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Archive for March, 2009
Cummerbund
On March - 21 - 2009
Cummerbunds are typically worn with a tuxedo (black tie). They are often shiny and made from silk. They are not functional, but you may store some coins or tickets in the folds. Cummerbunds look better on young and skinny men. With a tuxedo, the cummerbund should be either black or dark blue. If you intend on going to a fashion show then any color will do.
How to Polish Your Shoes
On March - 21 - 2009
Our English friend explains well how to polish your shoes to keep them tidy and increase their lifespan. You need: A brush (pigs’ hair), wax or cream polish, toothbrush, cloth, chamois.
The Suitorialist
On March - 16 - 2009
The Suitorialist is a term for our page on SuitSociety, on which gentlemen can send us their photo and comment on photos of men in formal fashionable clothing.
Paisley
On March - 16 - 2009
Paisley pattern is a droplet-shaped motif that is commonly used for ties, bowties, pocket squares, lining of the felt and jacket.
Pointy shoes; San Jose, California
On March - 10 - 2009
How To Get The Length Of The Pants Of Your Suit Right.
On March - 7 - 2009
The length of your suit’s pants might make you look longer, shorter, trendier, old-fashioned.
The length of the pants of your suit depends on your personal preference. That is rule number one; follow your personal style rather than what a salesman is telling you. However, there is certain etiquette you might want to know about. In most cultures, the pants of the suit should be 1 centimeter above the sole of your shoe when standing up straight (measured from the back of the pants). I wear my pants 4 centimeters above the sole of my shoes which means you can see my socks when I walk, which is fine. You can play around with colored socks that match your outfit. When you sit, people shouldn’t have to see your bare calves or hairy legs (like mine). Especially during formal events, make sure your socks are long enough. David Beckham has the perfect length pants.
The major advantage of tailoring your pants to 4 centimeters above the sole of the shoe is that there are no extreme folds at the bottom. For me, a single subtle folding works. Long and skinny people often look better if they wear their pants of the suit a little longer (2 centimeters above the sole) because high-flood pants will optically create the illusion that the person’s legs are even longer. Short men should avoid wearing their pants only 1 or 2 centimeter above the sole of the shoe because many folds at the bottom creates the optical illusion that the person is even shorter. Read the rest of this entry »
