Shirt collars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Perhaps the most varied range of collars I’ve seen is at T M Lewin, who offer… Read more “Collar Styles”
Month: August 2012
‘In Between’ Trousers
Most men have in their wardrobe trousers which fall into one of two categories. We have formal trousers, perhaps part of a suit or something that we… Read more “‘In Between’ Trousers”
In Defence of the Breast Pocket
The breast pocket is under attack. It used to be the case that if you buy shirts from Department stores you wouldn’t notice this but if you… Read more “In Defence of the Breast Pocket”
Learning Patience
I am not a patient man. Never have been. I hate to wait, especially if waiting on others. There are those who pray for God to make… Read more “Learning Patience”
WTWTW: What to Wear to Work
So it’s summer; at least it’s rumoured to be. As I write the rain continues to drizzle down here in the North East of England. This on… Read more “WTWTW: What to Wear to Work”
Tie Patterns (And When to Wear Them)
So who still wears a tie? The tie, it seems to me, is under threat; especially for work. These days it’s worth wearing a tie simply to… Read more “Tie Patterns (And When to Wear Them)”
5-Year Project on Facebook!
5-Year Project now has a Facebook page in order to share more widely the contents of this blog. If you like what you read here do please like us… Read more “5-Year Project on Facebook!”
Summer Linens
I know that we’ve had a very British summer. In case you missed it, it was on a Thursday…. However the weather has been warmer (and drier)… Read more “Summer Linens”
(Cool) Cat in a Hat
Have you seen the film Adjustment Bureau? If so you may remember that the shadowy agents of the bureau all wear hats (and suits). Their hats allow… Read more “(Cool) Cat in a Hat”
Where To Buy A Suit
I was asked for advice the other day on where to buy a suit. In common with many other important questions in life the answer is, of… Read more “Where To Buy A Suit”