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Paralleling the increasingly ornate jackets and waistcoats, the fashionable formal shirt of the time began showing up columns of unassuming ruffles or subtly embroidered lace either along the placket or across the entire front of the shirt. With the new style becoming mainstream in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the patterns and effects became more and more elaborate. Other options for shirt bosoms included an ever wider range of pleats and tucks, usually with fly fronts that did not need any studs.
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Let me take you through a ravishing classic this Wednesday: Classic black and white or blue stripped
You can never go wrong with the classics. This look will bring together all your passion for blacks but in a sophisticated style. Striped blazers/jackets have really made a massive comeback. Black and white striped jacket will be good to go here. And it will definitely be versatile. Keep your shoes formal and a pair of sunglasses will only add to the overall mysterious charm.
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When not to wear Button-down Collars?
Do not wear a button down collared shirt with a double-breasted suit, either. These suits are by nature dressier than single breasted, and it would be a fashion blunder to mix the informal collar with the dressy suit!
Motivational Mondays
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One of my favorite quotes that always put me in the driver’s seat:
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”
– Dalai Lama
Mind Your Suit Mistakes – Part 2
The first part of the blog covered a few salient points on everyday suit mistakes. Now, let’s move along to discuss more of them. And remember, there’re no quick fixes.
Wearing Long Jacket Sleeves:
Like in the case of the tie in the previous blog, the length of the sleeve on the suit jacket should be of a particular length, and, if not, it could play spoilsport. Make sure the jacket sleeves are above the wrist bone—don’t worry it won’t be that short—and should allow a clearance of half-an-inch of shirt.
Fastening Too Many Buttons:
Unaware of how many buttons you need to fasten on both your shirt and jacket? Well, you are not alone. However, remember it can have a huge impact on your overall look. Here are the rules that go into buttoning up your jacket: if what you have is a single button jacket, fasten it when you stand up and unfasten it when you decide to sit down. If it’s a two-button jacket, fasten the top button leaving the bottom one undone. If it’s a three-button jacket, fasten the top two or only the middle one and leave the bottom open. As for the shirt, simply leave one button open and fasten the others.
Wearing an Undershirt:
If you’ve decided to wear an undershirt, ensure you pick the right one to go under the dress shirt. The right one shouldn’t reveal the area around the neck, and this means a proper choice would be either v-neck or low neck. The last thing you’d want is to put on an undershirt. But if you’re really hard-pressed to wear one, watch out for visible signs of it revealing under the dress shirt, as it is completely out of sync with the formal look imparted by a suit.
When The Tag Stitching And Sleeve Tags Are Left In The Suit:
The tag stitching is usually applied to the front jackets, jack shoulders, vents and breast pocket of the jacket. The closed vents of a jacket can give an improper fit and a godawful look, and if the brand of suit you are wearing is revealing this, it could further put you down. The brand tag is generally seen at the sleeve’s bottom, so ensure you remove the tag before you wear it lest someone asks if you are planning on sending your suit back to where it came from.
Wearing Multiple Accessories:
How much can you actually accessorize with a suit on? Experts would you tell no more than three, and when you put on accessories, ensure they are subtle. Be really picky-picky: all you’d want is a watch, a tie bar and a pocket square. They should neither be dour nor flamboyant in terms of look. Too many accessories don’t go light on the eyes and are intended to attract too much attention.
Failing To Store The Suit Properly:
Almost every man is prone to storing his suit incorrectly, and expects a helping hand. The way you want your suit to look will also depend on how you store the suit; therefore, do this right every time. Never fold the suit vertically. Hang it up in the wardrobe with a wide wooden coat hanger. Never use a small, plastic hanger because they tend to stretch the fabric and put the padding of the suit out of shape. A wooden hanger can help recover the suit’s original shape.
Mind Your Suit mistakes – Part 1
Wearing a suit, like doing any other thing in the world, can be tricky. Put the whammy on yourself, especially when you get it done from a great professional tailor. And what if you aren’t a habitual wearer of suit, things can just go unnoticed—and hard to spot too. We, at Bucco Couture, advise men on how to wear your suit right even if it is the nth time. After all, we wouldn’t let you look naïve and goof up the effort.
Trousers being too capacious and baggy:
If your suit trousers are too baggy and roomy, they can give you a sloppy and simpy look. Also, it can lend you a short and stumpy look than you actually are. Ensure you go for a fit trouser look with a trouser length that barely borders on the top of your shoes.
Selecting the wrong shoes:
Your shoes are instant attention grabbers, and people do give a sure shot look at them. Prefer moderately pointed or classic rounded toe over the square-shaped toe. As for the colors, pick black or brown leather uppers and leather soles as much as possible; the two-color theory practically works wonders with any suit color.
Choosing the wrong length tie:
The tie should be of specific length, and this rings true for almost every outfit of your choice. The full length of the tie should fall mid-way between the top and bottom of the belt buckle and should be neither longer or shorter than this. Ensure the length of the tie is right every single time; practice tying the perfect tie length to achieve the intended results.
Too baggy a shirt:
The last thing a man would look for is a baggy shirt that’s just too much. And with formal attire like suit, it can mar an otherwise flattering look and look completely out of sorts; therefore, ensure your collar do not have space of more than two fingers. Ensure the shoulder seams touches the edge of the shoulder. Also, there should be no fabric in excess about your torso when you tuck the shirt into your pants.
There is more to come in the concluding part of the blog, but that’s for another day.
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Freestyle Fridays
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The point of wearing a casual shirt is not only to look stylish but also to stay comfortable. Make sure to check that the fabric of the causal shirt is really light and breathable. In addition, you must see that the fabric is sweat absorbent and doesn’t stick to your body. Try going for a casual shirt with a breathable quality fabric.
Throwback Thursdays
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1960s mod, or modernist, fashion is characterized by clean lines, slim fits and narrow cuts. The style – embraced by The Who, Brian Jones and Steve McQueen – is done of the most enduring trends of the last century. Classic outfits such as box-like jackets, knitted polo shirts, tapered trousers, Italian-cut suits featured bright colors and patterns. And most of these mod-style pieces are still regulars on store shelves!
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Corduroy, as a fabric, is easy to spot. These pants are great for colder weather, as they will heat up and keep your legs toasty. If you’re prepared to make an entrance and appreciate the classic design, choose to style these bottoms with a jumper button down, or blazer. These look fabulous in a casual setting, so why not pair them up with a T-shirt, loose sweatshirt and sneakers?
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So, how do you get the perfect fit for your shirt?
You need to ensure the shirt fits in three key areas — chest, shoulders and neck — and then try to get as much right as possible.
The rest of your shirt can be conveniently altered by a tailor, and won’t cost you a bomb. But your chest and shoulders are usually unalterable. And collars can be altered, but it isn’t easy to do without ruining the shirt.
Motivational Mondays
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“The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.” – Hasidic Proverb