Mensusa - Compact Matching Suit Details

The Compact Matching Cheat sheet Make sure it fits right, find a tailor. You'll never go wrong wearing Suit a two-button suit with a narrow lapel. It's at once classic and completely contemporary. Flat front, trim pants with very for the modern Man little break at the ankle should do you right. If you can't cup your hands under the hem of the jacket then it's too long. Stays Show some cuff. It's the mark of a well-dressed fellow. They keep your collar erect, Take them out before laundering and then get them back in there. Shoulders A good suit should hug your shoulders. Let it hold you firmly, in a friendly way. Follow the seasons - cotton suits in summer, tweeds, flannels, and corduroys in winter. Lapels Nothing defines a suit louder than the lapels. Try it slim - it's Keep your patterns subtle or isolate them in small doses. Torso Your jacket should fit the silhouette of your frame. Have a tailor sneak it in at the sides to contemporary without too much hipster baloney Shirts Keep it trim, slim, and shorter than you think. You should be able to easily cup your hands beneath your suit jackets. highlight shoulders. Handkerchief Wear your top pocket square to bring attention to the chest, not the belly. Sleeves Think about width. Tailoring sleeves to rid them of e xcess fabric cuts a mean figure. Know what size shirt you wear, seriously, measure. Always buy a fitted dress shirt even if you're not as trim as you'd like to be When in doubt, go with a semispread collar. Unbutton and unpress your oxford, it's cooler that way. Add some personality with a plaid or gingham dress Tie Ticket pockets Channel your inner dandy. It's the first thing people notice. Keep it bold and classy and let it tie the rest of your outfit together. shirt and a dark tie. The tip of your tie should end at your beltline, no shorter, no longer. Flap pockets Be a man: wear pink to the office. Loosen up: show off your snarky side with unbuttoned shirt cuffs. Use stays. Learn to wash and iron, it'll save you some dough and ensure top quality care. Classic. End of story. Cuff Buttons It's like the frame on a painting, let a little sleeve show through as a finishing touch. It also lengthens the look of your arms. Three is spicy but two is where its at. Fool-proof low buttons will build a long slim look. Ties Slim ties, about (2.5) inches wide, will put together a modern look. The tip should reach to the belt. The four-in-hand knot will always Belt Yes, it should match your shoes and no you don't have to wear one if your pants fit well. do you right. If you're confused by colors and patterns, keep it simple with white or light-color shirt. Watch solid dark tie and a Every outfit should have one timeless element, why not your watch? Consider a vintage model but make sure you buy it Buy a slim black silk knit tie and wear it with everything you own. Match your ties to other fabrics Pants Slim, flat-front, and quitting at the tops of your shoes, end of story. from a reputable dealer. - cotton ties with cotton suits in summer, wool with wool in winter. Colour, pattern The width of your lapels should be in proportion to the width of your tie, jacket and shirt. It's foolproof to mix and match one pattern and one solid with tie and shirt. Shoes Get a tailor Spend a couple dollars to make a $100 suit go the distance of a $1000 suit: $40 Sleeves $30 Cuffs Go ahead with more color, just make sure its right for you. When it's cold out, wear a slim V-neck sweater under your suit. The one thing every man should own is a the black lace-ups. Real dress shoes have leather soles. Take care of your shoes: taps on the heels and toes, cedar shoe trees when you're not wearing Big man, solid shoe. a substantial sole to When all else fails, you'll always $35 Body $35 Pants win in a solid shirt, solid tie, and a solid suit or just dress Choose a like an Italian anchor your weight. Your dress shoes should be as contoured as Shoes your suits. Say no to square toes. Black lace-ups are the most dependable and versatile shoes They should be as streamlined as your wardrobe, kept clean, and polished whenever you can manage. Be sure to store them with shoe trees to maintain you can own. shape, absorb moisture and keep them smelling fresh. http://www.mensusa-suits.blogspot.com By Mensusa James