple and clean…even though patent leather looks hot! The pants should hit around the third eyelet Make the socks your signature! ANSWER: Yes you can wear sneakers with your suit if you’re okay mixing a few trends including David Letterman-esque, rock star, and repressed [...]

Proper Suit Fit

Now is a great time to think of buying a suit just make sure you’ve got the right information to make the most of your money: Shoulders: the suit’s shoulders should hug yours and the pads should not protrude beyond your own shoulders Chest: you should be able to button the jacket without it straining but there [...]

Double Dog Dare You….

I’m sure we mentioned this at some point, but the double-breasted suit is back. It’s nothing innovative and it shouldn’t be scary; just keep it in a muted color or neutral palette and everything will work out. WAIT! This isn’t the trend for the heftier gent or the man with a little too much on [...]

Wedding Sucker!

Seersucker is a southern gentlemen staple, but let’s bring it north.  This is very rakish but choose to tone it down with socks, sans suspenders, and sueded brogues or structured boat shoes.  Again, “What do I wear for my friend’s Hampton wedding?” – – we love this! Note:  Suit, $548 by Tommy Hilfiger. Shirt, $40 [...]

Men’s Wedding Winner!

It’s wedding season and all the gents are asking “What should I wear?“  This medium brown suit is sweet - - the light blue shirt and plaid pocket square finish it off.  There are lots of shoe options, but the spectators pictured are haute! Note:  Suit, $1,850, and shirt, $355 by Gucci. Tie, $125 by Eton [...]

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