tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31697023038328097342024-03-13T19:08:51.846-07:00LR2 Style BlogLR2 Style Blog from Les Richards Menswear, Philadelphia. Visit us online or in store and read the blog for the latest on men's trends in suits and sportswear.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-67819045093292423572013-08-26T20:18:00.000-07:002013-08-26T20:18:09.480-07:00How to Build Your Golf Wardrobe…<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Recently I read a Golf Digest article that suggested you do not need “golf clothing” and to just “dress casual”. Here at <a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/" target="_blank">Les Richards</a>, golf is a major part of our lives and even at varying skill levels golf clothing is important. A regular polo will not flex or stretch. Additionally, regular cotton or linen pants will not flex the same way performance pants from brands like Puma and Callaway will. Golf shorts and polos from top brands will also wick sweat and keep you cool while you play. For both performance and comfort, golf clothing is important to own.<br />
<br />
Here is what to buy…<br />
<br />
1. Two pair of performance golf shorts in a solid basic color like black or blue from Puma, Callaway, Oakley, Nike, etc.<br />
<br />
2. One pair of <a href="http://www.golfgalaxy.com/mens-pants/search" target="_blank">performance golf pants</a> in solid black.<br />
<br />
3. <a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3993870" target="_blank">One reversible belt</a> black on one side and white on the other.<br />
<br />
4. Three performance golf polos and make them colorful (think Rickie Fowler or Bubba Watson).<br />
<br />
5. A great pair of golf spikes. <a href="http://www.golfshoesonly.com/shoe/nike-lunar-control-shoes/p_pd-1019868.aspx?gd=1" target="_blank">Nike</a> and Adidas have more sneaker like spikes available that look great and are extremely comfortable. Although Footjoy is a comfort king and a go to brand in spikes.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEira6pb2fRJai4MF_46qO-r1HOkmOdX3MUqnTZLhIUHNz-xsGfQn2QCSM3siZtDPXjQzAeJ9mnDLRsu3dRGMWX42H8ycRyf-mqlyvTqDEiU7cQYFjfH9piP72N1HYz0kNnpWXrOZIvigw0/s1600/Golf+Attire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEira6pb2fRJai4MF_46qO-r1HOkmOdX3MUqnTZLhIUHNz-xsGfQn2QCSM3siZtDPXjQzAeJ9mnDLRsu3dRGMWX42H8ycRyf-mqlyvTqDEiU7cQYFjfH9piP72N1HYz0kNnpWXrOZIvigw0/s640/Golf+Attire.jpg" width="494" /></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-24040095757016639832013-07-30T20:36:00.001-07:002013-07-30T20:38:12.707-07:00Les Richards Style Advice on What to Wear to a Summer Wedding<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-5be32bd6-329d-c147-56af-7a6f1d0b6837" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></b>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">It’s that time of year where all of us have a grocery list worth of friends tying the knot. If you are in the wedding the attire is pretty simple. In order to help out the groom, you should go to a store that makes custom suits and get a jacket measurement, waist measurement, neck measurement, sleeve measurement, and an outseam measurement at the very least. However, most of us are just attending the wedding and this article is for you.</span></span></div>
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></b>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">There are two very popular suit options that work great for a summer event. A light grey or light blue suit is where I would start. </span><a href="http://www.jackvictor.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Jack Victor</span></a><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"> has a light grey and a light blue pinstripe that would serve as a great template. There are some other brands that have great affordable options in those color palates like H&M, J. Crew, and Banana Republic. At the higher end of things, there are great light grey options available in Versace and for light blue try Etro or Tom Ford.</span></span></span></div>
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></b>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">The shirt and tie for a wedding can be fun. Light color suits match anything and pastel colors in blue, lavender, and pink are a great look. We recommend mini-checks in any pastel color. Check out brands like Hugo Boss, Facconable, and </span><a href="http://www.tedbaker-london.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Ted Baker</span></a><span style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">for great checks and multi-color vertical stripes. The tie to match should be either a solid in a brighter color, a stripe in a color that matches the shirt color, or a miniature pattern. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">The shoe and belt should match and the shoe color should be lighter if possible. Black matches both light grey and blue and so does brown, but the color of choice is tan. Some people call this color cognac or British tan but nonetheless it is the shoe color. Allen Edmonds makes a few great options. Check out the Strand and the </span><a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!product/prd1/455378271/allen-edmonds%3A-flatiron-etched-toe-oxford-(walnut)" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Flatiron</span></a><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"> in what they call Walnut. Mezlan has a few great options as well, but then again so does Alden, Boss, Cole Haan, and several others. As always if there are any additional question</span><span style="color: #999999;"> <a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!call-us/c61o" target="_blank">feel free to email us.</a> </span></span></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span></div>
<h4>
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Stay Classy.</span></span></h4>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Y59CMMVXaUFh1IZlyI56Ga5YZgZFkb5p9-n-a_l63T39yyOOYCX681Zr-RHy6sbU4TZO9LTX6vOMU0rI2WNhVFR5cEGnZWTjt9vu6homrb6OMi7JOZyDd1bqxIlK5obro-93L_KlxYk/s1600/wedding+attire+looks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Y59CMMVXaUFh1IZlyI56Ga5YZgZFkb5p9-n-a_l63T39yyOOYCX681Zr-RHy6sbU4TZO9LTX6vOMU0rI2WNhVFR5cEGnZWTjt9vu6homrb6OMi7JOZyDd1bqxIlK5obro-93L_KlxYk/s640/wedding+attire+looks.jpg" width="494" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-59351591117408277622013-06-25T20:19:00.002-07:002013-06-25T20:23:37.363-07:00Top 5 Items that should be in every man’s professional wardrobe<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a7939a1-7e56-50b2-000e-03e7940ea412" style="color: white; font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b>
