Costume Guide for Men

Super 100's, Super 120's ... Straight cut, slim fit ... Two or three buttons ...There are many questions when it comes time to choose his custom suits , especially when it is the first.
However, it is worth taking the time comes when that deadline because the risks are many look very badly dressed with an ill-fitting suit or of poor quality.
Here's our guide to help you choose your first male costume with confidence.

 
1. The cut of the suitThe cut is the most important element when choosing a suit, because it is what will determine your overall look.
Regarding the style of the cut, the law cheap custom suit 2 pieces with 2 buttons is a classic that fits perfectly in the first time. On this basis, you can then play on the shape of the pockets (coin pocket, slanted pockets), the form of setbacks (acute or right), the number of slots ... to bring diversity.
If your body allows you, you can then make the choice of a suit two curved pieces, always two buttons.Whether it is for the jacket or pants, current trends in men's suits are bent or cut close to the body.
Obviously, this is a rule of thumb, but it is worth repeating: the dress must be selected in your size.
2. The fabric of the suitAnother important criterion, the quality of the fabric! Check inside the suit on the label, the quality is indicated by "super" (super 90, super 100, super 120 ...). The higher the number, the higher the quality of your fabric will be thin and light.Below 120, it is the most common dress, the price is affordable and the quality is the most common. Above 120, this is a man whose suit fabric is rarer, more valuable therefore more expensive, and will require much more attention to the level of maintenance.
"Please do not believe that Super 140's or 160's is better than Super 120's. It is simply softer, because made from the finest wool. But its durability will be lower over time. "Stephan Ricard, co-founder of Samson
3. The color of a dressThe color is chosen according to the season, light colors (beige, gray, off-white ...) are preferably to wear custom made suits during the spring or summer. Dark colors (black, navy blue, dark gray ...) are more common and more practical in winter.

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Fashion Shows Winter 2013

There are several seasons parkas have been highlighted, and this winter, with the militaristic trend, they promise to be the most desired coat of the season, not only for girls fashionistas but also attuned to the boys. They appeared in major fashion shows winter 2013, and are out and about in the street style sites gringos and Brazilians.

For those who still do not know, are straight-cut custom made suits, full of pockets and utilities, so why was stolen from the wardrobe military. For this winter, beyond the typical green parkas won various colors for the joy of men hipsters.

Parkas are super versatile and can compose or more classic looks stripped. Besides being great allies of the cold, they can be key pieces in your closet for this winter

Design The Lspel To Suit You

Design The Lspel To Suit You

If you aren’t sure quite what type of lapel to go for, as us to sketch you some different options.
There are hundreds of slightly different variations that we can use to craft the perfect lapel, so tell us more about who you are and we will design the lapel to suit you.
Some customers believe that the number of buttons on  custom made suits should be at least partially determined by one’s body type.
Using only two buttons will make the break point for the suit lower, creating a more horizontal effect.  With three buttons, the lapels are shorter:  they “top off” the suit

An Unstructured Style with 4 Buttons and Wide Notch Lapels

But tying this to body type often makes for confusion.  Should the tall skinny customer want a suit that is more vertical (accentuating his height) or more horizontal (balancing out his height)?  What about a portly customer?  Will a two button suit make him seem shorter and wider?

Pronounced Peak Lapels

In general, I don’t believe that body type alone should determine the number of buttons and the lapel shape of a jacket.  Much of the subtle work of tailoring is figuring out how to make each and every style look great no matter who is wearing it.
It must be confessed that a long three button jacket is particularly dramatic on a tall slim figure and that wide two-button lapels on a stocky gentleman give an air of natural authority.

Wide Lapels with Gentle Peaks

A larger chest and waist size call for bolder details, while the same lapels on someone slender could only make the neck, chest, and head seem weak and shrunken.
So certainly some attention must be paid to body type when working out a style, but this is more a matter of subtle work than of hard and fast rules.
The choice between peak and notch lapels is another significant choice.  With a peak lapel, the lower portion of the collar angles upward and reaches toward the upper collar.
Certainly, the peak lapel makes for a more dramatic effect.  Used correctly, the peak lapel can add distinction and formality to a suit.  It can also, on a youthful suit, have give an almost punk or rocker touch, especially when the look is exaggerated.

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What if my suit doesn't fit?

Matthewaperry  takes pride in its ideal fit promise to all customers. If any alterations are necessary, LF will pay for the alterations, remake the custom made suits, or give you a credit towards another garment.

