Mastering the world of custom-made things can be an expensive education. So, in the interest of education, we’ve put together a few rules of the road on how best to emerge from the chrysalis of bespoke as a resplendent, worsted butterfly.
I reached out to some of my favourite stylish gents to see what happened to them when they decided to step up their style. Here's my top 10.
Suit lapels, those flaps that fold away along the front of your suit jacket, have little functional purpose. However, just because lapels are purely aesthetic doesn’t mean that they can be ignored. No, quite the opposite actually, especially when there are a few different types of suit lapels you can choose from when buying a suit. You’ve got notch lapels, the most common and casual type that most men have seen or worn, great for the Monday-Friday grind. You’ve got shawl lapels, a fun variety that you’ll see on a tuxedo and in satin. But what about peak lapels? What exactly is a peak lapel and what does it convey about its wearer? Don’t worry, we’ve answered these questions and many more below where we break down everything you need to know about peak lapels.
No matter where you live, style and what is considered stylish is always evolving. It’s constantly being shaped and informed by a mix of media, history, and the clash of the fashion avant-garde against tradition.
It’s cold, and it’s the time of year where your suit alone isn’t up to the task of keeping you comfortable and warm. No, you’ll need something else, and so you reach into your closet for something to throw over your suit. But which coat will work best with a suit? Hint: it’s not the puffer jacket.
Some men don’t know how to wear a scarf because, quite frankly, they hesitate with an added responsibility. Let us convince you to give it a shot. The scarf is your winter best-friend because sometimes even the thickest of autumn fabrics could use a splash of, well, more wool (and colour). We’ll show you seven different ways to wear a scarf with a suit and topcoat with step-by-step instructions so your neck can stay warm and stylish all winter long.
Ah, the office Christmas party – that one day of the year where getting blind drunk is both the best and worst thing you can possibly do and out-dressing your colleagues is an absolute essential.
Historically worn in Victorian times with a cape and usually made from tweed, The Ulster has since become synonymous with high-end fashion, still made from tweed but also from luxury cashmere or wool fabrics.
“I’d shop at big-and-tall stores, and it would feel like I was wearing a giant bag. So my usual approach was to forgo the jacket and wear a nice shirt and tie—and maybe a waistcoat.” New rule, guys: You should wear a jacket, even - no, especially - if you’re a little burly. If it fits right, it can give your body a whole new shape and revolutionize your confidence. 1. When a suit jacket fits right, it turns all your soft, round lines into sharp, angular ones. 2. Get a jacket made that hugs your shoulders, and has a slight pinch it in at the middle of your torso. That’s what turns your round midsection into a powerful-looking V. 3. Just because you need a broad jacket doesn’t mean you need a long one. It should just barely cover your butt. 4. The best clothes are ones that give a clear, clean, defined shape to the body. That puts suits, blazers, and sports coats right at the top of the list: these are going to “frame” the body and make it look neatly self-contained. 5 . The odds of finding something with a perfect fit off the peg are pretty low, so get to know a good tailor. Size doesn't matter at The Tailor Company - we can make suits and shirts to a perfect fit for any size or shape.
As with the shoulders, if the armholes of your jacket don’t fit, the garment will never look good, as they absolutely cannot be altered.