<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One Pair of Dark Jeans</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">…</span><a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!product/prd1/392290771/citizens%3A-jagger-bootcut-denim" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Dark jeans are the casual Friday go to.</span></a><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Times New Roman;"> They are the easiest thing to match because you can wear black or brown shoes and anything up top. I recommend either AG or Citizens for a good pair. I know those brands run near $200 a pair, but they are made here at home and they feel like sweat pants they are so comfortable. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b>
</span><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Two Button Down Shirts</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">…</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone looks clean in a nice white button down. It also seems to be the shirt women are most attracted to, but my sample size is small (1). The other color is a toss up, but I recommend a solid blue. The shirts should fit correctly to support a tie if necessary. Through the sides the shirts should fit your body’s shape and not have too much excess material. Its amazing how getting a shirt that’s just an inch or two more fitted (if you are accustom to wearing a tent) will make you look significantly thinner. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b>
</span><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Two Accessory Sets</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">…</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m grouping shoes into accessories because they really are. A lot of men could care less how what’s on their feet matches what’s on their body. A lot of men should start caring a lot more. Is it true that women look at shoes? I have no earthly idea. However, I do know that looking put together requires the whole look not ¾ of it. So, you need two shoes (black and brown), two matching belts, at least two pair of dress socks, and optimally two watches to match the whole look.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b>
</span><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Two suits</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">…</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone wears suits. The last wedding I attended there were a hand full of construction workers, a golf pro, and at least one truck driver. Now those are three of the first occupations that will tell you they do not wear suits, but occasions come up. We suggest a solid navy and a solid grey. You have now created four outfits. You can wear the suits as they are or you can “break the suit” and wear the navy jacket with the grey pant and visa versa. Also, grey and navy are the best for interviews and in today’s iron curtain job market there will likely be a second interview where you will want a different suit.</span></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. One Jacket</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">…</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">There are certain areas of the world where this does not apply. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and the majority of other major metropolitan areas are not those areas.</span></span><a href="http://www.mens-lifstyle.com/2012/10/mens-coats-2013-trench-coat-must-have.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"> </span><span style="color: #999999;">I recommend a rain coat with a liner.</span></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">If you are going to have one jacket it might as well do everything. A rain coat without the liner is light and keeps you dry. With the liner, the rain coat becomes a winter coat and even repels snow. Most importantly, rain coats can be worn just as professionally as an overcoat over the suit. </span></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGRppJXL77xO-aq9RhVy_6eeAowZWs8-knZzjjtL_STiTApjkw6_sfpbjhXbm7hCh5Z1DjjLbCt5ZUUxTI91jAOPr4IG3ACs40zfdWzUyrdM94JRjzNv7lLNLtNLqbMgRBeXlosYRECs/s1600/top5mensitems.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="mens suits, blets, shoes, button downs" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGRppJXL77xO-aq9RhVy_6eeAowZWs8-knZzjjtL_STiTApjkw6_sfpbjhXbm7hCh5Z1DjjLbCt5ZUUxTI91jAOPr4IG3ACs40zfdWzUyrdM94JRjzNv7lLNLtNLqbMgRBeXlosYRECs/s640/top5mensitems.jpg" title="Men's Professional Wardrobe Basics" width="512" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">images from Ben Sherman, Faconnable, Allen Edmonds, Cole Haan, Citizens, Jack Victor 2013</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-49851071703574763512013-06-05T20:39:00.000-07:002013-06-05T20:39:28.086-07:00Fashionable Father's Day Gift Ideas<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-55d753e5-176d-06ba-e9cb-614605112ed5" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gift ideas for Fathers Day can be tough. If your dad is anything like ours, he always says he doesn’t need anything. I</span></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-55d753e5-176d-06ba-e9cb-614605112ed5" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">f you are thinking clothing, m</span></b><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">y suggestion is to think about what he can use in either daily work life or leisure. </span></b></span><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEUKn2Ktdb1us0P5_Iq8AMLIuP-kvuKx2-eUAvRCLJj7Gki979aE0Ww9pv3y-pz6Q8VCUbBSLGXrwxM0WqVH5y8S3ADffda_ays6-qYCxVNlolSJqrnxUWgyk8Ptw_ZeJfnwneK1QdM8/s1600/ddn061012lifesteal_1140327a_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEUKn2Ktdb1us0P5_Iq8AMLIuP-kvuKx2-eUAvRCLJj7Gki979aE0Ww9pv3y-pz6Q8VCUbBSLGXrwxM0WqVH5y8S3ADffda_ays6-qYCxVNlolSJqrnxUWgyk8Ptw_ZeJfnwneK1QdM8/s320/ddn061012lifesteal_1140327a_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/lifestyles/money-saving-tips-fathers-day-gift-ideas/nPR75/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your dad golf? There are countless brands like <span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!james-warren-golf/ciij" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Golf by James Warren</span></a>, <a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!faconnable/c1tpv" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Faconable</span></a></span>, Puma, Oakley, Nike, etc. Does your dad fish? <span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://www.tommybahama.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">I would suggest Tommy Bahama</span></a> </span>or something in a light linen in any color including pastels. Does your dad like to party? There are countless brands that offer contrast color and cuff or mixed media options like <a href="http://www.robertgraham.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Robert Graham</span></a>. Does your dad wear a suit and tie everyday? I would not suggest buying dad a suit unless he wears one brand and one size and has forever, but a tie is always a great gift. </span></b><b style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I recommend small patterns and stripes because every man can wear them. </span></b><br />
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></b>
