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Is It Acceptable to Pair a Suit With a T-Shirt or Jumper?

Conventional wisdom states that a suit should always be worn with a shirt. However, the modern gentleman may sometimes wonder if it’s acceptable ...

New Suit, New You

For a lot of men, a suit is just a suit. A suit to them is a requisite uniform to get them through work, or formal wear occasions. However, for tho...

How to Be an Unconventional Groom With a Bespoke Suit

Contrary to popular opinion, a wedding is not all about the bride. Grooms, this also your day to shine and the best excuse you’ll ever have to in...

A Guide to Choosing the Right Collars and Ties for Your Face Type

Most men learn to tie a particular tie knot as a child and then stick with the same knot throughout their life. This can lead to their ties looki...

Express Your Individuality Through a Classic Bespoke Suit

Surreal artist René Magritte may have famously used the image of the man in suit as a quick way to depict conformity, but in an era where jeans and...

How to Navigate the Dreaded Minefield That Is Smart Casual

When a slick looking envelope lands on your doormat, many men have the same moment of dread. However, it's not dread of the event itself; not eve...

Be Summer Suit Smart!

Sticky hot suits can be the bane of your summer, preventing you from enjoying the rare occasion of sun that Great Britain gets! From restrictive,...

What to Wear on a First Date - from Your Attire to Your Attitude

  The art of dressing for a successful first date begins with one simple rule: if you're going out on a date with a woman, dress like a man. It's ...

The Rights and Wrongs of Wearing a Suit Without a Tie

There may be some hard and fast rules about certain areas of men’s fashion, but opinion is definitely split on whether it’s acceptable to wear a ...

Why Are Silk Suits so Sought After?

Silk is one of the most luxurious and expensive suit materials available; generations of sophisticated gentlemen have sought out silk suits to add ...

Choosing the Colour and Pattern of Your Waistcoat

As every gentleman knows, a high-quality waistcoat can turn a good suit into a great suit. You may believe that decorative waistcoats are only fo...

The Hidden Meaning of Your Suit's Pattern

Every gentleman knows that the type of suit they wear speaks volumes about them. We discussed in an earlier blog what a suit's material says abou...