Suede jackets have gained much popularity during the last couple of years. They have actually got quite a profile boost by many leading menswear designers as they have shifted towards a softer, more casual, 1970s-inspired aesthetic. Therefore I thought I could throw in my 2 cents on how to wear a suede jacket. Suede originally takes its name from the soft, napped-leather gloves made in Sweden for import to France. These gloves became known as gants de Suède . Fortunaly gloves were just the start for this wonderfully versatile fabric. Today you can find suede shoes, suede jackets, overcoats and even suede shirts. One of the best features of suede is the versatility of the fabric. This means there are multiple ways to work it into...
How to dress like a man? How to build up one's wardrobe? How to dress up on a budget or how to create "smarter style". These are questions many guys keep asking. Read and see a few ideas regarding these big questions. I have again been quite busy with work and other projects recently. Due that the post frequency on the blog has been quite slow. Therefore it is again good time to pick up few post from the archives. These thing are always valid. And of you haven't yet seen them, now is a good time. And if you have already read them, do it again. As you all know, repetition is the mother of learning. How to dress like...
Do you know what are the men's wardrobe essentials? Read this post and you will get to know them. In other words it is time for the second part of the series "Building up wardrobe". This is a two-part series dealing with the standards and principles of men's clothing and dressing up. In the first part I covered some basics and also listed a few different kind of types of dressers. There were also basic guidelines men should keep in mind while starting to build their wardrobe. In case you haven't yet read it - you can find it here. I have posted this article originally last year. But as the points here are still valid, I wanted to bring it up again....
When someone says "flannel suit", the first thing in your mind is probably a heavier mid-gray business suit. But flannel is naturally more than that. And if you want to add variety in your wardrobe, try a light colored and lightweight chalk stripe flannel suit. I have written earlier about chalk striped suits and the differences between different striped fabrics. Here I feature one of my favorite suits for fall and winter season, chalk stripe flannel suit by Italian Tombolini. Chalk stripe flannel suit with chambray shirt and brown wool tie. Chalk stripe flannel suit - choice for winter season In terms of suits and sport coats there are certain ground rules. One of those is that darker colors and shades are in...
Chelsea boots are definitely a wardrobe staple. And fall is the main season for these boots. Even though Chelsea boots may not be as famous or popular at the moment than for example chukka boots, they have their place. I decided to update this post from a year ago and bring up some ideas on how to combine Chelsea boots for different kind of occasions. Spanish Carmina makes some of the most nicest Chelsea boot models on the market. The pair in snuff suede featuring dainite soles is a multi-functional choice for anyone looking for something to wear with either jeans or flannel slacks. Picture via Skoaktiebolaget. How to use Chelsea boots In general Chelsea boots are widely versatile and especially great option to...