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shoes are another easy gift. Sneak into Dad’s closet and check his shoe size and get him some Sperry's or a new pair of running shoes. An easy way to handle gifting apparel and shoes for your dad or any other special person in your life, is sneaking into the persons closet and checking out what their sizes are. Next, Flag Day. </span></span></b><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Dn167vHmVpIGudxRse5a6QLuhBpRojp6F4dJ-Cns4taOS3544eY0dexAk8eYoEAP7Y9UwzYz6wMYKVfIq9WlyYkQocwCZTSYEYLqyoa4tXMho6x7H_HCTcC3f82uCIChgiQXpEvd5Yw/s1600/0270538_1_700x700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Dn167vHmVpIGudxRse5a6QLuhBpRojp6F4dJ-Cns4taOS3544eY0dexAk8eYoEAP7Y9UwzYz6wMYKVfIq9WlyYkQocwCZTSYEYLqyoa4tXMho6x7H_HCTcC3f82uCIChgiQXpEvd5Yw/s200/0270538_1_700x700.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?catId=cat90046DM&subCatId=cat100054DM&subCatTabId=cat100054DM&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=0270538&skuId=***7********0270538*M095&productId=7-138850&&subCatId=cat100054DM&productId=7-138850&stockNumber=0270538&subCatTabId=cat100054DM&catId=cat90046DM&productdisplayName=Men's+Sperry+Top-Sider+Authentic+Original+Boat+Shoe+by+Made+in+Maine&subcatdisplayName=New+Arrivals&skuId=***7********0270538*M095&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Men&showDefaultOption=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Sperry Top-Sider</span></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FMSxoFMygtd_9vPf5eixD4VaDb8SPpnrfs4I4jX1pfmmUrKLz9ho3TfSQcEQVrsOi135B4clkMNsQXs6PHFbzUipJPoYgAmpo0gZxti-R3q1UtUcFuir2yhOs765gue80vs_BoQjmh0/s1600/aruba_blue_xs131034_detail4_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FMSxoFMygtd_9vPf5eixD4VaDb8SPpnrfs4I4jX1pfmmUrKLz9ho3TfSQcEQVrsOi135B4clkMNsQXs6PHFbzUipJPoYgAmpo0gZxti-R3q1UtUcFuir2yhOs765gue80vs_BoQjmh0/s200/aruba_blue_xs131034_detail4_1.jpg" width="147" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robert Graham</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJ8ZqimD4MOfk8MgTw_U-_ddKNQp7SS2uwPdNO_es7lc0aOZKjiqH6LjcySzEphRAfrc_r_OBAtZDLRlZ4CzY_TTuqmz7zbx1289AFZNEzkizCWV2Np9Yz0NKiY0_uqgK9XnzAQvCLlU/s1600/slide-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJ8ZqimD4MOfk8MgTw_U-_ddKNQp7SS2uwPdNO_es7lc0aOZKjiqH6LjcySzEphRAfrc_r_OBAtZDLRlZ4CzY_TTuqmz7zbx1289AFZNEzkizCWV2Np9Yz0NKiY0_uqgK9XnzAQvCLlU/s320/slide-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faconnable</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<h4>
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Stay Classy.</span></span></b></h4>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-17502810097311624272013-05-25T13:53:00.000-07:002013-05-25T13:53:48.468-07:00Suits 101 - Men's Suit Lapel Styles<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTczI2clzqAdfeGGuwQDGzvEU66qAUiozm5dkSY3pnCy8Nz9NCyDCwbOMFgNXOImC8Q3nI6VfbCeolYD__jJA1216Gj3vxsQ-wJMqlkBPWS0M-TaxD6PTbR53PiVQjl9eXTj85JIAnwQ/s1600/Lapels_Giorgio_Armani_Spring_2013_WSJ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTczI2clzqAdfeGGuwQDGzvEU66qAUiozm5dkSY3pnCy8Nz9NCyDCwbOMFgNXOImC8Q3nI6VfbCeolYD__jJA1216Gj3vxsQ-wJMqlkBPWS0M-TaxD6PTbR53PiVQjl9eXTj85JIAnwQ/s400/Lapels_Giorgio_Armani_Spring_2013_WSJ.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324482504578454863759106932-lMyQjAxMTAzMDAwMjEwNDIyWj.html?mod=wsj_valettop_email&utm_source=Kemp+and+Hewitt+List&utm_campaign=0effb89dad-News_of_the_Trade_LapelLessonsWSJ&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5c588e46f7-0effb89dad-184236649#slide/1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIA WSJ</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</b><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Men’s fashion is normally a slow moving beast, but today things are starting to speed up. The dress code for work has gone casual and the closet has been filled with unstructured suits and sport coats. News happens in a far away country and we can report it via Twitter before its in the hands of CNN or the Huffington Post. So if this means men’s fashion is starting to react a little quicker we should be telling you what’s next. </span></b></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324266904578457002732981508.html#slide/1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In suits, the next big thing is a wider lapel</a>. I want to stress that just the LAPEL is getting wider and not the suit. Pleats and larger jackets have been seen on runways for brands like Burberry (Prorsum) but this will not go main stream. Slim fit, two button, side vent is the template. However, a ticket or hacking pocket and a wider lapel are certainly welcome to the party. </span></b></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most lapels are between 2 ¾” and 3 ¼” wide. Now lapels up to 5” are in stock and in style. Tom Ford would tell you that this is old hat and for him it is. The wardrobe team for the popular show “Suits” would tell you the same thing (See Harvey Specter). However, everyone else is just getting on board with wider lapels, 3-piece suits, and double breasted jackets. </span></b></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></div>
<h4>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay Classy</span></span></b></h4>
<div>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-3a110174-dd71-a576-e3ec-fc49375c63fd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-2554796569353723372013-05-14T21:22:00.000-07:002013-05-14T21:22:24.628-07:00Suits 101-Matching with your Classic Suit Colors<b id="docs-internal-guid-1e0df964-a65a-1f48-20bf-e4a95696a4e5">
</b>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHoUHUgLOkcIMV-elrc_daP8ckMhD5dDZHtIUL_Nr-DvHACbekJ5XU7gkQJ_20LUaSafeGaThr2lCEaUWdVPQRVeiZ-Q-KM-LLB1HzgcewiIkKkJU7Gio0aqwZQrfqNeF7RUjRMCf-t4/s1600/ian-somerhalder01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHoUHUgLOkcIMV-elrc_daP8ckMhD5dDZHtIUL_Nr-DvHACbekJ5XU7gkQJ_20LUaSafeGaThr2lCEaUWdVPQRVeiZ-Q-KM-LLB1HzgcewiIkKkJU7Gio0aqwZQrfqNeF7RUjRMCf-t4/s400/ian-somerhalder01.jpg" width="315" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://people%20often%20ask%20what%20matches%20with%20navy%2C%20grey%2C%20or%20black.%20the%20simple%20answer%20is%20everything.%20the%20long%20answer%20that%20always%20follows%20involves%20proving%20to%20people%20that%20everything%2C%20including%20pastel%20colors%2C%20match.%20think%20about%20a%20suit%20like%20the%20paint%20on%20your%20car.%20the%20paint%20is%20on%20the%20outside%20and%20now%20you%20get%20to%20choose%20the%20interior%20%28shirt%20and%20tie%29.%20black%20porsche%2C%20black%20rims%2C%20yellow%20calipers%2C%20red%20seats.%20what%20i%20just%20described%20is%20outlandish%2C%20but%20the%20colors%20work%20because%20the%20backdrop%2C%20the%20paint%2C%20is%20basic.%20in%20suiting%2C%20solid%20black%2C%20grey%2C%20and%20navy%20are%20the%20most%20basic%20options.%20navy%20and%20grey%20are%20the%20real%20winners%20though.%20the%20reason%20why%20is%20unless%20you%20are%20at%20the%20height%20of%20confidence%20%28not%20fashion%29%20you%20should%20not%20wear%20black%20and%20brown%20together.