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How to tie a tie?

How to tie a tie is a topic many guys keep asking and thinking. And actually internet is also full of different guides and even videos about "how to make the right tie knot"? However those videos and guides usually just gives you technical instructions for different types of tie knots. To know the different types and possibilities is important but even more you should focus on the question how to tie a good looking knot and keep in mind that in the end there's no right or wrong way to tie a tie, but only the ways you like to tie it. This is the answer I usually give whenever someone asks me how I like to tie my...

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DressLikeA - updates on the site

As the posting frequency has been a bit lower for the last couple of weeks I thought it might be a good time to write a few words about some modifications at the blog I did a while ago. Nothing big but something that hopefully will help you to get more out of the blog.In terms of browsing I know tumblr is not the best platform one can have and sometimes it can be hard to find for example some older posts one would like to take a look at.This in mind I have created four different categories of posts that will hopefully help you navigate at the site and keep an eye on subjects and types of posts you...

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Wearing blue and burgundy

How can a man combine blue and burgundy? In terms of business wear this is actually one of the most restrained and viable combination. Today I give you an example. I am wearing my new mtm-suit - made of blue Vitale Barberis fabric featuring very subtle black over check with some burgundy & deep reddish accessories. How to wear burgundy accessories? When it comes to accessories and color choices, I think burgundy (or wine read) is one of the most undervalued options. Especially for ties burgundy is a versatile option. It can basically be worn year-round no matter the season, although it works especially well during fall and winter. It is also easy to combine with different shades blue, brown, grey...

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Spring '15 - classics as essentials

Spring is here - that means listings of "season essentials" are also popping up every here and there. I might be boring but I've noticed that the listings I use to make in my head seem to include almost always the same items. No matter the season. For example - a blue blazer is an essential despite the time of year we are talking about. Classics as essentials for men - Spring 2015 So again this time my listing became to feature in general five - I dare to say - classic #menswear pieces. Although a couple of these could be categorized also as trends that have recently been grown in popularity. The listing has also been made by keeping in mind...

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What shops to check for sales?

Someone recently asked me “which web shops do you recommend for the upcoming sale?” Below are listed some that have already started their sales and some that haven’t but are the ones I keep an eye on during the upcoming weeks. Here are only a few and then in the end you will find a couple of links that are worth of taking a look for some more tips in terms of shops and sales to check out. For #menswear Spiga3 / Linnegatan 2 / Rose&Born / Vaatturiliike Sauma / Trunk Clothiers In case looking for a new overcoat, this G.Abo from Spiga3 should be on the list. For casual-wear Frans Boone / End Clothing / Aspecto / Bureau Belfast / My o...

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