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Posts Tagged ‘Jackets’
Tue, November 18, 2008 11:23 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Nothing as we all know, beats the elegance and grace of leather and I have seen almost waiting for the winter months to come so that they put on their leather garbs or move out shopping the designs that’ll redefine their style quotient. If you already aware about the skins best suited for leather jackets, it’s great but if you are unaware about the basic styles and hides you should move in for, then you have landed at just the right place. Here we go!
Leather is primarily available in two basic types – the lambskin leather and the cow hide leather.
The precise difference between the two is that the lambskin leather is extremely smooth, soft and has a glossy appearance most of the times. These things become all the more apparent the moment you lay your hands on it. Whenever you go shopping to a store asking for a lambskin jacket, compare it with its cowhide leather and you’ll see the stark difference in the texture and sheen of the two. I would clearly say that and lambskin leather is anytime more elegant and give a formal air about it in comparison to others in the leather category. One thing I must mention here is that lambskin leather is substantially less rugged and hence its chances of showing damage are far more and faster than others. But if a sophisticated and dressy look is what you are shooting for, then lambskin makes for the best choice.
Cowhide, on the other hand is a more common variety of leather which is often found in most men’s jackets. The biggest advantage of cowhide is that it makes for a versatile material and carries a more matte finish, there by rendering a more casual look among all the leathers. Also cowhide leather is much more resilient to damage and can take on great deal of wear and tear.
So now that you know the pros and the cons of the two hides, you’ll never go wrong in picking the right piece for yourself. The style and the design of the jacket, however plays an important role choosing the right piece for your self so select judiciously. You can skim through a few men’s fashion magazines to know the latest styles. If that seems a constraint too, then hang around until I get to you my next article on Fall leather jackets for 2008!
Tags: Jackets, leather, men’s jackets, jackets for men, men’s leather jacket
Wed, September 24, 2008 11:04 am By James Coolridge
 Spice up your fashion fundamentals this winter with the latest launch of three attractive men’s jackets. The fashion market is going to witness many more in the time to come. These four men’s winter jackets will not only save you from the cold, but also give a new look with their appealing looks.
Top design company from Canada Club Monaco has launched a basic black winter coat. Made from high quality wool and the finest cashmere, this winter coat is sure to add the desired style statement in you. With the quality of wool and fabric used, this winter coat from Cub Monaco brings in the warmth in chilling winter. The two side pockets are just added to enable extra heat for your cold hands. The important aspect in the new winter jacket is its 3/4 length, which is this years’ winter fashion theme. You can consider the new men’s winter jacket from Club Monaco as your everyday coat as its color and unfussy design will go well with everything you wear. It will go nice with the most informal dressing to the formal attires as well.
The next offering comes from the famous Italian brand Armani. Armani has to offer a long, exquisitely tailored coat to the fashion freaks this winter. This olive green piece of Armani suits for all occasions. The heavyweight 100% wool twill exterior is sufficient to fight the winter this year. Armani has not compromised with the design of the new men’s winter jacket. Its lightly padded shoulders and a silhouette-slimming cut make the winter jacket the perfect fit for all the dressy clothes.
Marc Jacobs has unveiled its winter collection of men’s jackets with the new duffle coat, which is a very popular design for this winter. The blue Marc by Marc Jacobs uses the heavyweight wool to catch the heat during the winter. This duffle coat has a hidden zip front under the toggle button to ensure that the much needed body heat does not escape out. Completely designed to provide the necessary heat in this winter, this men’s winter jacket gives a relaxed, loose fit. You can also add extra layers under the Marc Jacob men’s winter jacket. You can pair it up with any combination and it will certainly look great.
Choose the one that looks great on you. This winter you have with you a lot of men’s winter jacket to choose. The best brands and designers have launched their best creations for this winter. Get the one from these 3 Stylish Winter Jackets this season.
Tags: Jackets, Men Winter Jacket, Winter Coats, Designer Winter Jacket
Tue, August 19, 2008 8:43 am By James Coolridge
 Leather jackets have been a men’s wardrobe staple for decades. Jackets can also be categorized according to the type of motorcycle riding, such as cruiser, racing, and others. Leather, textile, and mesh motorcycle jackets are popular among motorcyclists. While leather remains a favorite from old times, mesh and textile are catching up.
A great deal of efforts are nowadays put into design of motorcycle jackets and riders jackets so that they can serve for a two-way purpose, first to offer protection, and second to give a stylish look to the rider. When buying a leather motorcycle jacket, try to find out whether it is made from cowhide or sheepskin. Cowhide jackets are thicker, offer better protection, and are durable. Sheepskin jackets, on the other hand, are more fashionable as color can be easily and effectively imparted. You can get fashionable sheepskin jackets in a variety of zippered, patch worked and other fashionable designs.
