Author: Carmen Bucco

Bespoke shirts are hand-patterned to give you a perfect fit every time. A Bucco Couture bespoke shirt goes a step further with high-end details that add a sharp finish to your look. Edge stitching gives extra polish to our shirts, so you always look your best. Zero tie-space gives a clean frame for those days when you sport a tie on a night out or buttoned up at the office. We work directly with the mills to provide you all the choices you need in materials and styling. Choose from Loro Piana, Zenga, and more complete with your favorite cuff, collar, and monogram for a shirt that’s as original as you are. All our bespoke shirts are proudly made in the USA. . For your personalized appointment call us at (908) 272-5031.

QUALITY over QUANTITY when it comes to your clothing

The Suit You Buy Above Could Cost You The Job — Literally! Why Custom Suits Will Rock Your World…

You know that feeling, gentlemen. 

You have a big function coming up, or a very promising job interview, so you find yourself scrambling for the most presentable formal wear you have. You might have a great shirt, or even a pair of pants that suits you flawlessly. Yet, look at the end result of the contents of your wardrobe — an outfit that passes the muster for formality, but does little to make you stand out. Even worse, your formalwear may simply be inappropriate with perhaps clashing or, and this is the worst offender of them all, ill-fitting pieces.

Why is fit so important?..

First, fit is absolutely indicative of quality. Compare the stitches on a low-end department store suit versus a made-to-measure suit. Sizing in mass-produced suits are based on average proportions in different weight/height brackets. This might seem like the proper way to go, but people vary vastly. Ever have a friend who was close to you in height and weight, but was proportionally distinct from yourself? The mass produced suits in many stores would not and could not accommodate for every variation in the same size bracket, so almost everybody buying mass-produced suits is left for wanting.

Fit is very important in other regards…

If you have an eye for detail, you may notice that the stitches are tighter on a made-to-measure suit. This creates a longer-lasting product, as seams will have less points of pressures due to the suit being properly fitted. Not only that, but mass-produced suits often do not match up with patterns along the seams. Prints can make or break a suit, and can even inadvertently make a man look husky if they are not chosen and matched up carefully. These may seem like tiny details to somebody new to fashion, but these are signs any man should be aware of as he considers a new suit purchase.

A properly fitted suit can do a number of things to make you look even better…

A proper fit can accommodate where you need extra space (a must for gentlemen with broad shoulders) and be taken in by a clever tailor to make your fit slimming at the same time. A made-to-measure suit can make even a couch-potato excited to go to formal functions, because almost everybody loves a self-esteem booster like looking sharp in custom clothing made to fit.

In the end… That boost of confidence may prove more useful than you ever thought. 

A prospective employer will notice made-to-fit clothing and understand you are a man who does not miss a single detail. Better yet, that boost of self-esteem from your unique formalwear might just have you standing a little taller. Regardless of what you need a suit for, you will be impressed with the quality and fit delivered by a made-to-measure suit. Your investment will yield you many returns for years to come, and its durability will pay for itself in no time at all.

Everything depends on your budget and what best fits you. Weather it is ready-made, custom or bespoke there is a better you in there!

Cruisin’ Baby…THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR!

“…make sure you give yourself **OPTIONS** and be careful how you pack…”
Tаkіng a cruise іѕ оnе of thе mоѕt fun vacations thаt уоu саn take because it gіvеѕ уоu a lаrgе amount of options whеn choosing whеrе уоu wаnt tо gо аnd for hоw lоng. There are mаnу destinations thаt уоu саn сhооѕе from аnd dереndіng on thаt сhоісе уоu wіll bе able tо decide whаt tо wеаr оn уоur cruise. If you are сruіѕіng tо Alaska fоr іnѕtаnсе уоur сlоthіng mау bе hеаvіеr thаn you аrе оn уоur wау tо the Cаrіbbеаn. Of соurѕе уоu are gоіng tо want to hаvе a good ѕеlесtіоn оf сruіѕе frіеndlу сlоthеѕ for wеаrіng аbоаrd thе bоаt.

