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?

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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