Whatever jacket you choose, any good motorcycle leather jacket should not be stiff, should have a usable pocket space, and should offer weather protection, adjustability, and usability. The thickness of the leather determines the kind of protection and hence checks it out, depending on your requirement. You may also choose between short skin tight rider jackets which facilitate greater speeding, more comfortable jackets for city cruising, and leather jackets for racers.
Bikers are known to have their distinct fashion taste, something what most of them call a mix of street fashion flair and suburban cool. They are famous for their black leather gloves and leather jackets. Motorcycle clothing, has become more about style and less about function, the reason why people who don’t ride bikes still buy Harley clothes all the time. Harley clothing has come a long way as far as being trendy for women and appealing to non bikers.
As the bike fashion has evolved, so has the biker persona. No longer is the gang notion attached to Harley riders. So even if you are not a biker you can check out the Harley clothing line, as it is not much about functionality, but more of the individual style.
Some brands are more popular than others, and provide excellent quality jackets. Brands like Alpinestars, Fieldsheer, Firstgear, Icon, Joe Rocket, Shift, Carroll and Vanson offer high-quality motorcycle jackets.
Tags: Wardrobe, Jackets, leather, bikers clothing
Tue, July 1, 2008 1:31 pm By James Coolridge
 Traditionally colors, may it be in clothes, furnishings or more recently the web (frankly anything) was the domain of women. Well not any more the modern man is stepping up, choosing his style and color.
Previously colors were thought to be either feminine or masculine; in fact you wouldn’t catch a guy dead in pink or purple as they stood for feminine colors. But men nowadays are ready to experiment with colors in clothes as well as their surroundings; anything goes from pink shirts to purple cars.
A well dressed man in any shade of color can make a woman weak in the knees (I mean just imagine Brad Pitt in a Tux with a pink shirt). When a man knows how to use colors he can create a strong impact that will not only reflect his style but his personality as well.
Business colors
There is a sad fact that the modern man may be ready to explore color but the not so modern Boss is not. So you need to dress accordingly for work, but that does not mean you have to dress boringly in colors that do not suit your personality. Suits in Colors like charcoal gray, black, khaki, navy blue or French blue and shades of brown can be teemed with maroons, jade green or forest green, wine tones, grape tones, peach tones and very light pink in ties and shirts for a contemporary look. (you can even add splashes of orange, red or yellow)
Leisure Colors
When it comes to leisure you can be your own Boss, try any color with any combo (but please be tasteful). Try Khaki pants with an orange jacket and white shirt or go for a purple silk shirt with casual grey trousers, or you can simply wear your staple blue jeans with a variety of new shades in T-shirts say pink, soft greens, or even tie and die styles. You can be funky, sensual, sober or dashing with just a twist of color and a multitude of shades. So go for it.
Tags: Color, Jackets, Shirts, Style, shades of colors, khaki pants, business suits, leisure clothes
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
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.
Sat, May 10, 2008 1:48 pm By James Coolridge
 Wearing suits is not just confined to formal occasions. The piece of clothing also goes well with semi-formal events such as weddings, in church and funerals.
Whether you want to spend lavishly on your suit or want to own a respectable suit for a very reasonable price, you should know what to look for and how to wear. Here we provide you the general specifications of suit to enable you to make a better choice.
Jackets:
You can either get a single-breasted jacket with one line of buttons down the front with notched lapels or double-breasted with one to three working buttons on the right side with decorative buttons on the left with peaked lapels. Double-breasted suits are considered to be a symbol of class.
Talking about the vents, a single-vented suit has the split in the middle while a double-vented suit has one along each side seam of the jacket.
Trousers:
Trousers are purely a matter of personal preference. You can either go for a flat-front or a pleated one. The legs of the trousers- plain or cuffed- fall straight, get narrower or flare out from the hip to the ankle. We suggest you to set your own style instead of following the usual styles. Let others emulate you!
Fabric:
You can easily distinguish a suit by the mere glance at its fabric. Pick a good fabric so that you will enjoy a long time wearing the suit. After all, cheap stuff is not your choice!
When we talk about natural fabric, the first citation will be wool. So it is necessary to know which wool is really genuine.
Wool is broadly classified into virgin wool, shoddy wool and worsted wool. Virgin wool, as the name suggests, is the genuine one which is spun and woven straight from the sheep. Make sure that you never buy a suit made of shoddy wool because it is recycled from existing weaves.
