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Mon, November 17, 2008 8:57 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 All the men delving into the world of men’s fashion would know what magic the French cuff can create in your wardrobe. The perfect spice needed to embolden your clothing is what the French cuff gives you, not to mention the enormous amount of presence it renders to your personality. And my friends, who are not aware about the spell that these cuffs can cast on your look, you need to read this for sure!
Here we go!
The French-cuffs has many roles to play but here, let’s see how you can dress up casually for a business purpose without losing the elegance that formal dressing grants you. Listed below are some combinations that you can employ to create the perfect clothing aura about you. The idea here is to wear classy dress shirts in combination with different garbs.
If you are in for a business-casual look, then tie has no role to play in it but that doesn’t mean that your clothing should not well-tailored. Never mistake the casual-business dressing for a rumpled look. It never sends a good message in business. Be sure that you portray yourself with grace and a good measure of humility.
• An icy-pink cotton button down shirt with cashmere dark navy chalk stripe mink notched lapel serves for a perfect combination to render the casually elegant air around you. You can also wear a two-buttoned single breasted peak instead of it which indeed looks extremely dressier and classy.
• Medium blue sea- island cotton French cuff with a royal blue single breasted wool suit will work wonders if well tailored. The cuffs can either be striped or solid.
• One of the must haves for the winter gear in your wardrobe is the cream colored Mongolian cashmere zip neck Sorrento sweater. Wear it with a dress shirt flaunting French cuffs in combination with a pair of warm brown wool trousers and you’ll never miss the large amount of eye balls falling on you with will admiration.
• Also a shiny black leather blazer with a bright sea-island cotton French-cuffed shirt with jazzy cufflinks, a pair of indigo blue jeans with cowboy boots will knock everyone’s socks off if you want to have a dramatic day some time.
A rule of the thumb is to be neatly dressed come what may because if it is women that you have around you then, every single detail of your will be noticed. So if you want to dress to kill, then the key lies in creating a curious interest through your clothing. The admiring stares will tell you all about how you look.
Tags: Cuff-Links, French cuffs, Men’s style, style tips
Fri, June 20, 2008 4:59 am By James Coolridge
 After the success of “Pirates of the Caribbean”, people of all age groups, from kids to adults, just love to wear the pirate costumes. They have become inevitable part of a Halloween party. Pirate dressing is more widely seen than ever. It is also easy to create.
To create a pirate costume, buy a good quality seafarer’s frock coat with deep cuffs and shiny buttons. You should match your pirate costume with the most suitable accessories. Purchase the best looking sideways hat, high boots, one hoop earring and a bandanna to enhance the look of your costume. To give your dress the finishing touch, carry a sword.
In a good costume shop, you will find all the necessary accessories and costumes under one roof. Search for a good quality Captain’s hook, if you the Peter Pan variety are your choice.
Tags: Pirates, costumes, theme, parties
Thu, June 19, 2008 5:03 am By James Coolridge
 T- Shirt trade has evolved as a very competitive market. No wonder why, t shirts are used everyday day in, day out.
The variety brands, colors, fabrics and designs of t-shirts found is simply amazing! This variety will bowl you over and confuse you as to what one to get.
The pricing of t-shirts also varies according to the brands. You can get t shirts ranging from £3 to £60.
Plain white t shirts are generally cheaper. You can make them look like an expensive branded t-shirt simply by printing designs of your choice. All you need to do is find a plane t-shirt of the right size and fabric and then take it to a t-shirt printer where you could get your favorite designs printed on your t-shirt for a small fee.
Another idea to personalize your t shirt is by getting any letters printed on your t shirt. Take your t shirt to the printing place and ask them to print the letters you want on the t shirt. More and more people are now opting for getting their t shirts printed because it is getting cheaper to print your own t shirts.
If you want to mark your style statement in a casual way, look for brands that manufacture t shirts with funny slogans on them. One such brand is “Gorilla”. This has become very popular in Australia.