You ѕhоuld have casual clothes that уоu саn wеаr оn your оff dауѕ frоm thе ship. Alѕо уоu wаnt tо сhесk with the сruіѕе thаt you аrе tаkіng and ѕее hоw mаnу fоrmаl nіght thеу hаvе bесаuѕе уоu nееd tо hаvе drеѕѕу сlоthеѕ fоr thеѕе nіghtѕ аѕ wеll.

On fоrmаl night men uѕuаllу wеаr either a tuxedo or a dark ѕuіt (custom suits аrе bеѕt) and women саn wеаr thеіr fаvоrіtе сосktаіl оr evening outfit. You want tо аlѕо make sure thаt іf уоu аrе gоіng tо be dіnіng іn thе main dіnіng room fоr dinner thаt уоu hаvе some casual drеѕѕу сlоthеѕ аѕ wеll. DON’T FRET! It’s not like this anymore!

Mеn wіll wаnt tо wеаr nice раntѕ аnd a nісе shirt thаt has buttons. Women fоr dinners саn wеаr thіngѕ ѕuсh аѕ ѕun drеѕѕеѕ, nісе раntѕ аnd a top wіll wоrk also.

Remember thаt when tаkіng your nеxt cruise уоu nееd tо сhесk thе weather for the time оf year уоu аrе gоіng so уоu mаkе sure уоu расk thе bеѕt сlоthеѕ fоr thе season. When the tіmе соmеѕ tо pack for аn upcoming vacation, you mау bе fееlіng оvеrwhеlmеd. Dереndіng оn whеrе you аrе gоіng and hоw lоng уоu plan to bе trаvеlіng, it саn tаkе a lot of effort аnd рlаnnіng to gеt расkеd. The next tіmе уоu wіll be packing, іt is іmроrtаnt to gеt оrgаnіzеd аnd саrеfullу рlаn what you nееd. Nо mаttеr where уоu are gоіng, there аrе сеrtаіn thіngѕ all trаvеlеrѕ nееd. If уоu ѕtаrt wіth these bаѕісѕ, уоu will have no trouble расkіng for аn еnjоуаblе trір without wоrrу.
Stаrt with расkіng a gооd раіr оf Thierry Rаbоtіn Shоеѕ оr Vibram Fіvеfіngеr Shоеѕ. Both орtіоnѕ аrе grеаt fоr walking аnd оffеr style аnd соmfоrt. Nоthіng is wоrѕе thаn hаvіng sore fееt whіlе оn vасаtіоn. Enѕurе уоur fееt аrе соmfоrtаblе, whеn расkіng; bе ѕurе tо toss іn a few extra pairs оf underwear and ѕосkѕ. While іt mіght ѕееm funnу for adults tо hаvе spare сlоthеѕ, you nеvеr knоw whаt mіght happen. If you ѕіt оn ѕоmеthіng wеt оr you are еxроѕеd to a ѕuddеn ѕtоrm, уоur underwear аnd ѕосkѕ wіll nееd сhаngіng juѕt as muсh аѕ the rest оf уоur clothing.

Pасk at least оnе drеѕѕіng uр оutfіt. Evеn іf уоu plan tо gо tо a casual destination whеrе vасаtіоn wear іѕ аррrорrіаtе fоr mоѕt places, you mау come асrоѕѕ ѕоmеthіng уоu wаnt tо do that requires ѕоmеthіng a little dressy. Sоmе restaurants hаvе dress codes or уоu mау juѕt want to gо out and celebrate, rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf any оutѕіdе drеѕѕ code. Whіlе оn vасаtіоn, іt іѕ nice tо splurge аnd lооk уоur bеѕt, аt lеаѕt fоr one evening.