For minor adjustments: Sleeve and pant lengths, and back / sides being brought in, go to any experienced local tailor.
For more involved adjustments: Shoulder width and Chest width, please contact a skilled tailor that has experience in custom suits.
If you are uncertain of what needs to be altered or where to go, please email us and/or send picture of yourself in your garment.

The Right Jewelry Can Upgrade Your Look

For a man wearing a suit the right jewelry can upgrade your look from smart to brilliant. At the same time, ostentatious 'bling-bling' is distracting and unattractive; men's jewelry should always be subtle. The watch passes the test by virtue of its functionality; cufflinks and tie clips earn provisional legitimacy on the same grounds.

Cummerbunds in Men's Formalwear

Can A Man Be Too Young To Look Good In A Jacket 

Men's Custom Made Suits Can Incorporate An Unmatched Vest

 

The alternative to waistcoats, cummerbunds were originally considered a more casual style and limited to summer and outdoor wear. Today, a black cummerbund is considered a perfectly acceptable alternative to a waistcoat, and is probably the more common option at most stores and rental outlets.

What if my suit doesn't fit?

Matthewaperry  takes pride in its ideal fit promise to all customers. If any alterations are necessary, LF will pay for the alterations, remake the custom made suits, or give you a credit towards another garment.

For minor adjustments: Sleeve and pant lengths, and back / sides being brought in, go to any experienced local tailor.
For more involved adjustments: Shoulder width and Chest width, please contact a skilled tailor that has experience in custom suits.
If you are uncertain of what needs to be altered or where to go, please email us and/or send picture of yourself in your garment.

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The Right Jewelry Can Upgrade Your Look

Cummerbunds in Men's Formalwear

Can A Man Be Too Young To Look Good In A Jacket 

Men's Custom Made Suits Can Incorporate An Unmatched Vest

 

The alternative to waistcoats, cummerbunds were originally considered a more casual style and limited to summer and outdoor wear. Today, a black cummerbund is considered a perfectly acceptable alternative to a waistcoat, and is probably the more common option at most stores and rental outlets.

The pleats on the cummerbund face upward -- think of them as tiny pockets, since that was their original function. Men used to tuck theater or train tickets into the folds, and occasionally still do. Some cummerbunds will have actual pockets hidden on the backside, but the pleats should of course still face upward.

When you walk into a menswear store, you see suits everywhere. But most of this is superfluous, as that what you want is only a small fraction of what is available. Use the Men’s Warehouse as an example: I walk in and ask for a light gray pin striped single breasted suit in size 44. Although I have only specified three factors, I have nonetheless reduced the Men's Wearhouse inventory of 2000 suits to maybe 2 or 3 garments that fit that description. Now imagine if I asked for something a little more fashion forward, say slanted pockets and peak lapels. It's unlikely the Men's Wearhouse, Brooks Brothers, or Jos. A Bank would have a men's custom made suits like this in their entire nationwide inventory. With custom clothing selection is never a problem; your choices are unlimited. What you ask for is made to your specifications; no compromises. The garment you have made is a one-of-kind masterpiece of fabric and thread. 

Can A Man Be Too Young To Look Good In A Jacket

Many men who work in offices today wear don't wear bespoke suit regularly. If this is you, there will undoubtedly be times when you want to do a little better, whether for a meeting or presentation or a lunchtime or happy hour date. Whether your version of business casual is khakis and a polo shirt or dress slacks, button-down shirt, necktie and sweater, throwing a jacket on will give you a significantly sharper look. As has been said elsewhere, the classic blue blazer goes with anything, and a sport coat in some gray or brown pattern is nearly as versatile. Many men keep such a jacket in the office to act as a dress up/dress down switch.

And then there is leisure. Today's lack of established standards of dress for different social occasions leaves many fretting about what to wear to a dinner party, concert, or afternoon reception. The worry is compounded if you don't know your host well, and even more so if you're hoping to make a good impression with someone there. Once again, the sport coat comes to the rescue. It originated as a leisure garment, remember, and today does the job as well as ever. If someone has invited you to their home, church, club, or anywhere really, it is a sign of respect to take care in your appearance upon arriving. Even if nobody else is wearing a jacket when you get there, people will appreciate that you made the effort. If you feel too out of place, you can always take it off, but the truly stylish man knows that he can achieve casualness with his words and manners while maintaining dignity in his dress.

Nor can a man be too young to look good in a custom made suits. At a night club or a party, a sport coat in charcoal or off-white with slacks or designer jeans is a tough look to beat. For the young man who is not yet concerned with dressing up for work, one or two decent sport coats will make it easy to look sharp for any occasion. They will be a better investment than anything the trend-hawkers have to offer, since proper tailoring and classic patterns will never go out of style.

