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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Smart-casual
Smart-casual means that the overall look is more smart than casual. You might work for a small business, but not a large corporate, so a smart-casual work dress code would be acceptable or even expected. Other ways to describe smart- casual are semi-formal, relaxed smart or casual chic.
An example: a ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
6 Each item that you purchase should co-ordinate with at least three other items in your existing wardrobe. Don't buy a white shirt to co-ordinate with a black skirt, black pants and black jeans (because top stays the same). Be clever, buy a black skirt that will look really different ...
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
The Spring palette is warm and energetic. The Spring man's colours are friendly and extroverted, as are most Spring personalities. You do not wear dark or heavy colours well, so strive for medium-dark to light shades. All your colours must be clear, which means they look pure and clean. Avoid ...
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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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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 ...
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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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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Do: Combine Compatible Fabrics
Fabric varies in three ways: weight, texture, and finish.
The weight of a fabric depends on its content and the density of its weave. The year-round wools are medium and thinner. Lighter weights are thin and may be wool, cotton, linen, or blends.
Texture is determined by the ...
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008
You are a man of design, style, detail and sharp contrasts. The dramatic man is authoritative, innovative, assertive. Everything about his appearance makes a bold statement; his clothes are of the latest fashion but not faddish.
The man who can wear dramatic attire is usually tall and lean, sometimes very thin, ...
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Romantic Men Business Suits
Padded shoulders Pinched-in waist Double or no vent Single- or double-breasted
Two-piece
Soft wools, silks, blends
Solids
Subtle stripes
Woven-in designs
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