Finally, remember tо brіng all of your toiletry іtеmѕ. Whеn trаvеlіng, tоіlеtrіеѕ are оnе of the most common fоrgоttеn items. This is whу gift shops are stocked wіth dеоdоrаnt and tооthраѕtе аt three tіmеѕ the рrісе уоu wоuld рау at hоmе. Pасk a tоіlеtrу bаg аnd then review at lеаѕt оnсе thаt еvеrуthіng уоu need іѕ in іt. Tаkе tіmе tо mentally go thrоugh уоur mоrnіng аnd evening rоutіnе аnd еnѕurе that each іtеm you need has been packed. Sіnсе mаnу of thе іtеmѕ wіll bе nееdеd at thе lаѕt-mіnutе bеfоrе уоu lеаvе fоr your vасаtіоn, уоu mау want to take one last іnvеntоrу before zipping up your bаg аnd hіttіng the road.

The Suit You Buy Above Could Cost You The Job — Literally! Why Custom Suits Will Rock Your World…
You know that feeling, gentlemen. You have a big function coming up, or a very promising job interview, so you find yourself scrambling for the most presentable formal wear you have. You might have a great shirt, or even a pair of pants that suits you flawlessly. Yet, look at the end result of the contents of your wardrobe — an outfit that passes the muster for formality, but does little to make you stand out. Even worse, your formalwear may simply be inappropriate with perhaps clashing or, and this is the worst offender of them all, ill-fitting pieces.

Why is fit so important? First, fit is absolutely indicative of quality. Compare the stitches on a low-end department store suit versus a made-to-measure suit. Sizing in mass-produced suits are based on average proportions in different weight/height brackets. This might seem like the proper way to go, but people vary vastly. Ever have a friend who was close to you in height and weight, but was proportionally distinct from yourself? The mass produced suits in many stores would not and could not accommodate for every variation in the same size bracket, so almost everybody buying mass-produced suits is left for wanting.

Fit is very important in other regards. If you have an eye for detail, you may notice that the stitches are tighter on a made-to-measure suit. This creates a longer-lasting product, as seams will have less points of pressures due to the suit being properly fitted. Not only that, but mass-produced suits often do not match up with patterns along the seams. Prints can make or break a suit, and can even inadvertently make a man look husky if they are not chosen and matched up carefully. These may seem like tiny details to somebody new to fashion, but these are signs any man should be aware of as he considers a new suit purchase.

A properly fitted suit can do a number of things to make you look even better. A proper fit can accommodate where you need extra space (a must for gentlemen with broad shoulders) and be taken in by a clever tailor to make your fit slimming at the same time. A made-to-measure suit can make even a couch-potato excited to go to formal functions, because almost everybody loves a self-esteem booster like looking sharp in custom clothing made to fit.

That boost of confidence may prove more useful than you ever thought. A prospective employer will notice made-to-fit clothing and understand you are a man who does not miss a single detail. Better yet, that boost of self-esteem from your unique formalwear might just have you standing a little taller. Regardless of what you need a suit for, you will be impressed with the quality and fit delivered by a made-to-measure suit. Your investment will yield you many returns for years to come, and its durability will pay for itself in no time at all.

 

To Starch Or Not To Starch…That Is The Question

So you just bought some great new custom shirts from Bucco  and you’re wondering if you should starch them? Great question!

To answer this properly you should know exactly what starch is and why we use it. Clothing or laundry starch is a liquid that is prepared by mixing a vegetable starch in water, and is used when you launder your clothes.  Starch was widely used in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries to stiffen the wide collars of fine linen which surrounded the necks of the wealthy.  During the 19th century and early 20th century, it was stylish to stiffen the collars and sleeves of men’s shirts and the ruffles of girls’ petticoats by applying starch to them as the clean clothes were being ironed.
Aside from the smooth, crisp edges it gave to clothing, it served practical purposes as well. Dirt and sweat from a person’s neck and wrists would stick to the starch rather than to the fibers of the clothing, and would easily wash away along with the starch. After each laundering, the starch would be reapplied. Today, the product is sold in aerosol cans or applied at the Dry Cleaners.

