Archive for November, 2009

Taking a vested interest!

However, you can make the suit a little more trendy by changing up the color of the vest.  The 3-piece suit will still be classy, but you will be adding a little more personal expression and style.  A two-toned 3-piece is a fun and classy way to go.

A vest also provides a layering effect.  It’ll insulate you better for the colder months.  Another aspect the vest provides is tie stability. When wearing a vest, your tie will stay confined and in the same place, and I think it adds to your look. When you are not wearing a vest, a tie bar is a great accessory to pin your tie to your shirt to keep it in it’s proper place.

To answer this question of buttoning the last button on the vest, I’m going to look back in history.  According to legend, King Edward VII was too large for his vest, so he unbuttoned the bottom button. Since he was king, all followed in his footsteps. This is one of the first known references to this trend. However, it is also a designer thing and personal preference.

Gentlemen,

The holidays are soon approaching, and it is always a great idea to be prepared for the upcoming festivities.  A nice blazer would be a comfortable choice  for all your casual occasions.  Then a smooth and crisp tuxedo or suit can always enhance your holiday style for those dressy parties.  So, no matter what your apparel needs, remember D-Jones can suit your lifestyle.

Winter is upon us, and the changing of your wardrobe will need to take place.

So here are some closet rules thanks to “The Handbook of Style” by Esquire.

Don’t overcrowd-stow season items in a separate closet or storage space.

Your suit came in a bag for a reason-and not just to transport it home.  A storage bag will protect it from insects, fading, and dust.

Keep shoes in their shoe bags and boxes to protect them from light and dust.

Fold knitwear such as sweater on a shelf instead of hanging them, to prevent stretching out the shape.

Remove dry-cleaned items from wire hangers as soon as you get them home, and hang them on proper hangers.

Here are 4 hangers that you just need.