%20however%2C%20blue%20and%20grey%20can%20be%20worn%20with%20brown%20and%20black%20shoes%20and%20therefore%20with%20almost%20anything.%20this%20is%20also%20the%20reason%20why%20we%20suggest%20people%20purchase%20either%20a%20grey%20or%20navy%20suit%20for%20their%20first%20interview%20or%20first%20suit.%20so%2C%20for%20our%20sake%20and%20your%20own%2C%20stop%20asking%20what%20matches%20grey%20and%20navy%20and%20start%20thinking%20about%20what%20you%20would%20like%20to%20wear.%20stay%20classy./" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GQ</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-1e0df964-a65a-1f48-20bf-e4a95696a4e5" style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">People often ask what matches with navy, grey, or black. The simple answer is everything. The long answer that always follows involves proving to people that everything, including pastel colors, match. Think about a </span>suit<span style="font-weight: normal;"> like the paint on your car. The paint is on the outside and now you get to choose the interior (shirt and tie). Black Porsche, black rims, yellow calipers, red seats. What I just described is outlandish, but the colors work because the backdrop, the paint, is basic. </span></span></b></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeC4r2Jj_4kGSYz4N-48oenyA_mR87xjSJtv4uskvF21FuG3cC5TcGerB8nd8MLQ6QgzkOy2Y655RnP_jdYP4hHEg93F0JAm_zAB2SXOlye8bTUyhn2RSCu7NB5rz1DNETRLBTeqRjV4E/s1600/Bradley-Cooper-In-Ermenegildo-Zegna-Vivienne-Westwood-MAN-The-Today-Show-The-Late-Show-with-Jimmy-Fallon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeC4r2Jj_4kGSYz4N-48oenyA_mR87xjSJtv4uskvF21FuG3cC5TcGerB8nd8MLQ6QgzkOy2Y655RnP_jdYP4hHEg93F0JAm_zAB2SXOlye8bTUyhn2RSCu7NB5rz1DNETRLBTeqRjV4E/s400/Bradley-Cooper-In-Ermenegildo-Zegna-Vivienne-Westwood-MAN-The-Today-Show-The-Late-Show-with-Jimmy-Fallon.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via Getty and <a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2013/05/14/bradley-cooper-in-ermenegildo-zegna-vivienne-westwood-man-the-today-show-the-late-show-with-jimmy-fallon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RCFA</a><br />
<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></span></b>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-1e0df964-a65a-1f48-20bf-e4a95696a4e5" style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">In suiting, solid black, grey, and navy are the most basic options. Navy and grey are the real winners though. The reason why is unless you are at the height of confidence (not fashion) you should not wear black and brown together. However, blue and grey can be worn with brown and black shoes and therefore with almost anything. This is also the reason why we suggest people purchase either a grey or navy suit for their first interview or first suit. So, for our sake and your own, stop asking what matches grey and navy and start thinking about what you would like to wear. </span></span></span></span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<h4>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-1e0df964-a65a-1f48-20bf-e4a95696a4e5" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Stay Classy.</span></span></span></h4>
</div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-1e0df964-a65a-1f48-20bf-e4a95696a4e5"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<h4>
<br /></h4>
<div style="font-weight: normal;">
<b id="docs-internal-guid-1e0df964-a65a-1f48-20bf-e4a95696a4e5"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-52587613586065304702013-05-08T13:42:00.000-07:002013-05-25T13:43:26.083-07:00Italian Suit Sale Going on Now!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEice1tbkCnYxquz1PDXWm2wiOeRWO1uvG4AVEfrTHFuTp-d38PeS2Jz5X9ZEfjfJX88U_oPU0xO2JSbkSpmWbCfXFBgaMQz6agNPsWToWHkrsbxwYLuhJQ-Yz19vHcFMbcWrkZ7VYD2xM4/s1600/ad-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEice1tbkCnYxquz1PDXWm2wiOeRWO1uvG4AVEfrTHFuTp-d38PeS2Jz5X9ZEfjfJX88U_oPU0xO2JSbkSpmWbCfXFBgaMQz6agNPsWToWHkrsbxwYLuhJQ-Yz19vHcFMbcWrkZ7VYD2xM4/s640/ad-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-83766732202299206422013-05-07T10:15:00.001-07:002013-05-07T11:22:30.213-07:00The Prom Suit<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmNwYEZU0pxzjNrDCWVxLH6gg6IalgYAjP3BAxhyphenhyphen89VVslo4hCszRFbKQil8hRGuwQS1bPUwEMb08ORtwW-hM4mIYg_3TkU95dY12ReAPMyY9xbyKJWLY4M3T4D8QXF2Uwl260WVbi9g/s1600/10-gentleman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmNwYEZU0pxzjNrDCWVxLH6gg6IalgYAjP3BAxhyphenhyphen89VVslo4hCszRFbKQil8hRGuwQS1bPUwEMb08ORtwW-hM4mIYg_3TkU95dY12ReAPMyY9xbyKJWLY4M3T4D8QXF2Uwl260WVbi9g/s320/10-gentleman.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201204/gq-prom-guide-guy-style-tuxedo-tips#slide=13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">via GQ </a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-21ac745a-7fe1-58d1-a83c-fb5847ddbb39"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prom<span style="font-weight: normal;"> is right around the corner for millions of young Americans. Gentlemen need to be dressed well in order to match their date, but specifically matching their date is a thing of the past. If she wears a blue dress you do not need to wear a blue vest and blue tie. A classy black and white tuxedo or </span>suit <span style="font-weight: normal;">combination will always work.</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span>Here is what we recommend</span></b><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Classic grey, navy or black suit. </span></b></li>
<li><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fitted shirt in solid white or blue or a pastel gingham check.</span></b></li>
<li><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A solid, small pattern or striped tie that picks up color in the shirt.</span></b></li>
</ul>
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Invest in a Suit, Don't Rent</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Renting a tuxedo is costly as previously mentioned in a <span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://lr2style.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-few-words-on-tux.html" target="_blank">post below.</a> </span>A tuxedo rental with shoes can cost upwards of $200, but normally costs between $125 and $175.<a href="http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201204/gq-prom-guide-guy-style-tuxedo-tips#slide=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;"> For the same price, a young man can buy his </span></a></span><a href="http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201204/gq-prom-guide-guy-style-tuxedo-tips#slide=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">shirt,</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201204/gq-prom-guide-guy-style-tuxedo-tips#slide=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;"> tie and probably a better shoe than you can rent.</span></a> The suit should set you back a few hundred more, but thinking long term, it will be beneficial to purchase.</span></span></b><br />
