Archive for the ‘Apparel’ Category
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Clothes may make the man, but accessories make the man fabulous. Look for the details that let you inner elegance, sly wit, and winning personality shine through. Go for flair, not flash. Flash is garish and screams for attention. Flair, on the other hand, is about a stylish tweak, the ...
Posted in Accessories, Apparel, Clothing, Fashion House, Jewelry, Shirts, Skirts, Suits | 10 Comments »
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
This may come as a shock, but I don't like the word fashion. People throw that term around a lot, and what they mean by it is "of the moment." What's in now, what's out? What's the rage today, and what's so two years ago? But this is so not ...
Posted in Clothing, Mens Fashion, Shoes, Suits, Ties, Urban Clothing, Western Wear | 5 Comments »
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Denim Jacket: So many cuts, washes, fits, and quality ranges that it can be quite confusing territory. Go classic here. Novelty denim is almost always the wrong answer. The perfect denim jacket is a vintage Levi's number. Don't worry if it's a little ragged. One person's "tattered" can be another ...
Posted in Big and Tall, Clothing, Diesel Clothing, Hip Hop Clothing, Mens Clothing, Outdoor Clothing, Shoes, Suits | 6 Comments »
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Custom-made suits are the first-class of clothes—no, make that the transatlantic, lay-down-flat-with-slippers-and-wake-upwell-rested-in-Paris sleeper class of clothes. Once you go bespoke, you can't go back.
Posted in Big and Tall, Crew Clothing, Designer Clothing, Mens Clothing, Paris Fashion, Suits, Urban Clothing, Western Wear | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
It's all about silhouette, silhouette, silhouette. Suits come in a million kinds of fabrics, and it can all be a little overwhelming when you're teetering on couture training wheels. Really, though, there are just a few basic ways suits are shaped. Figure out what they are and where they come ...
Posted in Suits | 8 Comments »
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Like a good prom date, shirts will go anywhere e and do whatever you ask. Pull them together with a tie for work, or unbutton them for a night out. More styles out there mean more combinations and fewer rules.
Posted in Clothing, Shirts, Sports Clothing, Suits, Ties | 7 Comments »
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Shirts have evolved to a point where they play a much more important role in our wardrobe than they used to. Where once they were the backdrop for a tie, now they are the focal point.
Posted in Celebrity Fashion, Mens Fashion, Shirts, Ties | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
It's all about silhouette, silhouette, silhouette. Suits come in a million kinds of fabrics, and it can all be a little overwhelming when you're teetering on couture training wheels. Really, though, there are just a few basic ways suits are shaped. Figure out what they are and where they come ...
Posted in Apparel, Big and Tall, Shirts, Suits, Ties | 6 Comments »
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
You can get there, but it's going to take work, dedication, and long hours of shopping, shopping, shopping. Proceed with caution and pay close attention: The fashion victim you save could be yourself.
Posted in Apparel, Big and Tall, Designer Clothing, Mens Clothing, Outdoor Clothing, Ties, Urban Clothing, Western Wear | 8 Comments »
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Sometimes you just don't want to wear a suit, but you want to achieve a similar level of sharpness as the suit provides. Enter the jacket (in some circles, known as a sport jacket): pretty much a suit, but without the pants.
Posted in Big and Tall, Diesel Clothing, Mens Clothing, Paris Fashion, Shirts, Suits, Western Wear | 6 Comments »
