The sport coat (or sport jacket) is an essential component of every man’s wardrobe, providing a sartorial transition from business to casual while maintaining a certain air of sophistication. The sport coat has been around for almost 150 years and is rooted in the gentlemanly pursuit of leisure. Table of Contents HISTORY OF THE SPORT…

Great office attire – a well-cut gentleman’s suit, white shirt, tie and well-polished shoes – is more than a way to look good at work. It’s a passport to weddings, awards evenings, dinner parties and all kinds of other social functions. But let’s just remind ourselves how to wear these basic elements around the office,…

Table of Contents 1. IMPRESS OTHERS & CLASS UP YOUR OUTFIT WITH LITTLE EFFORT USING CUFFLINKS Just like buttons, cufflinks are available in many shapes, sizes, styles, and materials. They usually offer a little more contrast than a button and are considered a more ornamental option, but they’re not more or less formal. It is…

How should men dress as guests at a wedding? How should men dress as guests at a wedding? Back in the day, there wasn’t much choice. Weddings in the 50s, 60s and 70s called for formal suits. It was pretty black and white. These days, those old rules have been turned on their heads. It’s never been…

Sometimes when you wear a shirt, the other person feels that you are suitable or not suitable for that type of shirt, but neither you or that person understand why. That’s because different types of shirts will create different visual effects on each person. So, perhaps a headache situation that we often encounter is not…

Hopsack is not really a type of fabric, but a type of weave. It is a basket-like pattern with subtle variations of colors between the threads. The hopsack weave is not too tight, so it is a very breathable fabric. Hopsack weave can be in many different material types: Wool Blend of wool and cotton…

Back when jackets still closed at the top, the boutonniere was a functioning buttonhole. It’s purpose was to allow closing your jacket all the way up. Today it is instead for the adorning of flowers, lapel pins and the occasional monocle clips. The word boutonniere is in fact the French word for buttonhole, and a…

C hoosing the right business shirt is essential to emphasis your unique qualities. We work 5-6 days a week and these days plays a very pivotal role in defining our personality but a wrong wardrobe selection can spoil the whole personality image. Do not fear for picking the right shirt that shows off your charming…