Worsted wool has become very popular among the buyers. This is woven from long fibers, combed yarn with a high thread count. The fabric is best for your suit because the surface is clear and smooth.
Other popular fabrics include double-knit polyester, cotton, linen, silk and corduroy.
The polyester suits look very good and they are the perfect choice for casual suits or everyday suits but they are not a wise choice for formal events.
Silk is rather an elegant choice. It is stronger than steel and softer than the finest wool. It is more expensive and requires intense maintenance. But, it is valuable for your money. Silk blends well with linen, wool and even cotton.
Cotton is highly popular among the fabrics while corduroy and denim are fine as men’s casual suits and very acceptable for some business wear.
Sizing:
Apart from the fabric, sizing of the suit decides whether it will be good to wear or not. The measurement should be considered when purchasing a suit. Jacket size is based on chest measurement, with short, regular or long, depending on arm length. For instance, if the measurement of your chest is 44 inches, you should wear a 44L suit. The end of the sleeves should come just to the wrist and be an inch or two shorter than your shirt sleeves. If you button your jacket, it should feel snug but it should not restrictive to movement.
The trousers of a 42L should have a 36-inch waist.
Apart from the size, pattern and fabric, the most important thing which should be considered is- do you look good when you wear the suit? Just stand in front of the mirror. If it looks good, it is the right suit for you.
Tags: Jackets, Trousers, size, fabric, pattern
Sat, April 5, 2008 10:15 am By James Coolridge
 Your gigantic height may often make you feel awkward amidst “mid-sized” men. Don’t be the odd- man-out; make your dressing sense appealing by following a few tips given below.
Jackets and blazers:
Double-breasted jackets look great on tall men because they create a more bulky-looking midsection and do not bring attention to “vertical” flow. Tall men have an advantage of wearing less fitted style. However, don’t go for the baggy stuff. Choose the jackets that button up high, close to the neck.
Sweater:
Avoid sweaters that are too lightweight or tight or those with V-necks and turtlenecks. Choose a thicker weave with a higher neck, such as a crew (rounded) neck.
Trousers:
Pants with pleats or tucks in the waist area will look better for taller men. This will add some bulk and thereby adjust the length of your body.
Tags: Jackets, Trousers, sweaters, tall men.
Sun, March 30, 2008 5:49 pm By James Coolridge
 Are your clothes soul-sapping, painful daily reminders of the fact that you are …err… different from the rest? Well if you are taller, shorter, fatter or lankier than others, then your focus should be being stylishly comfortable, than can also hide whatever flaw(s) you have. If you want to appear taller, here’s what you can do:
1. A good fit is a must (that stands for any kinda body). If you don’t get good fits in ready-to-wear garments, get then custom made.
2. Wear clothes that have vertical lines, such as single-breasted jackets and pin stripes. Avoid horizontal stripes, bold colors and plaids. Dress in one single solid color from head to toe. Choose a color that is dark and complements your skin tone. Wear suits in dark colors.
3. Things to avoid are cuffed trousers, long jackets and hats.
4. Pick a sweater that’s made of thin material. Bulky pullovers or jackets or even layers in clothing will add pounds to your physique and will make you appear shorter.
Tags: Fit, Jackets, Trousers, hats, cuff, material, plaids, pullovers, sweaters
Wed, March 19, 2008 5:55 am By James Coolridge
 Most people fail to distinguish between a jacket and a blazer. The two words are often used interchangeably. While there are many similarities (both are standalone garments), there are some subtle differences as well. Learn to distinguish between a blazer and a jacket. We’ll tell you how.
Both jackets and blazers are standalone garments. Neither of them have a matching pair of pants, unlike let’s say, a suit jacket. While the blazer is usually in a solid color, the jacket can be textured and can come in different patterns.
It’s always good to keep yourself informed about the subtleties in male fashion to avoid inadvertently making a fashion faux pas. Jackets have evolved with time as sports jacket, leather jacket or a textured jacket. Blazers, on the other hand, are synonymous with sports person, have a semi-formal tilt. Available in solid colors or in pinstripes, blazers can also have brass buttons and come in single-breasted or double-breasted styles.
Though subtle, the difference between a blazer and a jacket is significant enough for you to take care to determine which is suitable for the type of occasion you will be attending. They each have their distinctive styles and they both have clothes that they can be best paired with. Take care to identify the subtle differences.
Tags: Jackets, Blazers, Buttons, Garmets
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