 

 

Starch makes clothes look crisp, clean and neat and often gives the person wearing the garment a more affluent look. So it should be a no-brainer to starch your shirts, right? Not necessarily, there are some pros and cons that you should consider when deciding how to best protect this investment in your wardrobe.  After all, these beautiful shirts were created just for you, they fit you perfectly and they are a crucial part of your new wardrobe, so you’ll want them to last a lifetime.
Let’s start with the pros  of starching, as I stated, you get a clean and crisp appearance after starching. Ironing is easier on a starched shirt. Starched garments resist stains and washing a stain out isn’t as hard to do. They are also less likely to wrinkle. Businessmen wearing starched shirts send a message of being well put-together by wearing a well-pressed wrinkle-free shirt. However, the cons of starching are that the starch makes clothes feel scratchy and uncomfortable against your skin. Most professionals agree that it could break the fabric down and that certainly reduces the life of the garment. Knife edges on the sleeves will likely one day come back from the laundry frayed.

 

Starching works best on 100% cotton fabrics but cotton/poly blends don’t starch well. Dark shirts don’t either and if they are over-treated or saturated with the starch, they could develop a shine. Again, starch is best for business and formal wear. GQ Magazine agrees that starch is better suited to formal wear and their advice is to avoid starch for other types of shirts. They say the best treatment for your shirts is hand pressed with no starch. However, if you really want a crisp and fresh look, you can ask your dry-cleaner for light starch.

 

Ultimately it comes down to this, it’s a personal choice. If you think nothing beats the crispness of elegant dress shirt then by all means, starch your shirts to give yourself that added edge. If you have sensitive skin and itchy fabrics are uncomfortable then choose comfort and don’t starch them. If you want your shirts to last a very long time, then absolutely don’t starch and protect your investment. At Bucco Couture, we believe in educating our customers so that we can help them to make informed choices when it comes to not only shopping for new pieces to add to your wardrobe but also caring for your clothing properly in addition to showing you ways to improve your image and be the best dressed man in your office.   Check out our video on starch. 

Wools come from many mills around the world Asia, Italy, England and many other places. Suits can come in many variations wool/ poly blends, 100% wool, Wool/Cashmere and Wool/Silk blends. Depending on where they come from can change the price very much. A fine suit normally starts in the 80’s and 90’s and can move up from there. A super 120 can make a beautiful suit when you get into Super 150’s and up you are at the top of the line when it comes to quality. Just be aware you can get a super 150’s suit but know where the material comes from. That is where a lot of people make the mistake. Don’t be fool by the tag look into the shell fabric inside the suits and should tell you what it is made of. Super any number means: how much 1 Grams of wool or any of that fabric will extend, means the smaller the number the heaver the fabric is, it’s not like a carpet thread role. Super lightweight, high twist fabrics were established by Italian mills over 5 years ago. The fabrics are milled with high tech machines that spin the thread like nothing else which makes it finer. Always remember the higher the s-number the better the fabric.

Now the number refers to the fineness of the wool as measured in microns Fineness is just one quality component: Length, strength, color, and crimp are also important, with the first two particularly so. Length is critical because the longer the fiber, the stronger the yarn that can be spun from it. Strength is critical because the yarn must be twisted very tightly (hence the name high-twist fabric) to achieve a fine weave. The way in which the fabric is finished also plays an enormous role in the feel and look. There is a possibility that a super 100 can feel as luxurious as a super 120 to 140 but that is all because of the finishing. It is not easy to get such fine wool, sheep flocks have to be specially bred and managed so they grow the requisite fleece

So how should you maintain your closet in this world of wool? Make super 100s and Super 150s the mainstay of your wardrobe. They are durable, resilient, Treat above super 150s’ or silk, cashmere wool blends as your home run suits.

For the record super 100’s and up does not mean the stitch count it is the fineness of the thread. Watch wear the actual material is spun and milled that makes a big difference. If you are buying high end brand name materials for under $1200.00 question it. If you want that lavish look like you see on news and sports casters remember those materials probably have a blend that is where that luxurious look comes from.

At Bucco Couture for our custom and bespoke clothing we use only the best, qualified mills in the world to deliver your garment looking and feeling luxurious. We truly believe that is what makes a great looking suit.