Without suits men would have nothing

In the hierarchy of fashion, a good quality suit ruins a man’s merely trump card. Yet in this sad age of casual-wear, the suit still carries an air of Achievement, Flavor, and Erudition. It is planned to make you look better, to shatter borders between social classes, to make a little man tall with pinstripes or a stout man wealthy with soft wools. The suit looks fine in restaurant, train, dinner party or Paris; in short, all over the place you want to be. It is, in its best form, a complete outfit that would never fall short you.

And that is accurately what it will do, if you treat it correct. Regrettably the greater part of suits you see look dire. This isn’t essential. Even if you are in job for more than ten hours with your jacket on, being mindful of your garments will keep you ready for cocktail after work. Too many men either do not mind or don’t know how to be dressed in a suit, and, suitably, look like hell.

Men, if you don’t have a suit, please do us a favor and get one. Young men who are now 18, please make note that your life revolves around being a MAN. A MAN who respects himself owns a suit. GET ONE.

The History of Men’s Suits

The man’s suit of clothing is a garment, originated in England, that is crafted from the same material. The English word suit draws from the French suivre, “to go after”. The trouser suit is made from corresponding lounge trousers, coat, and occasionally a waistcoat. Its variant, lounge suit, company suit, three-piece suit, and two-piece suit indicate clothing the design, cut, and cloth of which decide their social and work suitability. Usually, the man’s suit is worn with a collared shirt, necktie, and a cap. Yet, right through the 20th century, the cap fell from the mainstream of men’s style, to the purview of the dandy.

The suit is the habitual form of men’s prescribed clothes in the Western world. The recent suit emerged already in the early 19th century, but the coat’s origin trace to the simplified, sartorial standard of dress well-known by the British king Charles II in the 17th century, and redefined, tailored, and popularized in the untimely 19th century, by the British groovy Beau Brummell.

The modern suit formerly was a 19th century English modernization in men’s dress, generally refers to a lounge suit that was only worn in the nation and at seashore. At the time morning dress and the frock wool clothes were not suits, because they were worn with funny stripy trousers; an identical waistcoat and trousers were measured informal, dress described as such in the short-lived phrase “ditto suit”.

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Fashion Do’s and Don’ts Part II.

Color

Wear black with navy. Trust us! Both of them also go with…
* cream * white * beige * brown
…and the combinations are timelessly elegant.

Don’t wear too many colors at once.

If you find an inexpensive, basic item that fits well, buy it in several colors.

 

 

 

10  Must-Haves For Fall
(To Buy or Dig Out from Your Closet)
1.     White blouse
2.     One perfect dress
3.     A pleated or A-line skirt
4.     Boots–tall or short
5.     A mohair sweater–yes, they’re back
6.     Anything plaid
7.     A pea coat in navy or black
8.     A short, fitted blazer or a long, tailored style
9.     Tapered trousers
10.   Pretty pastels–a jacket, sweater, skirt or all of the above

Dressing Up
* Do wear black for an evening affair if the event is black tie.
* Do keep dyed shoes in the closet with the bridesmaid dress.
* Do take advantage of the “Bring ‘em back–shoes, that is–we’ll dye
   ‘em black” policy. Don’t, however, wear dyed shoes if there’s any chance
   of snow or rain. The color is likely to bleed.
* Do carry a small evening bag and don’t overstuff it.
* Do sew Velcro on strapless bras and on your dress to keep everything in place.
* Don’t wear a casual watch with very dressy clothes.
* Don’t wear a casual jacket over a fancy dress.
* Don’t wear anything too tight, too sexy or too see-through.
* Don’t wear uncomfortable shoes.
* Don’t upstage the bride in something that’s too attention getting.

Classics
Dos
* Pearls. Need we say anything more?
* A chambray shirt under a blazer.
* The perfect little black dress. Every closet should have one.
* Twin-sweater-sets that do double duty in your wardrobe.
* Opaque hose with Lycra spandex are a girl’s best friend.

Don’ts
* Anything that’s obviously left over from days of yore-
   -especially if it’s polyester with topstitching.
* Linen in winter.
* Skirts so narrow that you can’t walk.
* Jogging suits when you have no intention of jogging.
* Too many patterns at one time.

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Fashion Do’s and Don’ts Part I.