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Men's Custom Made Suits Can Incorporate An Unmatched Vest

Servants working outside added a narrow coat across the front of their torso for extra warmth, and the waistcoat quickly evolved into a staple of every well-dressed man's winter outfits. By the late nineteenth-century waistcoats were a popular accessory both with and without jackets, and they have remained reasonably unchanged in their role ever since.

The term "waistcoat" is generally a more specific one than "vest" -- it refers, literally enough, to a sleeveless garment that covers a man's waist, hiding the top of the trousers and the bottom of the shirt. In a vested or three-piece suit, the waistcoat is made from the same fabric and lining as the rest of the suit, creating a uniform stretch of cloth from the ankles to the chest. Worn separately, waistcoats and vests are flexible pieces of menswear that can fill roles in formal or casual wear alike. 

Like the formal waistcoat, men's custom made suits can incorporate an unmatched (or "odd") vest. The look then becomes more dressed-down, almost playful -- suitable for a relaxed evening on the town rather than a serious business event. Patterns are also popular in odd waistcoats, providing a cheerful contrast to the jacket above them. 

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7 Things Women Notice

This is a guest post from my friend Megan over at Style Girlfriend – visit her blog for more men’s style advice from a woman’s perspective!
Gentlemen – Let’s talk about first impressions.
Specifically the kind you make on us ladies when we first meet you.
Women size you up as soon as you say “hello.”
Yes – it does go both ways.
The funny thing is she might not even realize the mental checklist forming in her head.  But make no mistake; she’s ticking off good and bad boxes.  And you know what they say about first impressions – you only get to make one.
So make yours count.
Below are 7 visual and audio cues a woman immediately notices and how you can get it right.

1 – Your Shoes

Why it matters: If eyes are the window to the soul, then shoes are the window to your style. Wear the wrong ones, and you’ll telegraph a less-than-ideal message. If they look flimsy, she’ll suspect you’re a cheapskate. If they’re ratty and worn-down, she’ll think you don’t care about your appearance (and will wonder what else you don’t care about).
How to get it right: Consider shoes an investment. Spend what you can on a few good pairs – dress shoes in both black and brown, and a loafer or driving moccasin for more casual outfits. And be sure your shoes are outfit-appropriate – that means no sneakers or sandals with a suit.

2 - Your Greeting

Why it matters: Why do you think it’s so nerve-wracking when contestants first get out of the limo on The Bachelor?  And guys, don’t pretend you haven’t watched this addictive reality series at least once. It’s because they only get a few words and gestures to make a good first impression. A greeting is the first opportunity to present yourself the way you want to be seen. Your handshake, smile and “hello” all contribute.
How to get it right: Be confident, but friendly. Don’t look past us, or up and down our frame before you reach our face. Of course, if you can barely make eye contact from nerves, that’s not very appealing either. Look us in the eye, smile warmly, and repeat our name (to help you remember it). And never underestimate the power of a firm handshake.

Take that hand out of your pocket and introduce yourself with a handshake.

3 - Your Hands

Why it matters: Since we’re already talking about handshakes, let’s discuss the state of your skin. I know that “Moisturize” probably isn’t high on your list of daily “To Do’s.” But rough hands are not something we ladies want to put up with. No one wants to touch scaly skin. Even if you think moisturizing isn’t “manly,” it’s in your best interest to keep your skin smooth.
How to get it right: Keep a hand cream at your desk at work and use it when you’re brainstorming your fantasy football lineup or trying to decide what to eat for lunch.
Click here to see one of Antonio’s favorite hand creams.

4 - Your “Look”

Why it matters: There are, of course, big fashion deal breakers guys (hopefully) know not to make. Showing up to a date in an “I’m with Stupid” t-shirt, for instance. Or walking into a business meeting wearing a Confederate flag biker jacket.
But usually, it’s smaller things that can trip you up with a first impression. A sloppy, untucked shirt – pants that clearly haven’t been pressed – muddy, grass-stained shoes.
How to get it right: Do a full-mirror scan before you leave your house. Do you look put together? Is your hair combed? Your shoelaces tied? Does your belt match your shoes? A quick once-over will save you from little mistakes in a first impression.

Throwing on a jacket is always a safe bet.

