We’re in the service of customized dress shirts. We provide the canvas and you create the masterpiece. The inspiration is up to you.
And inspiration can be found everywhere.
Online, there’s always helpful information for us clueless cave men. We browse all the sites and blogs, keeping a pulse on what’s going on in the world of men’s style.
The white tee shirt has been a staple in a man’s wardrobe during Summer as much as a white dress shirt has been for the corporate office. Understated and classic, they help reflect the sun’s glare and also protect your dress shirts from sweat when worn beneath. Plus they’re so damn comfortable.
A white tee shirt should fit your build. You don’t want them too long or loose, but close to your frame so a dress shirt can easily fit over it and be worn without. We found this helpful guide on some good choices on white tee shirts. We like the pocket option as it lends a bit more tee shirt and a little less undershirt.
Feeling the buttery soft, faded fabric in my hands, the memories rolled by. Summer parties on the lawn, barbecues, vacations and late nights filled with debauchery. I had these chino’s for about 10 years and it was time to retire them.
Or was it? It seemed like a shame to toss them out.
Lately I’ve noticed guys cuffing or rolling their jeans. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Personally, I cuff mine or give it a skinny roll if they’re a bit long, otherwise, I get em’ hemmed. Anyway, this phenomenon has picked up steam in the fashion industry and on the street by everyone’s favorite sartorialist.
The thick, one fold cuff seems to be the trendy pick. I think it looks ok, but garners too much attention to your feet. Also, a thick cuff makes a man look shorter.
When putting together your suit, the options are endless. The smallest details determine its look and comfort and ultimately, the impression you make. Details are in the genius. Adding a pocket square will enhance your appearance, providing you some pop and a subtle elegance.
A good rule of thumb when looking for inspiration for your wardrobe, is not the current fad in the nearest Details magazine, but looking back on someone that did it better. A time when dressing well was expected but also had rules that were meant to be broken, letting an original shine that much brighter from those afraid to take chances. During mid century America, James Dean was one of those. He didn’t care about keeping himself pretty like his fellow actors, but got dirty and real. Living life, instead of fearing it, is what makes him a style icon and much more.
As you already know, we’re a fan of AMC’s Mad Men series. There’s something about its classic style we find appealing, from the office furniture to their timeless suits. Even the accessories make an impression: tie clips, collar pins and cuff links all finding their place again in a man’s wardrobe. Of course, the snappy writing ties it all together, along with the undercurrent of sexual tension simmering beneath Don Draper’s fearless gaze.
When looking for a dress shirt, it can be confusing sometimes because there can be too many choices. After narrowing it down to the right color, collar and fit, the dress shirt’s fabric comes into the equation. I’m going to give you a primer on what to look for regarding fabrics, since it can determine how you keep your cool during a summer afternoon or how you look at that swanky new restaurant with the lady friend.
So hopefully you were able to learn a few things from our last post on what to avoid with men’s fashion. There are many trappings that we’ve all succumbed to at one point or another, with the right intentions but with the wrong outcome. So without further delay…
I know how to separate the truth from drivel. Basically, what looks good and can last versus a short term trend. I’m going to provide you a brief guide on the perils of men’s fashion. Buckle up.
