Archive for September, 2008
Friday, September 26th, 2008
Waist/body proportion
A high waist can be camouflaged by trousers with a short distance from crotch to waistband because the belt will sit low on your waist. Sweaters worn over trousers and slightly longer suit jackets will also help create the illusion of a lower waistline. However, pleated trousers should be ...
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Friday, September 26th, 2008
Bottom
While standing sideways to the mirror, check the profile of your seat. Especially flat or prominent buttocks require special attention.
Solutions
Now that you know which areas of your body require special consideration, it's time to focus on the clothing lines and details that will bring your total look into balance.
Height/weight
If ...
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Friday, September 26th, 2008
Before shopping for a suit, jacket, slacks or a shirt, you need to be aware of the overall proportions of your body. Are your arms short? Are you high-waisted? Are your shoulders and hips in proportion? Once you understand your body, you can make cut, style and fit work for ...
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Shirt and Fit
When selecting a ready-made shirt, you have only neck circumference and sleeve length to go by. If your arm length and neck size are not compatible with the standard size, you'll need a tailor-made shirt. In ready-mades you may also have to choose between an ill-fitting torso and ...
Posted in Big and Tall, Designer Clothing, Fashion Designer, Military Clothing, Shirts, Western Wear | 3 Comments »
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Shirt Cuff
Your cuff is important in creating a finished, well-groomed look. The length of your cuff is critical. Exposed wrists look just as bad as sleeves that are too loose and too long. Cuffs should be slightly longer than your jacket sleeves and should cover the wrist bone.
For the neatest ...
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Whether casual or dressy, your shirt is the most important item of clothing you wear because it is the colour closest to your face. In sportswear, your shirt may set the tone for your whole look. In business and dress shirts, you also have a tie and suit to work ...
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
Autumn
The Autumn man needs richness in the colours of his ties. Often he has no cheek colour, and he depends upon that tie to brighten his face. Most Autumns look excellent in patterned ties, especially rich paisleys. Checks or plaids are great as well, particularly in combination with Autumn's tweeds ...
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
Your tie can make or break your image. When chosen wisely, it brings colour to your face, style and class to your dress, and individuality to your business `uniform'.
Yet many men shop for a tie as if it were to be worn by their shirt and suit alone. You will ...
Posted in Fashion House, Mens Clothing, Shirts, Suits, Ties | 3 Comments »
Friday, September 19th, 2008
Using your seasonal chart and the guidelines, you can combine your suits and jackets with shirts and ties with minimal effort and maximum impact.
The approach to putting your clothes together is always the same. Think of your suit as your basic building block. It establishes the overall colour, style and ...
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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Do: Combine one Solid with Two Non-Competing Patterns
This combination is tricky because it leaves room for error. It is not as sure or easy as combining three solids, or two solids and one pattern. When done correctly, this combination subtly announces that you know your clothing. When wrong, alas, it ...
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