5 - Your Watch

Why it matters: Women don’t expect every man to flex a Rolex, but we do expect you to wear a man’s – not a kid’s – watch. No Mickey Mouse faces. No calculator watches. And nothing made of rubber if you’re not running a marathon.
How to get it right: If it’s time to upgrade your wrist wear, do a reconnaissance mission at your local department store’s watch counter to see what strikes your fancy. You can’t go wrong with a metal bracelet with a dark face, or a simple-yet-classic leather band with white face. Nothing showy, but nothing that suggests you won it in a carnival game either.

 

6 – Your Grammar

Why it matters: Even in the first exchange of “Hello’s” and “Hi my name is” pleasantries, ladies are making judgments. We notice if you’re using big words or not, if you say “umm,” call us “dude” or “babe,” and if your vocabulary is riddled with curses.
How to get it right: Read more books? We’re not asking for ten-dollar words dropped into every sentence, but we want to feel confident that you can hold up your end of a conversation if we introduce you to our friends or family without fear of you embarrassing us.

7 – Your Hair

Why it matters: The way you wear your hair says a lot about you. A combover trying to cover up a bald patch – you’ll seem insecure. Greasy locks that look like they haven’t been washed in days – a total turn-off.
How to get it right: Women have different opinions on the “right” length of hair, but that’s subjective. What’s more important is how it’s styled. Or really, if it’s styled at all. If you wear your hair longer, make sure it’s in check when you walk out the door. A little – not a lot – of product is best. If you’re going bald, just shave it off and rock a bare scalp without shame.

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How to Look Fashionable in Men's Suits

Suits for men in any man's wardrobe is based. Not only because of their versatility, these garments are comfortable, sexy and perfect for all occasions, you can participate. But beyond that, the flexibility of these clothes are what the other reasons that you should? It is said that the personality is defined as a behavior that is partly the same for men's suits. Learn fashionable and hip look with men's suits!
There are many wonderful caps and T-shirts to choose from, but there are few, satisfying their whims an edgy rocker can be challenging socialite, costumes are men. Although most men wear garments are among the company's identity, there are also those who have opened the possibilities for men's suits has a place for every occasion. Let's start with color.
It took decades, in which the only acceptable colors for suits are navy blue and charcoal black. Notwithstanding these colors are completely absurd and unnecessary to make a difference. But as the decades, many have recognized that men's suits will be available in other colors may be acceptable, and the network, beige, white, dark brown and so on. It is best, to be choosy with the colors, so that you can. Might be able to use it frequently and add your other clothes

After deciding on the color, choose the material of the combination. If possible, select wool while wrinkles less than other materials. See that you are up to the suit during use.
Not just the pants or pantsuits for women, which can be customized. Most fashionistas love jeans in a parade if they fit the suit. Matching jeans and a dressy outfit is modern, yet classy and elegant.
Choose according to his fabulous suit with his shirt. Gone are the days when only long-sleeved shirts and shorts are the right buttons, with men's custom made suits must be paired. These shirts should complement each other well. However, make sure that your shirt fits comfortably at home in front overlaps with the suit.
While hiding socks under trousers or pants, is ugly, if she can be seen with red socks, while the male costume. Choose socks are bright fall or remain the colors. And finally, fashionable men's suits with a good pair of shoes and shiny. What if you wear shoes with mismatched eyes, you lose the sophistication of the sentence.

How to Ruin Even the Best Suits:A Look at Personal Grooming

So, you have finally acquired the perfect selection of men's suits to assist you in making that a winning first impression on your clients, peers, and bosses. They are made from the finest fabrics and are crisp and clean. You are ready to do business, right? Well, maybe.
The truth is, no matter what your suits look like, how expensive they are, or how well they frame your body, you won't be able to capture the respect of anyone if you do not keep up with your personal grooming. Unsightly and unkempt hair can make or break the look you are trying to create, regardless of your choice of suit.

Personal Grooming and Your Tailored Suits
Many men consider the art of personal grooming to be taboo. It should not be something that is discussed or even thought about because doing so will somehow endanger their masculinity. However, even though you may be one of those manly men, personal grooming is an essential part of creating the image you want in the corporate world.
Facial Hair
Taking care of and maintaining facial hair should be the first order of duty, of every man's daily routine. When shaving, here are a few guidelines you should follow:

• Shave after you shower. This will allow the water and steam of the shower to soften your hair follicles and will also give you a chance to scrub the dirt and grime off of your face before you shave.
• Shave with the grain of the hair. This usually means you will be shaving downward. Shaving against the grain can lead to ingrown hairs, cuts, and razor bumps.
• Rinse often and use short strokes.
• Avoid using aftershave if it contains alcohol or drying agents. These can cause your face to become too dry and will make you appear older than you actually are.
• 

If you love having a beard, moustache or sideburns, you are not alone. This kind of facial hair is not necessarily bad, as long as you follow a few simple rules.