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b>
<b>A Good Suit Will take you from Prom to College/Internship Interviews</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Senior prom normally means college starts in the fall and local schools like Drexel have co-op programs that will require freshmen to have at least 1 suit. So buy a solid navy, grey, or black suit. Any of these options will work for prom and </span>interviews<span style="font-weight: normal;"> later on. Suits should act as a template. Once you have your basic suit you can really step out with your shirt and tie combination. It is prom and therefore color is key. You can also get away with the crazy suit (someone will wear duct tape). However, this article is for the modern, enterprising young man who has the foresight to realize that a sharp suit and tie combination are classier than a grey tuxedo and a purple shirt. So wear a suit or tux and dress classy and clean. Throw in a pocket square. Think Justin Timberlake “Suit and Tie” not LMFAO “Party Rock Anthem” and you will be the one “they” swoon for (whoever they is). </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></b>
<br />
<h4>
<b><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Stay classy young gentlemen.</span></span></b></h4>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTCo32mRvy3inogMiDIwZzWrtgveqGntxuU9VRuLcO_-3YnypeG66mTeYKPWSvBOno3BINE1Bckew0Ny5ihCTxib5C30vca-P-uHbm7p4eirzPy5ZIwhzO8Ag6DjmkfwS-RpVJyoNMio/s1600/prom.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTCo32mRvy3inogMiDIwZzWrtgveqGntxuU9VRuLcO_-3YnypeG66mTeYKPWSvBOno3BINE1Bckew0Ny5ihCTxib5C30vca-P-uHbm7p4eirzPy5ZIwhzO8Ag6DjmkfwS-RpVJyoNMio/s320/prom.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via <a class="irc_hol irc_itl" data-ved="0CAQQjB0" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=R2Yd4HuqLDgMFM&tbnid=kUmp-QUSv-mDSM:&ved=0CAQQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.socialprimer.com%2F2012%2F02%2Fprom-greek-formal-guide-for-guys%2F&ei=wDSJUY_aI_O50QGto4DIAw&bvm=bv.45960087,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNHotukqSkk0m0E4QM4O_CHeEZw4ZA&ust=1368032768595717" style="background-color: #222222; color: #1122cc; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.99375057220459px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;"><span class="irc_ho" style="color: white; margin-right: -2px; padding-right: 2px; text-decoration: underline;">www.socialprimer.com</span></a><span class="irc_dim" style="background-color: #222222; color: #7d7d7d; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.99375057220459px; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;"> </span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<b><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-73424586494654552552013-04-29T18:18:00.000-07:002013-04-29T18:18:21.399-07:00How to Tie the Bow Tie<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46b69bb5-587a-70bb-3db0-daa5c42242e4"></span><br /></span>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/04/16/how-to-tie-a-bow-tie-an-illustrated-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">How do you tie a bow tie?</span> </a>It’s a question I receive almost daily. It is normally followed by a long explanation about how the person has been practicing and just can’t get it right. My suggestion is to go to Youtube and search “how to tie a bowtie” and watch the video. This makes it easier because you can pause and review each step. My other suggestion is to use a mirror so a smart phone would be the best tool to use. However, if you don’t trust Youtube or you are a genius who can convert simple words into bowtie magic I will offer the step by step here.</span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><i style="font-style: normal;"></i></span><br />
<ol style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="font-style: normal;">
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Adjust the bow tie to a width smaller than your neck size. </span></div>
</li>
<i style="font-style: normal;"><ol style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The bow tie will stretch due to the nature of how it is tied. At first you may want to tie the bow tie at your normal neck size but as you tie it smaller and tighter you will make the length shorter.</span></div>
</li>
</ol>
</i>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Put the bow tie around your neck.</span></div>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make the left side hang approximately 1 ½” longer than the right.</span></div>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fold the left side over the right then underneath and pull it tight to your neck.</span></div>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take the side in your left hand with your thumb and fore finger and fold it into the ribbon shape.</span></div>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take the right side and put the skinny piece of the tie and place it over the middle of the ribbon folded section.</span></div>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Then use your thumb of your left hand to push the portion in your left hand folded through the hole created between the right side of the bow tie and the original fold on your neck.</span></div>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, use the folded ends (known as on the bite) to tighten down the bow tie to the desired size.</span></div>
</li>
</i></span></ol>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="font-style: normal;">
</i></span><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/51962571" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">There is a link to a video to help you with this</a>. If you want an in store display stop by LR2. </span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<br />
<br />
<h4>
Stay Classy.</h4>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQW_bbcz3muKt7MmgHYLLeTjGdyIIf-WeQSm4vtALk5717zCaJzJoE4Ghl34eAITYade5mLPbU6RKMHDyqpiJzVwMQIM9lS5RvzeJltQEHfBnSm-cfs1S5bRe5I8euwme78QrrRH6xA0/s1600/Bow-Tie-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQW_bbcz3muKt7MmgHYLLeTjGdyIIf-WeQSm4vtALk5717zCaJzJoE4Ghl34eAITYade5mLPbU6RKMHDyqpiJzVwMQIM9lS5RvzeJltQEHfBnSm-cfs1S5bRe5I8euwme78QrrRH6xA0/s640/Bow-Tie-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art of Manliness-We appreciate this site!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-73324649525338903872013-04-24T11:11:00.001-07:002013-04-24T11:11:34.022-07:00The Super Suit...Not Your Average Super Hero Look...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWQ3LLuF89DyJaRtgZ5o7HKJuNV-RKn0h2FO0bWlgeP50zLBIueZH9uyAh3X1WjOnEQzqN43EEyPQg8kULILCSdqKtPUUbpawxWcktHGDm-vq9pQXsva_8Z7n_6UfqWyYDsXDOdlUTlU/s1600/hot-toys-iron-man-3-mark-xlii-limited-edition-collectible-figure-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWQ3LLuF89DyJaRtgZ5o7HKJuNV-RKn0h2FO0bWlgeP50zLBIueZH9uyAh3X1WjOnEQzqN43EEyPQg8kULILCSdqKtPUUbpawxWcktHGDm-vq9pQXsva_8Z7n_6UfqWyYDsXDOdlUTlU/s320/hot-toys-iron-man-3-mark-xlii-limited-edition-collectible-figure-2.