#FreestyleFridays
Winter layering isn’t possible without a flannel shirt (it’s spring, alright). This workwear outfit is great worn all by itself. It can be layered underneath a large coat, or worn open over a roll neck or even a T-shirt. Don’t go for neutral palette here; the most preferred choice is red check.
Author: Carmen Bucco
Add Colors And Patterns To Your Cocktail Party
#ThrowbackThursdays
Cocktail Party Suits
Fashion illustrations are a peek into a long-gone era when every man seemed to be dressed to the nines (literally). Fast-forward to the present day when the cocktail party is during the day or in the noon, you can include more color and patterns to your attire, sticking to the basics, of course. In the evening, pick darker suits, fewer patterns, and more muted colors.
Unstructured Blazer – A Casual Relaxed Outfit
#WearitWednesday
Do all social settings need a full suit? Casual wear, however, doesn’t always make the cut. For everything else go for an unstructured blazer. I don’t recommend wearing a tailored jacket with casual legwear as the angular lines up top can be loud compared to the laid-back look moving downstairs. Unstructured blazer is such a relaxed outfit that it strikes the right balance without moving into either formal or casual zone.
Don’t Let Your Collar Wilt With Time
#TeachingTuesdays
Collars go through undue stress throughout their wear—tie tugging and a slimy neck on a hot and sultry day can make your collar wilt with time. This can be prevented by fastening the top button when you hang up your shirt. This keeps the shirt firm and tight on the hanger (ensuring your clothes don’t slip and get creased), whilst also keeping your shirt collar crisp and in supreme condition.
This Monday Go For Versatile Wool Overcoat
#MotivationalMondays
”An optimist laughs to forget; a pessimist forgets to laugh.” — Tom Nansbury
It’s classic; it’s superbly versatile, and it’s something you could be passing down to future generations. Wool is the preferred choice fabric-wise, as is camel in terms of color. Perfect with tailoring, but also suitable for dressing casual clothes up, the overcoat is the base for any good outerwear selection.
Tan Suit Is A Sure Bet For Daytime Weddings
#WeddingsByBucco
“A person’s character is but half formed till after wedlock” – Charles Simmons
The tan suit is a sure bet for daytime weddings. While many wouldn’t gamble with a slightly informal wedding suit, a tan groom suit is comparatively casual, and may fit the vibe exceedingly well for vows on a tropical beach (or at the base of a mountain or in a rustic barnyard).
Go Blue This Friday
#FreestyleFridays
Men who dress well even on a casual Friday show great resilience and character like this combo that gives the body a taller and thinner stature by not cutting the body in half visually. It offers a chic casual look, and is a great way to flaunt off your favorite accessories including the belt and shoes. Always build your wardrobe foundation sticking to blues and neutrals. There will be more dressing options to choose from for an even more versatile look in terms of colors and patterns.
CHANGE OF FORMAL TO SEMI-CASUAL WORK WEAR – WHAT HAS CHANGED?
Gabardine Shirts – A Perfect Vintage Outfit
#ThrowbackThursdays
In the 1950’s, the gabardine shirt was a rave hit. Now, how do you wear vintage style men’s clothing every day? This gabardine shirt is cut from cotton and looks great in crisp white color. A perfect daywear style, this smart shirt fuses outerwear elements into a shirt. It comes with a cropped cut and features slim-fitting silhouette.
Choose Checkered For A Semi-Formal Look
#WearitWednesday
We’re talking about character, and here’s a semi-formal outfit option that still speaks character. Instead of going for a usual solid colored suit, go for a plaid or check suit. Team it up with a white dress shirt, a slim back tie and black oxfords for informal events. If you’re reserved about plaid, choose a texture that isn’t something you’ve tried before such as a black velvet smoking jacket; pair it with black dress pants and accessorize it with loafer. Another option is an attention-grabbing brocade blazer with a solid dress shirt.
Get Rid Of Your Socks
#TeachingTuesdays
Socks or no socks:
I don’t advocate wearing socks as a matter of rule this season, though it’s simply another way to stay cool. A good rule of thumb to start off with is to not wear a tie either. This said if you’ve got a tie on, put on socks. The more you gain in confidence, the more you will be able to do away with that rule.
Dress Right To Reflect Your Character
#MotivationalMondays
“We are not just products of our past; people in our present also influence us and help mold our character” – David Packer
This week let’s focus on a key attribute in our lives—character. When you dress right befitting an event or occasion, it’s just a reflection of your character, especially at the workplace. The best workwear is one that flatters your physique. Generally, a slim fit (which suits all body types) is great because it silhouettes the shoulders, hips, arms and legs perfectly without sagging or draping. I don’t recommend speciality mandarin lapels, jackets constructed with tails, or other trendy designs that look out of sync or archaic in a professional environment.
WHY MADE-TO-FIT SHIRTS & SUITS ARE POPULAR WITH GROOMS?
Millennial weddings are doing the rounds, with exciting young couples innovating on style and fashion statement. From their social media handles to variegated delicacies, it’s only fair to say that weddings have become completely disruptive in nature. Whilst suit and tuxedo rentals are still making headlines, tailored, made-to-order or bespoke suits and dresses are widely prevalent among today’s groom.
I am of the opinion that today’s retailers are increasingly less concerned about best fit. There are many who buy clothes off the rack that still need to get tailored, which means that the best fit is only tailored fit, and this augurs well with wedding outfit as well. Tailoring is a convenience factor for clients. My clients are completely relaxed when it comes to tailored shirt measurement right after their first appointment with us.
We make no compromise with the best fit. Men often complain about ill-fitting shirts. One they are too saggy in the waist or too snug around the collar. Other typical issues can run from differences in the lengths of their arms, tight collar when the neck feels constricted, to tight shirt size. Investing in a custom made-to-measure shirt can solve many shirt-size related issues including that of improper fit in both the chest and neck. The solution lies in finding the right shirt; off-the-rack shirts don’t serve the purpose at all. If you purchase a shirt that is based only on the collar size, watch out it would be huge and saggy everywhere else. You need to understand that one-size-fit-all approach don’t work—not any more.
The term ‘fitted’ is comparatively better than anything labeled ‘trim fit’ because the latter has a different connotation and is only a marketing gimmick which is not going to benefit large-sized men. The comfort level is missing for sure! The shirt should have the right length. How are you going to wear the shirt—tucked or untucked? Are your shoulders broad or they do they slope out? These are some of the factors that decide whether your shirt is fitted and sized correctly. Grooms have different options starting from the fabric, collar to cuff style. You might be shelling out a few more dollars. But that’s absolutely fine as long when you merit longevity against the likes of short-term goals. Again, the benefits are shrouded in the experience of wearing made-to-measure outfits.