What Suits My Body Type Best? (Pun Intended) The Right Suit for My Body Type You may have been chivvying up choices for suits for long. Admit it, suits fascinate men like few other things and a well-chosen suit has a dramatic effect on men. However, if you make a wrong choice, you can end up looking frumpy and like a bit of an oddball. The four body types The correct men's suits for your body type Now, generally speaking, there are four body types: The tall guy, short guy, heavy guy and muscular guy. Everyone subjectively falls and fits into one of the four descriptions. Of course, there is the average guy, but we will keep him out of this discussion for convenience. The logic while choosing suits is to create a right balance. Think of how well-arranged stuff, minimalist settings and vertical stripes make a small room appear big. That is called striking a balance. So, let’s shoot. 1. Suits For Taller Guys Now, the struggle with tall guys is that tall men naturally appear more slim and should I say it, sometimes lanky. Thus, their suits should add width to their appearance. A two-button suit paired with a 4 or 5 button vest will help break up the torso area. As displayed in the picture above, this double breasted vest sits higher on the torso than the jacket does, which assists in providing a shorter appearance. Adding cuffs to the pants will help divide the length of the lower body up visually, thus creating a shorter appearance. Avoiding pinstripes will help tremendously, and seeking out either traditional solid men's suits or patterned suits such as glen plaids and prince of wales will help widen the tall and slim body type. 2. Suits For Shorter Guys Chalk Stripe suits are great for shorter men It is easy to infer that the dynamics for the shorter guy would be the exact opposite of suits meant for taller guys. The lapels should be high and buttons should be cut low; a low-button stance offers an illusion of height. Also a fully-buttoned suit gives the shorter guy more gravity. Pinstripe and chalk stripe suits are great choices for the shorter man. 3. Suits For Heavy Guys Men's Suits for Heavy Guys Heavy guys generally wish for the suit to mask their curves and will end up purchasing larger sizes to do so. Please don't do this! Buying a suit larger than you need will make you appear more boxy and look disheveled; purchase a suit tailored to your unique body style. A single pleat trouser will allow for extra room and provide added comfort while sitting. Lastly, a pocket square as well does a great job of adding to the overall appearance. 4. Suits For Muscular Guys Men's Suits for Bodybuilders & Muscular Men Muscular men have worked hard and have created a body that looks charming in suits. Men of muscle should take care not to wear suits too large, which makes them appear more bulky than they are. Properly tailored suits will show off the V-shape of the back. Windowpane and pinstripe fabrics look fantastic on muscular gents. When tying a tie, ensure to have a large knot, like the Full Windsor. Final thoughts Thus, while suit shopping, keep these tips in mind. Making a wrong selection can seriously hamper your look and make you look awkwardly taller, shorter or heavier in respect of your body type. Read your body type with diligence and then make your choice. Of course, you can always give us a call or schedule an appointment and allow our master tailor to help you pick the correct options for your body type. The Right Suit for My Body Type You may have been chivvying up choices for suits for long. Admit it, suits fascinate men like few othe... Read more » 10:16 AM +
Standard & Unique Tie Knots for Men: A How-To Guide Standard & Unique Tie Knots for Men: A How-To Guide Tie knots are rarely a matter of inquiry. Remember the first time you knotted a tie for school? Most people keep knotting their ties the same way from then on, even to formal parties. Let's be better than that gentlemen! One can measure up to the size of one's face with an apt tie knot. While the correct rhythm and ratio in clothes depends on the expertise of the tailor, it is somewhat different with the tie. Most ties are similar; it is the knot which gains approval or dismissal from the beholders at the party. What we will do is spell out the highs and lows of some popular knots according to face sizes so you can assess and select the right knot. Tie Knots for Medium-sized Faces Here is for the average guy; with the face neither too full nor too constricted. Their faces may not line up with a double Windsor and may be too strong for the churlish four-in-hand knots they learnt at school. It is imperative for them to choose a midway knot. You can do so by making a slight adjustment with a popular knot. For instance, you can temper the Double Windsor into a Half-Windsor. While it may look ordinary at the beginning, it weaves a lasting and brilliant impression on the viewers, slowly but surely. How to tie the half windsor tie knot Tie Knots for Slim Faces Here we are talking of the standard four-in-one tie knot. This is school-boy stuff and thus easy to remember. While this may not stand up under a full or an average-sized face, it strikes just the right balance with a constricted face. Go for it if your face is angular and tapers down at the chin. How to tie the four in hand tie knot Tie Knots for Full Faces There are faces which can benefit from a slimming look. For these people, the first thought, automatically, is to stay away from tie knots. Ridiculous! The fashionable and portly Double-Windsor is just the right thing ordained for these guys. The knot sits prettily with the expanse of the jaw and leaves a royal effect. How to tie the full or double windsor tie knot Tie Knots and Collar Types A flash of light gains majesty from the dark night sky at its background and contrastingly appears less regal during the day time. Likewise, a splendid tie knot can fall flat without a relevant collar around it. General logic is to suggest pointed collars for wide faces and spread collars for angular ones. It would be childish to assert that we don’t go with it, but some tweaking can definitely be done. You can cut poise with a modern semi-spread collar, which will appear in sync with significant knots as the Double Windsor. In the same vein, it won’t be spread long enough to leave spaces thus letting the knot take complete command. In a nutshell, semi-spread collar is extremely adjustable and flexible. Alternative Tie Knots Tut-tut, there are more knots in store than the few mentioned above. The Eldredge Knot and Trinity Knot, for instance, are quite favorable for the special events, say engagements. The trick is to be well-read about knots and select the perfect one for different occasions. How to tie the Eldredge tie knot How to tie the Trinity tie knot If you have any other knot in mind which you assume is too brilliant not to get a mention, share the details with us in the comments section below. Image credit: diordna.wordpress.com & google images Standard & Unique Tie Knots for Men: A How-To Guide Tie knots are rarely a matter of inquiry. Remember the first time you knotted a t... Read more » 3:21 AM +
