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It is amazing how many times I have heard this quote, ” Every Girl’s Crazy About A Sharp Dressed Man”! Now, if GQ is posting this on the front of there magazine I think “Gentlemen” we should take note. Yeah, it is an investment to look sharp, but an investment worth while. GQ magazine here

So, where do you start with your investment? Well you can never have enough shirts. Mix and matching is the way to go. I would advise getting a few custom tailored shirts, and then expand. But, it is nice to have that custom suit as well.

What does everyone else think?

Never count out the darks suits especially during the summer months. Most gentlemen tend to lean towards the lighter colored suits during the warmer months, which is great idea. However, black or dark colored suits during the summer time still look great, even outside the office. Also, if you tend to sweat “dark colored” suits are great. With dark colored suits you can really pop your shirts and ties. So, who still brings out the dark suit during the warm months?

A great article in GQ magazine this month agrees! GQ article by Ben Watts, “Crank Up the Volume”

Men, did you know that there are 9 suit patterns that you should know! Yes, there is more to the wardrobe than the pinstripe, or solid suit. So, if you feel like broadening your horizons and expanding your wardrobe with a bit more variety then I would look to the other types of men’s suit patterns to help. Here is a list of the 9 pattern’s that should one day inhabit your wardrobe: Windowpane, Houndstooth, Chalk-Stripe Flannel, Pinstripe Worsted, Bird’s Eye, Herringbone, Glen Plaid, Madras, and Seersucker. A great link to this topic click here:

How many different types of suits do you have?

9 Patterns You Should Know

March 15, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Fashion World, Men’s Styling, Suits Look, Tips & Tricks
In continuing with my efforts in sharing with you all the tips and tricks from Esquire’s The Handbook of Style

Pants, Pants, Pants! What should be the proper length for men’s pants? Well, “the desired length of your pants is predicated upon your personal preference and style sense”. However, the optimum pant length is a (Conservative) pant length. “This is the most common pants length. The golden rule is for the pants hems to finish with a single break (crease of fabric) at the front of the shoe. In the back, the hem should end where the heel meets the lower back of the shoe”.

So, how do you like your pants to BREAK?

Author: Janine Giorgenti (Italian Designer) link to her information is here:

Also check out get pics and information at D-Jones Tailored Collection: