I should confess up front that blue is my favourite colour. In year 3 of my 5 year project I discovered that virtually all the shirts I… Read more “The Power of the Navy Suit”
Month: October 2012
The Pin Stripe Suit – Ultimate Sharp Tailoring
A bit of a suit theme emerging this week. Pin-striped suits are iconic business wear in Britain. This despite the article run by the BBC a few… Read more “The Pin Stripe Suit – Ultimate Sharp Tailoring”
The Return of the Double Breasted Suit
Tailoring in the late 80s and early 90s was dominated by the double-breasted suit. If you grew up with the original Miami Vice as I did Crocket… Read more “The Return of the Double Breasted Suit”
Patterned v Plain Shirts
Plain shirts are great for formal occasions. The more formal the occasion, the more plain the colours required. So for example, for most people one the most… Read more “Patterned v Plain Shirts”
The Winchester Shirt
I am a big fan of the Winchester shirt. If you are not familiar with the name it describes a coloured shirt with contrasting white collar and… Read more “The Winchester Shirt”
Twills: Great For Autumn (and all year round)
In case you’re wondering, I’ll be staying with a shirt theme for a few more posts. If you are looking to build up your shirt collection you… Read more “Twills: Great For Autumn (and all year round)”
How Many Shirts Does a Man Need?
The question of how many shirts is a significant one. If you’re like me you’ll want loads. That’s because I am slightly addicted to shirts. I’m just… Read more “How Many Shirts Does a Man Need?”
What to Wear on an Aeroplane
I am in the process of packing, ahead of travelling home to Britain from a Conference in Mississippi tomorrow. So what to wear on an aeroplane? For… Read more “What to Wear on an Aeroplane”
What to Look for in a Formal Shirt
I’m a shirt aficionado. Formal shirts are an important part of my wardrobe. A smart shirt can lift a relatively drab suit, smarten up a pair of… Read more “What to Look for in a Formal Shirt”