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Ultimate Super Suit...or Super Hero Suit..</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b id="docs-internal-guid--9558dca-3d23-3628-1b5d-0a6e3e59a072"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">There is a lot of conjecture on what “super” means in </span>suit<span style="font-weight: normal;"> descriptions.<span style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_60/83_fashion_advice.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Suits are often tagged “Super 120s” or “Super 150s” etc.</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"> </span>To this point in my career, I have heard hundreds of possible explanations. Basic or extensive research will render several results as to the origin and meaning of this term in suiting. This post is not about origin or meaning. This post is to tell you that if there is that much confusion about something it is unlikely that it is used congruently by everyone. This post is to tell you to stop relying so heavily on a term. The term “super” has become somewhat of a barometer for quality and nothing further. There are brands, like </span>Loro Piana <span style="font-weight: normal;">and </span>Dormeuil<span style="font-weight: normal;">, that use the term with conviction and mean it. These brands do not simply slap a label on something and call it “super”. However, most brands use the term as a marketing tool. My suggestion is to rely more on fabrics (hand or feel of the garment and how it lays), gram weight (300 grams is considered a winter suit and below 270 is considered a summer suit), mill (the better the mill, typically, the better the product produced), and construction (full canvas v. half canvas, is the suit hand made, etc.) than the term “super”. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-weight: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyXE3Zc7Oaa8IcSZRd1zwBUIt9lp_JjXu7MgQM52PccFFuCwHX-3LnX6fQe92ZHIx3wBRyUtXPO_3WCOSNvb4ajD7bu7gSWgxrZXSpyv-NW9vXaWdwTDfFuZIC5iSUZRD74TinS1ifO8/s1600/500full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyXE3Zc7Oaa8IcSZRd1zwBUIt9lp_JjXu7MgQM52PccFFuCwHX-3LnX6fQe92ZHIx3wBRyUtXPO_3WCOSNvb4ajD7bu7gSWgxrZXSpyv-NW9vXaWdwTDfFuZIC5iSUZRD74TinS1ifO8/s320/500full.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Everyday Super Suit Look </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-45832698323444790292013-04-08T20:35:00.000-07:002013-04-10T08:01:08.251-07:00 A Few Words on the Tux<br />
It is truly the time of year when business in men’s clothing changes from outerwear and suiting to servicing weddings and prom. For many men, this means either renting or buying a tuxedo. Here are some rules to apply when it comes to choosing a Tux.<br />
<br />
<h4>
Jacket:</h4>
The same rules apply in style for a suit as they do for a tuxedo. Our suggestions tend to steer people towards the classier and more sophisticated simplistic looks in formal wear. We recommend peak, notch, or shawl in a one or two button, with side vents, flat front pants, and no cuffs.<br />
<br />
<h4>
Shirt:</h4>
In the shirt, one can wear either a wing collar or lay down collar with either a bow tie or traditional tie. However, more and more people are wearing shirts without the pleats in both wing and lay down collars. It looks cleaner.<br />
<br />
<h4>
Accessories:</h4>
Traditionally, a person would wear a cummerbund and a button stance that was lower with a single button along with wearing tails; a look you won't see often these days. Celebrities often wear a tuxedo with a plain front fitted dress shirt with a bow tie and without a cummerbund or vest. This is now the definition of clean and classy when it comes to formal wear.<br />
<br />
<h4>
Some Prom Advice:</h4>
Prom is an animal. The moment will likely be the most important one in any young individuals life until anything of any significance happens in college, but until then it’s the biggest deal ever. That being said, we place a lot of weight on making sure young men look good. Color is king in prom season and matching the dates dress with the vest and tie is still a popular concept. However, more and more young gentlemen are buying suits and just dressing well for prom. This has always been our suggestion because if you look good and so does your date that should be all that matters. Also, rental prices have risen significantly often nearing $200 when a shoe is necessary. Therefore, for similar money a young man can and should get a full outfit he owns.<br />
<br />
<h4>
Searching for Color:</h4>
There are two things that will be quite hard to find in either search of the perfect attire for Prom or a Wedding; a tuxedo in a color other than black or white and a wing collar tuxedo shirt without pleats. For either option, we suggest having the garment custom made. If that is not an option unfortunately a person may have to acquiesce a little because these two common requests are incredibly hard to find on a shelf.<br />
<br />
<h4>
Stay classy.</h4>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-35657932159112352272013-04-08T20:03:00.003-07:002013-04-10T07:56:59.258-07:003 PCs and DBs, Suits for Thought...<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzPqWTeNv3mTQAcV7n96JLTFdW2OD4abf8Lg_DulCRml6bRi6qCod68Ej4-8x8Xx_Og0FUP5GwP2zOuR4zXQTDoNUUxZsi4jdJzyChZeWXtKOo3poTBsNhPXm_msbSvsNHJr5PcFxqDs/s1600/Harvey-Specter-suits-32752349-245-350.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzPqWTeNv3mTQAcV7n96JLTFdW2OD4abf8Lg_DulCRml6bRi6qCod68Ej4-8x8Xx_Og0FUP5GwP2zOuR4zXQTDoNUUxZsi4jdJzyChZeWXtKOo3poTBsNhPXm_msbSvsNHJr5PcFxqDs/s320/Harvey-Specter-suits-32752349-245-350.png" width="224" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 Piece Suit on "Suits" actor Gabriel Macht</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
There are two look questions we get on a daily basis. People ask <a href="http://georgehahn.com/2012/11/13/the-double-breasted-situation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"are double breasted suits back?"</a><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span>and “are people wearing a 3-piece suit again?” The answer to both questions is a resounding YES. Most older individuals will tell you that everything that goes will come back, in fashion at least. Fashion starts on runways as a fledgling idea or an ornate concept and then progresses into the mainstream very slowly. When major conventional manufacturers, like Ralph Lauren, are featuring 3-piece suits and DBs (double-breasted) in their RTW (ready to wear) lines the concept has gone mainstream. This also means that the look is back in full force. (Just so you know, these looks have been back for a few years) The next question becomes how to wear them. The simple answer is SLIM.<br />
<br />
