Patent leather has a red-carpet kind of look and feel: smooth, shiny, and sleek, which makes it highly desirable for formal wear or office attire. The key to adding a pair of patent leather shoes to your wardrobe is to figure out how to stretch them so that they fit nicely without damaging their distinctive […]
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How Long Should Flare Leggings Be
Indeed, so comfortable are flare leggings, so flattering, and so great with everything, that many people have added them to their list of wardrobe essentials. Office workers usually go for a mid-thigh length, and it’s common to get asked the question, often by the person cutting your fabric: ‘How long should flare leggings be?’ It’s […]
How Tight Should Your Pants Belt Be
It’s the wallflower of accessories, usually sticking to the sidelines while a more flamboyant cast of accessories does the talking. Yet, without it, even the most perfectly put-together outfit can spin off course. And, needless to say, it can be as uncomfortable to wear a belt that’s off-kilter as it is to wear jeans with […]
How To Wear V-Neck Sweater Men
The reason that the v-neck after all these centuries, remains stubbornly secure in men’s fashion because it can be worn as casually as it can be worn with casual refinement. In the chilly air of autumn’s second tide – when the wind blows in the new season – the v-neck seems to offer something every […]
What Pants To Wear To A Pedicure
Next to a couple of things, nothing makes me feel more relaxed than attending a pedicure appointment, but I’m not sure this is the ideal framework of mind for a pre-manicure moment. And yet, few questions are so frequently ignored – and wonderfully significant – as what we should be turned out for a pampering […]
How To Re-Wax Your Barbour Jacket
One constant in the quick-change culture of today’s fast fashion is an enduring and endearing British coat that is as at home in an insectary as it is on George Osborne’s shoulders. The Barbour jacket speaks to heritage and practicality with equal regard and its very wearability is not only visible but palpable. In this […]
How Tight Should A Dress Shirt Collar Be
A dress shirt collar is like the frame of a painting – it can make or break a masterpiece that surrounds it. But this important piece of menswear anatomy is somehow hidden from view. While getting the fit of your dress shirt collar correct can make for a significant difference in your appearance, both in […]
What Is a Formal Wedding Dress Code
Wedding invitations have landed on your doormat and amidst the excitement, the formal dress code wording stares back at you. “What exactly does ‘black tie’ entail?” you wonder. Navigating the social intricacies of a formal wedding can feel like a sartorial minefield for even the most fashion-savvy guest. Don’t worry, though this thorough advice will […]
Best Color Sport Coat with Jeans
A well-cut sports coat paired with relaxed jeans creates the perfect bridge between sporty and dressy, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. In particular, color, fabric, and fit can all dance the fine line between fashion and not. We’ve put together a primer for all things sports coats and jeans, from what colors […]
How Long Should a Maxi Skirt Be
All fashionable women should have at least one maxi skirt in their wardrobe. Whether it’s for casual everyday use or a glamorous evening gown, maxi skirts can be worn in a myriad of different styles, especially when the focus is on one important detail – your maxi skirt length. But how should you choose the […]