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Suited to wed

DJones has gotten a lot of press recently in a new market for us: the wedding industry. Drew is a newlywed, I’ve been married just over a month, and our marketing manager Christina is about to tie the knot herself. All of us have capitalized on our passion for custom tailored suits, and the groomsmen, ushers and fathers in our weddings definitely reaped the benefits.

I’ve written lots of times about the importance of a well-fitted suit. A wedding is no different. Think about it, every one of your wedding guests will be looking at the attire of you and your groomsmen. Wouldn’t you like to feel your most confident with an impeccably tailored suit or tuxedo? Your groomsmen will appreciate your eye for detail, and they’ll benefit from owning their own suit or tuxedo, rather than renting an ill-fitted off the rack garment. The difference in price from renting a tuxedo versus buying one of ours to wear again and again is definitely worth it.

One of the greatest things about DJones is the convenience factor. Whether you are a bride or groom–your time is precious when it comes to planning your wedding. To make your life easier, we’ll meet you at your home or office to fit you for your suit or tuxedo. We can do the same for your groomsmen, ushers, fathers, etc– or you can have them fitted all at once. Brides and grooms, we have a wide variety of fabrics for you to choose from to suit your wedding’s theme exactly. We have many shirt options as well, and you can even purchase a tie that coordinates without suits at this time.

I’m excited to tell you DJones will be a vendor at Unveiled Dallas, a premier wedding planning event March 6 at the Dallas Convention Center. If you are planning your wedding in the Dallas area, this is the place to be. We look forward to chatting with you there!

I’ll leave you with some links to the latest blog attention we’ve received.
Style Me Pretty

Stacy Reeves has posted several times about our work, and she’s a fabulous photographer to boot:

Zach’s wedding

Tips for brides

Thanks for your time today. Have any of you used DJones for your wedding party? Care to share about it?

-Zach G. Boatwright

Robert Bogdanowicz,

Attorney at Law for Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P has a few choice words to say about D-Jones Tailored Collection.

“My D. Jones suit is different because of it’s attention to detail. With my off-the-rack suits, there is always something off or wrong with the suit that needs to be fixed. Not so with D. Jones, and I appreciate the precision.”

Thank you for the kind words Robert.

If you or someone you know is in need of a suit please feel free to contact us.  Also, let us know if you need a tuxedo, sport coat, or shirt for any upcoming events.

Robert Bogdanowicz Attorney at Law

Style-Conscious Men Part 2:

As you know a few weeks ago I returned from France and Italy, and I was re-inspired by the European fashion. So men, we do need to step out of the box and start becoming more fashion conscious.

Now, I am going to focus on the lower half.

Pants need to fit properly!  Now, European gents have their pants well fitted, but it is not skin tight by any means.  They are not too baggy in the rise or the length.  They fit just right.

The younger look is for ones pants to have flat front.  Meaning, the pants do not have pleats.  However, it is still very classy to have pleats on ones pants if that is your preference.  The pleats just give the pants a more conservative look.  I do suggest that if you do get pleats to go ahead and have cuffs put on your pants.

The length of the pants really need to be paid attention too.  If one wear’s their pants to baggy it just looks unprofessional.  Yes, we American men have the tendency to wear our pants just a little baggy when it comes to our dress attire.  The proper length of the pant should rest at the top of where the sole of the shoe starts.  You can have the pant length raised to where the length is in the middle heal of the shoe, but nothing higher.

Pleats do essentially add a more classic look to your pants, but they also give an individual more room in the hips and the rise area.

The rise does not need to be too long that is for sure.  A lot of times dress pants will have the rise made a bit too long, which will make the pants’ look more baggy.  Just pay attention to the length of the rise.

The cuff or no cuff that is the question. A cuff can really accentuate a pant.  Here is an article that I found very helpful when discussing mens pants, and of course cuffs.  Click here for the article:

Well, a lot of you might think this is a lot of information, but these are specifics you need to pay attention to when you buy your next suit.  You will get much more wear out of your suit if it fits you just the way you want.

Please let me know your thoughts!

Style-Conscious Men Part 1

Just returned from France and Italy, and I was re-inspired by the European fashion. So men, we need to step out of the box and start becoming more fashion conscious.

A large majority of men believe a suit is just a suit.  And, for the other small percent of us who know the difference; know that there is more to a suit than meets the eye.  A suit can represent a lot about who you are, your personal style, professionalism, and you’re over all confidence.