DBs have one common problem. The fact the jacket buttons across makes it larger through the mid section making even the trimmest individuals look as if Thanksgiving was the day before. The way to rectify the problem is to get a slim cut which most manufacturers sell. We recommend a wide stripe in a DB or a solid. <a href="http://www.gq.com/how-to/fashion/200801/three-piece-suit#slide=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 3-piece has more options and more looks.</a> Many people wear an opposing vest to the suit material or color. Other people combine the two concepts and get a double breasted vest under their suit. Try one or the other and you will be in fashion, on trend, and hopefully living well.<br />
<h4 style="text-align: center;">
Stay classy.</h4>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz23BQw8zLhUVRovsBzfu4sXHepNPTbBfanuQ38dJhsgGaD26o2Hrm5GjB2pJb0ecM2fP-gaXGmYHHhoIaWNqkEufL8L4HcRdD9AH89vVFhVfDE3iJYvmC0bAyh1m6vUFhzhk9BBEFDSE/s1600/frasi-double-breasted-italian-men-classy-blog-300x410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz23BQw8zLhUVRovsBzfu4sXHepNPTbBfanuQ38dJhsgGaD26o2Hrm5GjB2pJb0ecM2fP-gaXGmYHHhoIaWNqkEufL8L4HcRdD9AH89vVFhVfDE3iJYvmC0bAyh1m6vUFhzhk9BBEFDSE/s320/frasi-double-breasted-italian-men-classy-blog-300x410.jpg" width="232" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via GeorgeHann.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-29970346387699674332013-04-02T19:24:00.000-07:002013-04-08T20:50:18.379-07:00What's In Style Now?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">It’s hard to say whether people are disconnected from fashion or simply don’t care, but on a daily basis we hear people say “That’s the style now”. If you are into fashion the word “now” means right now, as in on runways in Europe or walking the streets of Tokyo. (If you did not know many Asian countries are on the cutting edge of style) So for a </span><a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!suits/ce0g" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">suit</span></a><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;"> </span>here’s what is in style-Two button, side vent, slim fit, cropped jacket, flat front pant, no more than a medium break. The only aspect of that list that is the “style now” is the break or length of the pant. For approximately two years, the pant leg has been slowly creeping up the actual leg. Many prominent fashion magazines would suggest rolling your jeans up or having your break above your shoe. This is uncomfortable and impractical for most men. It is important to note, however, that fashion is about confidence and if it feels right let it fly. While we are at it, here’s a few other items that are “the style now”-A double breasted fitted rain trench, a shawl collared sweater, v-neck t-shirts, dark wash straight leg jeans (try </span><a href="http://www.agjeans.com/mens-new-arrivals/l/21" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">AG </span></a><span style="text-align: start;">or </span><a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!citizens-of-humanity/c1d94" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">Citizens of Humanity</span></a><span style="text-align: start;">), bow ties and plaid sportcoats. </span><br />
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span>
<h4>
<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">As always, stay classy.</span></h4>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAUE0MXq3QnWhJdfnJyTh9PCw16desmhJ4w9UfnIVZKZVFij3tfkLxgQje9yTfSa2eex6923d6NcTeiRLB0v7F_aZBEa2xR6aJNAgHEu5CZAniSe8Tu-W8sxXz30rEIwwnknhaUlYJl4/s1600/2030b8_07066de2804fb62a66fe79d3af1b74b3.jpg_srz_261_400_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAUE0MXq3QnWhJdfnJyTh9PCw16desmhJ4w9UfnIVZKZVFij3tfkLxgQje9yTfSa2eex6923d6NcTeiRLB0v7F_aZBEa2xR6aJNAgHEu5CZAniSe8Tu-W8sxXz30rEIwwnknhaUlYJl4/s320/2030b8_07066de2804fb62a66fe79d3af1b74b3.jpg_srz_261_400_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.jpeg" width="208" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hugo Boss</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbqN7a2cyRHDTK316sRexf3y0tQSd6F4TZWYtSjlw7wtnRsAX8FeMjRbhNmN51p-8ay8JSCg-hmZQx_vdu5AGtuql7xa2iaMDXzmXlXsMRx5Dxue662BWtMiCnPJ0abkkX7lIrRvCYQo/s1600/loadRetailerProductPage.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbqN7a2cyRHDTK316sRexf3y0tQSd6F4TZWYtSjlw7wtnRsAX8FeMjRbhNmN51p-8ay8JSCg-hmZQx_vdu5AGtuql7xa2iaMDXzmXlXsMRx5Dxue662BWtMiCnPJ0abkkX7lIrRvCYQo/s320/loadRetailerProductPage.jpeg" width="185" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vince Camuto</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgPh0m2jj-2_KVYtkfBysqf9XkjnxFcs4aPDVdZMNupZXn7V-g5EJxVDvDZE_4AlV0W5Efr6vSbWEFc8saHFRNWm5WpIqKtVUVZCvynlZjcjBkQDb0dOhOtOXa1CQtIk7KBhlDigMf9U/s1600/2030b8_8c48e635f877172209790f16ea97f8f3.jpg_srz_261_400_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgPh0m2jj-2_KVYtkfBysqf9XkjnxFcs4aPDVdZMNupZXn7V-g5EJxVDvDZE_4AlV0W5Efr6vSbWEFc8saHFRNWm5WpIqKtVUVZCvynlZjcjBkQDb0dOhOtOXa1CQtIk7KBhlDigMf9U/s320/2030b8_8c48e635f877172209790f16ea97f8f3.jpg_srz_261_400_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.jpeg" width="208" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Facconable</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-2304741314970815312013-03-26T14:09:00.000-07:002013-04-08T20:51:48.362-07:00To Bespoke or To Be Tailored...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmIdoU6KbyDv2gK9uJzf6wqx252msFreL762Tr-MxDZ5oh2jqfHfpQ1_VMRzp8bAdBpKLAxZCgKzBWlhB7e2dGV51JoTPXsXY8v_4E29pD0h6RCN5Xxm9-itKRH-NcU7I1A_u0Y9rnZk/s320/bespoke.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Photo%20Credit:%20%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.flickr.com/photos/47296824@N07/4338297262/%22%3ESEW%20NYC%3C/a%3E%20via%20%3Ca%20href=%22http://compfight.com%22%3ECompfight%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.flickr.com/help/general/#147">cc</a>" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
Currently, there is some confusion surrounding custom
clothing due to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bespoke" target="_blank">modern “bespoke” trend</a>. This post is meant to set the
record straight on loosely used terms in “custom”. The terms “ready to wear” or
“off the rack” refer to suits that are pre-made by manufacturers and are sold
as is and altered by a tailor or, if you are very trusting, your local dry
cleaner. This is also a good time to highlight the confusion about the word
“tailored”. A “ready to wear” suit, sport jacket, or pant is tailored by a tailor
or seamstress to fit your body. All suits require some form of tailoring or
alterations. The term “tailored” is often misused to describe truly custom or a
made to measure program. Tailoring is a process. A suit that has been tailored
has simply been altered, it is not custom made. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Made to measure” refers to a garment that is made in
accordance to a manufacturers’ template for your specific sizes in suit jacket
and waist size. Additionally, made to measure goods often allow the purchaser
to choose from available options for things such as lapel style and coat liner.