                                                             

Don’t pull up your stockings in public.
Do wear color near your face.
Do soften the hard lines of a suit with a lace top underneath.
Don’t wear sweaters so long that they make you look short.
Do borrow your husband’s clothes.
Don’t wear acid-washed jeans.
Cropped pants can make you look shorter.
Do wear a hipslip or minimizer under tight clothes.
Do have a stash of basics on hand: T-shirts, leggings, black socks and tights.
Patterned leggings can make legs look heavier.
Monochromatic outfits are one of the best slimming secrets there is.
Don’t overaccessorize.

 

Lies, Lies, Lies

* Nice girls don’t wear white after Labor Day.
* You shouldn’t wear suede shoes in summer or patent leather in winter.
* Handbags have to match your outfit.
* Black is boring.
* If you wear two pieces that are both navy, the colors have to match. 
   (It’s all but impossible.)

Elements of Style

Do…
* Try something that’s “not you” once in a while.
* Adapt trends so that they work for you–and adapt is the key word
   here. A plaid minikilt isn’t for everyone, for example. But if you love
   the look, try a longer plaid skirt.
* Hold on to a few of your favorite outdated pieces. You never know!
* Add a couple of stylish, inexpensive things to your wardrobe each season.

Don’t…
* Force yourself to wear something for somebody else.
* Dress like a teenager.
* Mix two seasons in one outfit.
* Wear really casual shorts or beach sandals on dress-down Fridays.

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Trunks or Shorts? and … Does color really matter?

Patagonia, Quiksilver, Speedo, Diesel, Billabong, Nike, Volcom, Old Navy … all brand names that men wear. Whether it be at the beach or at the pool; on a jet ski or a boat you will see these brands and many others. BUT … I have to wonder … Do men stress over their summer swimsuits like women do? ? ?

Do they buy more than one color? More than one particular style? and Do they care about embellishments whether it be big or small; shiny or dull?

I mean it’s a random question, but when women receive all of these magazines in the mail with an entire catalogue dedicated to just swimsuits and then in the store windows while out shopping there are mannequins with assorted swimwear and accessories … it really is a lot to choose from. Everything from matching colored sun umbrellas to sun shades and wraps; cover ups, flip flops, jewelry, hats and of course a nice bag to go with it. It’s honestly a bit overwhelming trying to find not only the “right swimsuit”, but Lord help you if you’re trying to accessorize it too.                                                                

I was packing my suitcase the other day and literally half of my suitcase was just swimwear and accessories. Every swimsuit has a different sandal or flip flop, a different pair of sunglasses, a different bag, and a different cover up … I was really starting to think about how I actually acquired all of this stuff. And even more so, HOW IN THE WORLD AM I GOING TO FIT EVERYTHING ELSE IN MY SUITCASE?!! Ummm, are you feeling my frustration? Here lies the difference between male and female. Man vs. Woman. However, why is it that if you actually care about details then all of a sudden it’s a dramatic thing? People want to start giving you labels … High Maintenance, Prissy or a Metrosexual. Since when is it wrong to have an interest in fashion and a refined sense of taste? Isn’t that why the stores have all of those accessories with the outfit anyways? Aside from the fact that they are just trying to get a sale. It’s meant to go with the outfit … or in this specific case … the “swimsuit”, right? I could understand if I went and purchased a Chanel football or basketball (yes, they actually make that http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8-fashion-accessories#8-sport-off-piste-chanel-accessories-6) just to play with.

It’s a simple question, but … Men, I would like to know … Do you prefer Trunks or Shorts? … and … does color really matter?

L.A. Fashion at a Glance

 

Los Angeles, among others, is an awesome city because here they welcome individuality, style and personality. No one sneers about you behind your back because of your artsy or flashy sense of dress. We may pull an up and down or do a double take to check it out, but never turn our nose up. Well, the majority of us don’t anyway.

The only thing about L.A. is, if you are the new kid on the block, you may be overwhelmed with the need to dress to a TEE. Even if  you are trying to rock sweat pants, they better be slouch with a funky pair of boots. When looking for a part-time job, in L.A., please be sure to have an updated headshot and ladies pumps are a must. If you choose not to wear pumps, a boot or boot sandal of some sort is in order. Ladies and gentleman the whole ensemble needs to be together and making a statement, a fashion statement.

 

  I THINK  nightlife ensembles are universal. There is always a girl that has it all hanging out. Guys have it really easy when going out, on the other hand. Dress codes, in my opinon, are not that demanding in L.A. Men, no long tees and in some places no tennis or jeans. That’s not bad.  “Comin from where I’m from,” VA/NC, men aren’t wearing tennis shoes anywhere. They can’t even wear boots. So again, L.A.’s dress code is not that bad.

So here is L.A.’s everday fashions at a glance.  Hope you  enjoyed it.