Tags: Summer, t-shirts, Clothing, cool, Tees
Wed, June 18, 2008 5:02 am By James Coolridge
 Which fabric is superior- cotton or polyester- is a much debated issue. Cotton is a natural fiber whereas polyester is synthetic. Being natural, cotton is related to green and clean. So cotton is better, right? Well, not exactly! In this article, we have tried to do a fair comparison of cotton and polyester. Read on.
Polyester is more stain resistant as compared to cotton garments. On the contrary, cotton garments waste a lot of energy. Cotton garments require frequent mild wash since they are less resistant to tough stains. Cotton demands hot water wash to remove the stains whereas you can easily wash off the tough stains using cold water if it is a polyester garment.
Synthetic fibers don’t loose their shape. Unlike cotton, polyester garments do not loose their shape.
Cotton is a renewable fiber. However, it is not grown sustainably. Moreover, the production of cotton demands use of high amounts of pesticides and insecticides. Organic cotton is good since it doesn’t use these harmful chemicals. However, organic cotton is highly water intensive.
On the other hand, polyester is less water intensive but requires more energy consumption. The increased use of wood and oil for the production of polyester is contributing to global warming. However, the advantage of polyester is that is 100% recyclable.
Hence, both cotton and polyester is not winner for the environment as far as the effects of the fibers on environment is concerned.
Tags: skin, cotton, Clothing, polyester, organic, friendly
Fri, June 13, 2008 12:53 pm By James Coolridge
 Lean man would like to put on muscles. On the other hand, heavier man will try to look lean. If you are in the second category, then here are a few tips for choosing the right clothes.
Jackets and blazers:
Avoid buying double-breasted suits. Instead, look for a single-breasted one which is buttoned high. Talking about jackets, choose one which doesn’t hang below your buttocks. If you have a bear belly, wear suspenders beneath the blazers. Pinstripes suits are the wise choice for heavier men.
Trousers:
Avoid any pleats or tucks in the material of your trousers to let the legs look slimmer.
Sweaters:
Thick wool will make you look bulkier. A good fit light material is the best buy. V-necks draw down and thin out the neck, so choose this style over a rounded neck.
Tags: Jackets, Trousers, sweaters, heavier man
Wed, June 11, 2008 12:55 pm By James Coolridge
 So you want your garments to be dry-cleaned? Well, get it done in moderation. The reason is the high drying temperatures and chemicals used in the dry-cleaning process deteriorate the threads and fabric which can directly damage your garment and shorten its life. So, get your garments dry-cleaned in a proper way.
It is always recommended to dry clean the suits once per season. If your suit is terribly stained with foods, take it to the dry cleaner immediately. Don’t try and remove the stain yourself, leave that to the professional. Inform them of the type of spot you have.
Make sure that you have surrendered your favorite suit to a good dry cleaner. If you identify the following signs in your suit, then change the dry cleaner ASAP!
• If your suit fits differently, the garment may be cleaned at the wrong temperature.
• If your dry cleaner has done hard-pressing, your fabric can become glossy.
• If you notice some imprints of press around the pockets and buttons of your suit, this may be because your dry cleaner has applied improper pressing techniques.
Then what should be done to prevent the damage in your garments? Follow these instructions to safeguard the fabric of your suit:
• Hang your fine suits up on a good wooden hanger. Mens clothing hooks are a strict no-no.
• Organize your closet. A jam-packed closet welcomes wrinkles in the wearings.
• Minimize dry cleaning. Don’t dry clean your suits more than three to four times a year.
• When you are hanging your suit, never button the suit jacket or zip.
• Brush your suit after each wearing. It takes off the surface dirt.
• Colors may undergo changes in the dry cleaning process. So, always clean both jacket and pants together.
• Hand pressing of the jacket is recommended.
Tags: jacket, Suit, closet, fabric
Thu, June 5, 2008 1:40 pm By James Coolridge
 So you have tried your level best to look a bit taller than your 6-inches tall girl but have not succeeded to increase your height. Don’t feel inferior, good clothing can also enhance your looks and hide your short stature. Here are a few tips.