• If you are younger than fifty, don't think you can get away with a Tom Selleck moustache. Trim it down. Okay, even if you are over fifty, it's really not in style anymore.
• Even a full beard needs taken care of. Make sure to keep it trimmed and washed.
• Sideburns look great on some individuals. On others, they don't. Make sure you are not in the second category if you wish to pull off this look.

Although you may not want to consider it, plucking and tweezing are an essential part of maintaining facial hair, especially when it comes to the eyebrows. Make sure to pluck or tweeze your eyebrows regularly to avoid stray hairs and the dreaded uni-brow.
Other Grooming Tips to Look Polished in Your Custom Made Suits
Here are some other tips on personal grooming:

• Maintain a freshly cut hair style.
• Completely bald is sometimes a better alternative than trying to give the illusion of hair with a comb-over or toupee.
• Keep your nose and ear hair trimmed. Unsightly hair can draw attention from even the nicest suits.

 

A Brief History of the Modern Day Suit

Today you can buy something cheaply made or very good "off the shelf" and bespoke suits, tailored suits and costumes.
It was not always have developed such a variety and fashion costumes. In fact, modern dress, now often called the suit, in the UK, it is only since the 19th Century existed. However, history shows that men's suits, although very different now, was only in the 17th Century in fashion, as the King of England, following the example of the King of France, said that in court, men should wear a long coat, a scarf (now ex-aequo), vest, pants, wig and hat.
In the 1800s, Europeans began using layers of less formal, but always with a tie. In the mid-19th Century, the suit aside for companies, the Levites, not the set with the pants. A suit late 19 Century art began as a casual wear to sports events, visits are used to the sea, on the land.
Costumes and was so popular, nearly all the men had at least one, depending on your income and social status.
In the 20th Century, ready to wear, including men's suits were sold in department stores in the United States. During the 20th Century there was a change in popularity of various types of suits for men.

At the end of World War I, long coats mostly disappeared and men began to wear suits with short layers, except for formal occasions. First, the pants were right, but wide and tied up, wrinkled, sometimes quite high, and size. In the 1920s, the costumes fit and legs showed the socks. In 1935, Coats was flexible installation, matched with sharp weapons and pants. In the 1930s, especially in the United States Harlem in New York, the zoot suit was a hit. Sometimes I still see them.
Double-breasted suits of the 1940s were double-breasted, which remains the most important means of layers for 20 years. In the 1960s, double-breasted suit was on the verge of extinction and fell back and the layers were cut so it was a waist.
England, then brought the Beatles collarless jacket suits, dresses, like the time. Then came the mod suit and costume Mandarin. It was the safari suit in the 1970s that the military replica clothing and casual wear, we will say no more! The costume disco costume 3 piece set was very popular in the 1970s, with flared trousers or bell-bottom. The 1980s showed a return of over tapered trousers.
Tailor this costume day varies depending on where you've written or designed. British suits jacket usually strong with two openings at the back of the pad and shoulders almost. Italian suits have no mouths normally, and are slightly tapered, with heavily padded shoulders. Americans are casual suits with shoulder pads moderate, sloping sides and a separate ventilation. They sometimes have side vents or louvers in both back
For 2011 and 2012 are the cuts that matters. Think broad shoulders, narrow waist and lower body and the most flattering for every body type male, what makes a man confident and masculine. It's the classic style with a Victorian style imitate formal know-how in the 1930s, and the thinness of the 1960s. But not as thin as a few years ago, but thin and a half with the top button of the court. Although only chest elegant suits double breasted suits have made a comeback, and that not only develops and much better place.

Both combinations should have a front pocket. Big enough for a small handkerchief
Synthetic substances from cheap cashmere. But wool is the gold standard of a beautiful costume. The colors vary, but most are still in business around the world with conservative pinstripe or solid colors in shades of gray, navy and black. However, the controls and frameworks for games to be used, also, especially in the UK.
Although the styles have changed over the years and continue to change, a well-designed, custom made suit is always a good selection of designer fabrics and workmanship, if successful, are flattering. Of course, if the cost is not a consideration, you can put a costume, choose their own hand-cut and crafted by a wonderful tailor-made dress is especially important in the famous Savile Row in London. There are many fashion designers all over the world in order, you can buy ready, nice suits, of course, be modified to reflect fit your body and your taste.