Made to measure has a template or a style that the manufacturer is already
producing. The advantage is the buyer can get a suit jacket and pant up front
closer to their size and make some style selections. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">“Custom” or “bespoke” are terms that are used loosely
to mean all of the above. However, “custom” means that an individual is taking
several measurements including chest, suit waist, hip, inseam, outseam, knee,
bottom, etc. in order to build a template for the buyers body. <a href="http://www.lesrichards.com/#!custom-clothing/c1jk0" target="_blank">Custom clothing</a>
typically starts by picking the swatch or fabric from a popular mill like
Dormeuil, Zegna, or Loro Piana. Then extensive measurements are taken and style
options are reviewed. Style options include everything from lapel type, number
of buttons, liner, piping, pic stitching, personal labeling, functional button
holes, cell phone pocket, watch pocket in the pant, etc. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZ2FZfEBddQz6hC18oGL0QceNJ9seKVs3VJi66i7v73BAqxRJe3f_BojDmIrpnZg3x4w2h3Jxw2OXl0vRc2uh1b0hZhnqXaWpmGerlEsZctPsZRNzzXDWsImIha-g0KUu4K6KDjo3_CU/s1600/inspirationcards_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZ2FZfEBddQz6hC18oGL0QceNJ9seKVs3VJi66i7v73BAqxRJe3f_BojDmIrpnZg3x4w2h3Jxw2OXl0vRc2uh1b0hZhnqXaWpmGerlEsZctPsZRNzzXDWsImIha-g0KUu4K6KDjo3_CU/s400/inspirationcards_4.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">There are different
types of custom clothing as well. The most basic form of custom involves
picking a swatch, picking options, taking measurements and having that
information sent to a mill for the suit to be made. However, some very (and I
emphasize VERY) talented tailors (usually master tailors) are skilled enough to
take a buyer through the entire process. This means the tailor will make the
suit themselves in their work shop and will often due several fittings as they
construct the garment. This process in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> will often run
upwards of $2500 and can take even longer than shipping goods to a mill to be
made. I hope this clears up some of the confusion. However, if it creates more
or if you have a question please feel free to direct it to <a href="mailto:matt@lesrichards.com"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">matt@lesrichards.com</span></a> </span><br />
<br />
<h4>
Stay classy. </h4>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-32467939163639320272013-03-23T09:11:00.000-07:002013-03-23T13:24:51.951-07:00Making a Statement with Bold Menswear Trends<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="276">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Cambria;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<!--StartFragment-->
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0R83QWfwc42Qg-K92LDfiw7ii3lIexFSpHHblOXhPY_Hs1k6Dzty_G_6caq4ANJAQ9uNikIfYTPHI7eUpBuUZ2BDbg9X2JJmoNK76AK5reg0XbNRyldGIUEFhBGcxJWbLymryXFYGZc/s1600/facconable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0R83QWfwc42Qg-K92LDfiw7ii3lIexFSpHHblOXhPY_Hs1k6Dzty_G_6caq4ANJAQ9uNikIfYTPHI7eUpBuUZ2BDbg9X2JJmoNK76AK5reg0XbNRyldGIUEFhBGcxJWbLymryXFYGZc/s320/facconable.jpg" width="248" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Facconable</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNormal">
People always ask us about the latest trends in men’s
clothing. I hope to offer some
suggestions on a weekly basis through this blog. Recently I visited Miami and
realized that prints in men’s sports shirts and different color chinos are a
good look and really hot right now. In places like Miami, fashion favors the
bold, but the looks that are popular in Miami can be pulled off by anyone in
the Northeast. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A print in a shirt does not have to be a bold paisley or a loud
multi-stripe. A print can be as simple as a tight small polka dot pattern. This
type of small pattern harkens back to the UK fashion influence we first felt in
full force in the 1960’s. The cool thing about that is “heritage” is a major
men’s fashion movement right now. So, by itself, a unique small pattern or
tight polka dot would be a vintage look. Unfortunately, we cannot just wear a
shirt by itself and a small pattern shirt is pretty safe. A brightly colored
pant is not. However, there is a starter course in colored slacks. Try a pair
of light slate grey <a href="http://www.bensherman.com/us/clothing/chinos-trousers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chinos</a> or rust color. The advantage to these two colors is
they are quite similar to what you already wear and are also very stylish. With
a small patterned shirt and a funky slack color you’ll be in style on so many
levels. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbUaI7AFhyphenhyphenHQkuhm057qOfL-_gX94w8VSy24h0cawfX8IwUfm2WzZCBZXM-A7-ulQ4w8wJ7-RQgu7rapbAb8g0gkReM_-jDYQFNPAGEVEELURMiXM01wrVZpwM9RMy2PNqIb_OpPpHCA/s1600/bespoken002.450x675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbUaI7AFhyphenhyphenHQkuhm057qOfL-_gX94w8VSy24h0cawfX8IwUfm2WzZCBZXM-A7-ulQ4w8wJ7-RQgu7rapbAb8g0gkReM_-jDYQFNPAGEVEELURMiXM01wrVZpwM9RMy2PNqIb_OpPpHCA/s320/bespoken002.450x675.JPG" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-BESPOKEN">Bespoken Spring 2013</a> </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-70899826493277115212013-03-06T18:17:00.002-08:002013-03-06T18:19:13.878-08:00You’re stylish, smart and a little bit sarcastic – your eyewear should be too. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtECOOIFy3_hpoJgdF09HqtAw1ezrwWWvmCmo84XNxNtvzLarultGbWo8vXKDJBtH1-ojULIGBJTpBRDp1K1CvuPSZylrOrBR3Z3nYXX7-GHunFnrn1trh47OGWOtGaM-0tG_he6C83vg/s1600/eyebobsatlr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="eye-bobs readers" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtECOOIFy3_hpoJgdF09HqtAw1ezrwWWvmCmo84XNxNtvzLarultGbWo8vXKDJBtH1-ojULIGBJTpBRDp1K1CvuPSZylrOrBR3Z3nYXX7-GHunFnrn1trh47OGWOtGaM-0tG_he6C83vg/s640/eyebobsatlr2.jpg" title="LR2 " width="554" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169702303832809734.post-33148311124930594182013-03-06T18:13:00.000-08:002013-03-06T18:13:22.714-08:00Les Richards named Top 5 Tailors in Philadelphia by CBS Philly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2RrKyvFgNIfO8Rmz1NIu4GGFdW0zxwZZsatXAJX2Y6yboWp20iGqX_5wXWa1oD6I0J4y416fcKEy90bCAbC0PJVmAyngD3FVdnPLaLb8U6Dtk6HUzgFQF5Yh0kXldIuv0lgW_AgmjQk/s1600/imgres.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CBSphilly" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2RrKyvFgNIfO8Rmz1NIu4GGFdW0zxwZZsatXAJX2Y6yboWp20iGqX_5wXWa1oD6I0J4y416fcKEy90bCAbC0PJVmAyngD3FVdnPLaLb8U6Dtk6HUzgFQF5Yh0kXldIuv0lgW_AgmjQk/s1600/imgres.jpeg" title="CBSphilly" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="font_6" style="border: 0px; color: #404040; font-family: Signika, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Les Richards named Top 5 Tailors in Philadelphia by CBS Philly</span></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="font_10" style="border: 0px; font-family: Signika, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="italic" style="border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">March, 20th, 2012</span></span></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="font_10" style="border: 0px; color: white; font-family: Signika, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="italic" style="border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="font_8" style="border: 0px; color: #bfbfbf; font-family: Signika, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">"Ever heard that phrase, “the suit makes the man”? Well, the men of Philadelphia are making their mark on the style scene. The streets of Philadelphia are filled with well dressed males who are taking cue from the style icons of late, such as the male cast of shows like “Boardwalk Empire” and “Mad Men.” Many men of Philadelphia experiment with bold ties, pinstripes, stitching and pocket squares to give their look some personality and enlist the help of expert stylists at these five stores."</span></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #bfbfbf; font-family: Signika, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-family: Signika, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em;"><a href="http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/03/20/suit-yourself-right-with-the-top-five-tailors-in-philadelphia/"><b>Read More</b></a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813696330051269848noreply@blogger.com0