Jackets and blazers:
Choose a slightly longer jacket cut — hanging a bit lower than usual below the buttocks — in order to extend the body. Conservative colors like black and navy work better for your blazers.
Trousers:
Your trousers should not have any cuffs or break so that the visual flow lengthens the
look of your legs.
Sweaters:
Don’t opt for a bulky sweater. A V-necked sweater will help enhance the look of your neck and torso. Choose a lightweight material and a cut that fits well.
Tags: Jackets, Blazers, Trousers, sweaters, shorter men.
Wed, June 4, 2008 9:29 am By James Coolridge
 If you working out in a gym, I won’t expect that you will always look and smell your best, ‘coz you do shed a lot of sweat. In fact, you stink by doing the high- intensity exercises. However, you can increase the chances of looking good and presentable while in a gym. Here is a list of what to prefer and what not to wear when you are in a gym.
Tank top and shorts: Wanna flaunt? Tank top and shorts will be the best to show off your abs and your pretty good arms.
Dirty, shabby clothes: Yes, it’s a gym and surely, you will sweat and smell badly ‘coz you are there for workout. However, don’t show up in dirty clothes. Your T-shirt full of stains won’t look your best foot forward in public. Save the ratty shirts for workouts at home.
Dogmatic T-shirts: socializing might occur in a gym. So, before you enter the gym, make sure that you don’t wear a T-shirts with opinionated slogans in it. The provocative T-shirt won’t let you date someone who doesn’t share your religious or political convictions.
Tags: gym, t-shirts, sweat, public, date.
Fri, May 23, 2008 4:59 am By James Coolridge
 If you spot a group of youngsters wearing the latest trendy clothes, you may often think that they are in fashion and you also should be wearing like them no matter whether it really looks good on you or not. But, this is in fact a wrong notion. Being in vogue is good, but what if the clothes which you wear mismatch what you are?
Your style should reflect your character and your personality. It should reflect what you are, what your inner self is. So if you want to be trendy, try to personalize the trend if it does not go well with your personality. Here are a few tips how you can bring out your own style statement.
Tired of your old faded jeans? Try drawing some graphics on them and look for the change- your character will be expressed in a unique way.
For the reserved nature, here is a tip- add trendy accessories, wear elegant and matching top of the line shoes and check out the difference!
Accessories mark a big difference. Shoes are also unique wear that add some flair to your wardrobe. Experiment with your style. Try to mismatch your shoes with the clothes and see how it makes you feel!
Colors are yet another important part of our mood, our lifestyle, our likes and our dislikes. You may want to wear bright colorful solids, funky pants when on a happy day while you may want to wear black or dark colors when you are gloomy.
If you wear black on a regular basis can be mistaken for a sad day. But at night, the black dress behind your black jacket can give you the perfect look for your Friday night.
So we conclude that don’t judge anyone for wearing or not wearing what is new in style. Sometimes these looks are not even made for anyone. Your clothes should not contradict you, rather should express who you are and how you feel.
Tags: Jeans, Accessories, clothes, personality
Wed, May 21, 2008 2:31 am By James Coolridge
 Do you wonder why every time you go shopping for clothes, you never come back without emptying your wallet? Well, this is because you are probably overspending on buying clothes. Here are a few tips to follow so that you don’t end up spending more than you actually should.
The factory and retail stores are the best options in choosing for clothes. When you look for the clothes, make sure that you check the fabric thoroughly for some flaws. The clothes’ size must fit you. Check for quality standards and make sure that they meet the brand specifications.
The price of clothes usually reaches the peak during on-season. So, it is better to buy clothes during off season. We know that may like to be updated about the latest fashion. It is a good idea but, since you are looking for ways to save cash during every purchase, it is better if you buy the classic clothing as these will never run out of style.
There are many trusted online stores where you can shop for numerous fashion products. They are delivered to you free, wherever you are in the world. These fashion wears available at online stores are mostly of good quality and economical as well (that is why they are called as trusted online stores!).
So next time when you go for shopping, make sure that you don’t waste your bucks unnecessarily on the clothing.
Tags: online stores, cash, fashion wears
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