Archive for the ‘Shirts’ Category
Monday, October 6th, 2008
First, take a good look at your skin tone, hair colour and eye colour. Study yourself in a mirror, preferably in natural daylight. Give yourself a close shave so your facial tone is not influenced by the colour of your beard. A man with a heavy beard will have to ...
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Monday, October 6th, 2008
Some people are genetically on the cusp of two seasons, and holding the colours under your face will help you see which season is best. You may look pretty good in some colours from one season, but on the whole look better in another palette. Never judge by one colour ...
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Autumn colours can be either clear or muted, but they always have warm golden undertones. A clear colour looks pure and clean; a muted colour is toned down by the addition of brown, grey or gold. Most Autumns prefer their medium or bright colours slightly muted. The Autumn chart gains ...
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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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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Casual Belt
Your casual belt may be leather, but it's fine here to have a fabric belt, either plain or striped. If you decide on leather, choose a wider belt.
Casual Shoes
Any casual lace-ups will do here, depending on your comfort, age and lifestyle. Tennis shoes and boots fall into this category.
Around ...
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Slacks
These are your dressy slacks. Buy a solid-colour darkish neutral in a wool or wool blend for winter, and a light to medium shade in a cotton-polyester blend for summer. These trousers must go with your jacket and should be either lighter or darker in order to make a good ...
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
It's time to put your colours to work and give yourself the pleasure of a wardrobe that works for you.
In order to build a wardrobe, you need to start with a foundation. I call this the Survival Wardrobe. The Survival Wardrobe is the clothing that every man needs to go ...
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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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