Post on 17-May-2015
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Dressing for Success (Por Homme)
Style Pointers for Men
What do you think are the most important factors that a man should consider when dressing formally?
Who do you think has good style?
Now it’s your turn
Got dressed in the dark?
Throw out the old look
Rubbish suit
Start afresh!
Let’s visit the tailor
First Impressions Last!
“Suits you Sir”
“Any man will be in good spirits and good temper when he’s well dressed.”
Charles Dickens
Buying a Suit
What are the most important things one should consider when buying a suit?
Now it’s your turn
Well Tailored
Wool
Well Pressed
High Quality
Smooth over the shoulders
Lapels Flat
Too much space in the chest
Armhole too wide
Sleeves too long
Jacket too long
Fabrics
Colours & Patterns…
Styles and Cuts
Double Breasted
2 Button Single Breasted
3 Button Single Breasted
4 Button Single Breasted
The Waistcoat
The Tuxedo
Lining
Cuffs
Trousers
Match your jacket
Sit high on the waist
One clean break
Don’t over expose your socks
Zip it
Shirts
Choosing Colours
Match to your skin tone …
Match to your suit
Collars
Kent
Cutaway
Wider Cutaway
Casual Collar
The Button Down Collar
Wing Collar
Cuffs
Double Cuff
Cuff Links
Monogrammes
Keep to the cuffs
Or classier still … your waist
“Off the Peg” Vs Bespoke
Ties
Well Coordinated
Tie Pin
The Knots
Four In Hand
Half Windsor
Full Windsor
For the James Bonds …
Bow Tie
The Don’ts
Clash Checks with Stripes
Novelty Ties
Disgusting!
Belts
The traditional gentleman wears braces
“Clothes should hang from the shoulder, not from the waist”
Oscar Wilde
Socks
No white ones…
…unless
You are Michael Jackson
Grey
Navy
Black
Shoes
Stick to black
Leather Soles
Care
Dry Clean
Ruined suit
Keep it simple
Make sure all colours match
Select collars to suit your neck
Fasten your tie up
Care for your clothes
Dress for yourself
Make sure it all fits well
“Don’t dress for others, dress for yourself. Clothes should be an extension of what
you represent and feel inside.”Marco Pierre White
Off you go then …
谢谢