2-Button vs. 3-Button

You may have a healthy mix of two and three-button suits in your closet already, but you still might wonder what works best. Three-button suits might have been more popular in the last decade, but everyone should keep at least one two-button suit around.

If you’re still stumped about what type of suit to choose, read on:

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Style Primer: Penny Loafers

The History

Loafers—which include our classic penny variety—are based on traditional moccasin styles that were worn by Native Americans. While many say that loafers became popular in the 1930s, slippers worn by early settlers in America were worn since the time of the early settlers and are based on the traditional moccasin shape, too. (more…)

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Style Primer: Three-Piece Suit

Three-piece suits are traditional suits with classic appeal. Made up of trousers, a jacket, and a vest or waistcoat, three-piece suits can up your style points instantly and add a completely different air to your professional dress.

The Jacket

The Collar
The collar of your jacket should fit against your neck, but without any of that buckling and pulling. (more…)

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Shoe Care Basics

Even though I personally don’t enjoy polishing shoes, it really can make or break the whole outfit look. Brush up on shoe shining basics to keep yours looking great and have them last much, much longer.

Step-by-Step Guide to Shining Your Shoes

1. Collect the Goods: Gather your polishing kit or the supplies, which include a shoeshine and polish brush, matching shoe polish, a shoehorn, one cleaning cloth, and a chamois or soft cotton cloth. (more…)

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Tips for Wearing Your Print Tees

Not having courage to put on that cool print tee you just discovered? Well, join the club. Having said that, there are few things to consider that if done well can make you look just right. (more…)

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