Tailored Men's Blazers for Fall Blaze a Trail This Autumn with Fitted Blazers We naturally envision prim attire when we talk formals and a playful attire when we consider casuals. This is to say that we are ever restricted by our visual intellect. However, time and again, there have been interventions which add a relaxed touch to formals and a svelte edge to casuals. Blazers come in the second category; metamorphosing a casual look with ultimate elegance. No wonder it has stood the time long enough to be considered one of the best sartorial inventions of the last century. Dynamics of a blazer Blazers lack the primness and austerity of pinstripe suits. They are much like an idea for a male hourglass figure, accentuating the shoulder and constricting the waist. It is meant to be buttoned up at the midsection and end up just at the lower abdomen. The upper zone is invariably kept open, to give a glimpse of what you are wearing underneath. Amazingly, it transforms your look for the better, whether you wear a demure peach full shirt or a colorful bush-shirt within. Categories of blazers Blazers can be placed into four subtle categories. The form-fitting blazer is a tailor’s delight and you ought to enhance its earnestness through pinstripes and mute colors. The military blazer is more a biker’s fascination and goes well with Denim Jeans. The double-breasted one is meant to look imposing, so if you lack beef, better gird up some shoulder pad. The over-sized blazer meanwhile is fine with cargo pants and slim fit trousers. Blazer colors and themes Each of these blazers come in classic, flashy and neutral muted tones. It depends on the attitude of the wearer and the shirt he wears underneath as to which colored blazer he should choose. Remember that blazers leave the best impression with well-tailored trousers and formal shoes. You should be at your hygienic best while donning it and under a fetching hair-style. This fall season, there will be a mixed revelry of the above-mentioned categories. Autumn is a dreary season and settles well with the tune of neutral colors. So, it is best if you go with black, grey; beige or charcoal blazers nipped at the waist. Please don’t formalize it with a tie; leave the insides airy and casual, if only to strike a delightful contrast. A word about blazer fabrics Different fabrics will make their presence felt; wool, cotton, denim, and tweed being the prominent ones, but none more imposing than faux fur and leather. These translate into bomber jackets for men with some signature tunes. Cotton and wool are the best fabric choice for form-fitting blazers due to the breathability it bestows. Denim, meanwhile, naturally essays a used look which is quite easy-on-the eye. There will also be a riot of frayed and worsted blazers this autumn. Impression of a fitting blazer Keep in mind that blazers appear best when they fit your body. Since different people have different body types, they are best served when tailored to perfection. Otherwise, you will eminently be in need of shoulder-pads or will have to leave the buttons open, giving it a shrug-like appearance. A fitting blazer leaves a stark and solid impression on the roving eyes and encourages others to go for the same. Ignite a trend this autumn! Does your blazer collection need an overhaul? Schedule an appointment with us today; we can have you looking great in a couple of weeks! Blaze a Trail This Autumn with Fitted Blazers We naturally envision prim attire when we talk formals and a playful attire when we cons... Read more » 3:06 AM +
Five Fall Style Elements Every Man Needs This Year Five Fall Style Elements Every Man Needs This Year Here are five of the fall style elements that should rock this year’s autumn. The color contrast It is true that bright colors are more synonymous with spring and summer. However, go for kitsch and flare this autumn on your tees and shirts. Give it grace by covering the look with a muted tweed coat. A grey outwear over a green shirt looks fetching, you just have to add to the look with a resplendent office bag. You will tick boxes and raise the rovers. Leather jacket; faux fur Now, this is a perfect example of evergreen item when we consider men’s clothing. Black leather jackets are known to compliment whatever you are wearing underneath. Actually, it mostly covers everything else and commands attention, especially if you like to love revving your bike. Bomber jackets and Faux-fur coats will be the talk of the coming autumn, either with Russian flash or Scandinavian blandness. Just make sure that detailing is authoritative. Play with shades Autumn is the season of melancholy and sedateness. Nothing matches its essence than a cool mix of muted colors. You may team up a peach shirt with black pant and swathe it with a neat charcoal sweater, remembering not to tuck the shirt in. You will find the shades playing an commanding game of visual imagery. Actually, you can even wear a dashing emerald sweater over tonal attires and soak the atmosphere. Season of knitted ties When we talk ties, the vivid image of a pointed silk tie sitting abreast a neat pocket square comes in mind. However, the go-getters this season would like to have a blunt and knitted take. Knitted ties in a riot of colors with frayed ends would add pep to your otherwise detailed attire. What remains is the authority with which you carry men’s costumes. Actually, you may experiment with shoes as well, choosing between vivid colors and wing-tips. Taking the floral way Flowers would always be the reason to rejoice, even in a season when leaves fall. Floral prints have mostly been restricted to women’s attires, but have lately shifted gears with a ragged masculine touch. If you are a bit inhibited, you can don floral tees or shirts half-covered by stoles or jackets. In case you like to walk the walk, floral jackets and pants would only earn you admirers. Paisley is always a men's Fall staple, check out our newest additions of paisley ties. P.S – Remember that you can never go wrong with Denim shirts; whatever the season. To see how we are rocking Fall styles, visit our Instagram page: Five Fall Style Elements Every Man Needs This Year Here are five of the fall style elements that should rock this year’s autumn. The ... Read more » 10:32 AM +