The 4 Must-Have Suits
February 26, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Men's Styling, Suits Look, Tips & Tricks
According to Esquire’s The Handbook Of Style, there are 4 essential suits that a Man should have in his wardrobe. These are : The Staple, The Spare, The Pinstripe, and The Bolder Check.
The Staple = Navy Blue Suit. It’s considered to be a classier suit than a black one. A navy blue suit has the qualities of a suit preferred for a formal buttoned-down business situations. $79 from Men’s Italy.
The Spare = Light Gray Suit. For some variety, pick a light gray suit instead of the wintry flannel. $99 from Men’s Italy.
6 Suit Terms You Need To Know
January 2, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Fashion Magazines, Fashion World
In the first chapter of Esquire’s The Handbook Of Style, the book delved on Suits. Before I share with you the details on The Perfect Suit, I would like to share the 6 Suit Terms That You Need To Know.
1. The Drop : This means the suit’s shape. If you hear the term “drop six” from a tailor that doesn’t mean he wants you to drop on the floor and give him 6 push ups. He is actually referring to the trouser waist size that’s 6 inches smaller than the chest.
2. The Jigger : It’s the 1 …read more