Now, Europe has some fantastic fashion, and as American men we can definitely implement some of their ideas.  We will start with the fit, which is the most important.

Details, Details, Details:

Here are some important tips to think about and apply to your suit you already have, or keep in mind for the next suit you intend on buying in the future.

Your Suit needs to fit you (not your brother), but you.  Everyone is shaped differently, and it is important to have your clothes fit your physique.  This is especially true when it comes to your suit, since this is an article of clothing that personifies a since of importance and professionalism. One important tip one can take away from European fashion is that they are very conscious about the fit of their clothes.  A European suit is truly a more fitted suit. Understandably, most American men are not accustomed to that type of fit, but you can still have a suit fit you, and not just a piece of nice fabric that just hangs off of you.

So, lets start from the top with the jacket and work our way down.

The Jacket: 2 to 3 button preferable, single or double vents, most common is the notch lapel, the peak lapel is more formal.

The shoulders on the suit jacket are truly the most important.  There is always padding in the shoulder, but you do not want to have too much padding.  The padding needs to be enough to where it holds the shape of the shoulders, and make sure the padding is well stitched and not glued.  Also, the seam of the shoulder needs to sit where your shoulder bone ends. It should not end before that for sure, but on the flip side of things you might need to have the shoulder seam extended a little past the shoulder bone to compensate for the extra muscle.  The seam of the shoulder is where the rest of the jacket is made from.  Ideally, I would suggest getting a custom made suit to insure the fit of the shoulders and the rest of the suit, but if you choose to go with an off-the-rack suit you might want to consider going down a size or two from what they usually suggest.  Just try on the two different sizes and notice the difference.

Details: Become aware of how the jacket sits on your shoulders. Whew, and that is just about the shoulders.

The length of the sleeves is always a debatable topic.  European gents sometimes have their sleeves more trendy. Meaning, they show more cuff of the shirt. Now, you can implement that on your suit if that is your preference, and that is an easy alteration if you want to try that fit. But, you need to have at least one suit hat has a classic length sleeve for interviews, or more professional situations.  A classic length will show about a quarter of an inch of cuff.

The shape of the jacket specifically pertaining to the mid-section is also another defining point.  A well made jacket will follow the contour of one’s mid-section.  Now, a lot of jackets that are seen; especially in Europe will have the mid-section of the jacket curved inward, which allows the jacket to be more fitted and it will show the shape of the individuals physique.  But, remember everyone is shaped differently.  Again, getting you proper measurements taken for a suit or alterations done will allow you to see the shape of what your suit should be.

The length of the jacket is very important.  Did you know if you get a custom tailor-made suit you could change the front length of your jacket? Well, you can!  The front length or full length of the jacket is from the trapezoid area, which is where the neck and the shoulders meet.  Then the length extends down to the tip of ones thumb.  This is a classic length where the length covers ones buttocks, and rise.  However, if you would like a trendier jacket such as some Europeans wear then you can shorten the jacket where it will give the individual a more fitted look. The length will depend on your height, weight, and personal preference.  But, I would not take it above the bottom of the buttocks.  That would be too short!

Next week,  I will go into the bottom half of how a suit should fit.

I just love the European countries.  I enjoy their food, their wine, and especially their fashion.

Their colors are what intrigue me.  So, for the new year I would like to challenge you gentlemen to step out of the box and try some colors that you normally might not try.  You might enjoy the change.  For example:  Purple is still the new black.  In America I spent 2 weeks and 10 stores to try to find the type of purple tie, and shirt I was wanting.  But, in turn all I need to do was take a flight to Italy, and I would find the purple tie and shirt I was looking for in abundance.  Crazy!

So, once you have gotten the job and your free to express your dress a bit more I would look into choosing some of the different shades of purple that are available.  Pinks and greens are nice as well.

Next week I will go into detail about the proper fit of a suit.

Let me know your thoughts!

When getting a custom tailored suit you are embracing a lifestyle.  But, this lifestyle also requires care to keep you and your suit looking good.  So, this new year take time to not only enhance you wardrobe, but also enhance your overall health.  At D-Jones we custom tailor a suit to fit you, but it is up to you to maintain.  So, let you suit act as a personal trainer, by keeping you looking good and feeling great.