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Mens Designer Fashion Labels for Spring and Summer 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:34:20 -0500

In the world of men's fashion, Kean Etro's designs are best known for their wild prints and rakish European style. For spring 2010, he hangs on to his establishing aesthetic with a collection that's as exuberant as many would expect from the eponymous fashion label. Yet this new collection is more than just an exercise in printed fabrics; it's also an homage to cultures from around the world who share Etro's love for vibrant, lively prints. Global Fashion Statements Mixing and matching is one of the oldest tricks in men's fashion to extend any wardrobe. Nowadays, it's done with practically everything from neckties and shirts to suit jackets on pants. For his spring 2010 collection, Etro added a youthful yet sartorial touch by daring to mix up his patterns and let them not match. By the typical rules of men's fashion, the outfits should have been eyesores. Yet Etro was able to tastefully mix up a riot of styles and prints in a single look and have them unite in a cohesive way. **End Summary** Topics: mens fashion brands]]> mens spring fashion 2010]]> cheap mens ties]]> yellow silk neck ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl is a passionate necktie collector and writer about mens fashion and style. He is also the founder of online tie retail store: Cheap-neckties.com/ - a site with cheap mens ties and bow ties. For the spring Pohl suggests yellow ties in mens business fashion.

Men's Spring Fashion Designers for 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:33:27 -0500

Style pieces in men's fashion are often accused of being much too rigid and unforgiving, and rightly so. Notice how fashions that are considered 'masculine' are structured, stiff or boxy more often than not. From shapely shoulder pads to solid rectangular briefcases, the man's closet is one of defined shapes. Men who want to tap into softer, less rigid clothes ought to pick up an idea or two from the latest collection at high-end labels. A Softer Edge Don't get Miuccia Prada wrong; her goal wasn't to fully emasculate the male image of her models. Instead, her achievement was maintaining the classic style of the quintessential - if slightly Euro - male, while at the same time softening his usually sharp demeanor. And to that end, her collection for spring was a very effective medium. Take the age-old two button suit, for example. At its most businesslike, it's paired with a crisp white shirt and a smart necktie - the perfect outfit for the office. Replacing the last two items, however, was a white plunging v-neck tee that toned down the formalness of the suit without detracting from its put-together image. **End Summary** Topics: mens fashion designers]]> high end mens fashion brands]]> cheap ties]]> yellow neckties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl writes guides and tutorials on mens fashion. When not writing about the latest fashion trends he manages and runs his online discount mens neck tie and bow tie store selling Cheap Ties . He suggests you look at these yellow ties for the spring and summer.

Men's Style Conundrums: Skinny Ties

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:18:17 -0500

Men's fashion pundits remain divided on the topic of skinny neckties. There are those who say that a tie with all the thickness of a shoelace isn't fitting for men over 16, while others say that skinny ties are a good break from the wider tradition of necktie sizing. In these times of changing norms and mores of male style, the skinny tie is still a hot debate in modern fashion - one that may not be fully resolved anytime soon. A Treatise on Ties The pro-skinny manifesto is true: the general rule for ties is that a narrower stance almost always means a more 'modern' look. Your dad probably had an entire collection of the traditionally sized silk neckties that were standard in his day, while your everyday work ties are noticeably slimmer than his. Chronological records all agree; the 1930's saw an explosion of wide ties, while skinny ties came into fashion in the last decade. At the same time, there's also such a thing as a necktie that's too slim. Overly narrow ties have been at fault for many a celebrity faux pas these past few years. **End Summary** Topics: mens neckties]]> skinny ties for men]]> neck tie fashion]]> retro style ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is a regular writer with articles on mens fashion and style. Besides writing and publishing articles on dress codes and the latest fashion trends, he is the manager of online tie shop: Ties-necktie.com/ - men's ties , bow ties, and even skinny ties .

Necktie Trends for Spring 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:12:30 -0500

In men's fashion, countless things can happen in the span of the six months that make up a season. Fits change, cuts move around and fabrics get shuffled around. Even neckties, which have remained largely unchanged in the past few decades, are wont to fall in step with a style trend every now and then. It's a good idea to keep up with these trends because, as with neckties in general, the style of a man can be seen in the details. Contrast is Key Neckties have long been used as style pieces to contrast with the simplicity and solidness of the typical white shirt and office suit. That's why ties today run the whole gamut of colors and prints. For spring, however, expect ties to be used on a much wider variety of styles and ensembles. Regardless of which runway and men's collection you follow, the general trend reimain the same. Numerous labels from Gucci to Rag and Bone put strong but simple neckties on their suited looks to dress up an outfit while at the same time keeping it grounded and masculine. **End Summary** Topics: mens neck ties]]> bow ties]]> silk handkerchiefs]]> mens necktie fashion]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is a regular writer with articles on mens fashion and style. To date he has more than two-hundred articles published on mens fashion. He is also the founder of online tie retailer: Bows-n-ties.com/ - an online necktie retailer that, besides ties, sells bow ties , cufflinks, and handkerchiefs .

Men's Style Conundrums: Graphic Tees

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:39:30 -0500

Non-plain t-shirts are an age-old fashion minefield for many men. Solid crew neck and plain wifebeater shirts are known as pieces that you can wear with anything, but add print to the equation and you'll be in a completely different ball game. Some would say that no man over the age of 20 should be seen in a graphic tee, while others claim that it's a valid way to exhibit a rebellious streak. Which one better follows the edicts of modern style? The Graphic Crowd It's true what the men's fashion pundits say about graphic tees being largely restricted to the younger generation. That's why you usually see those styles of tops on 20-something musicians and the kids who follow them. But you don't necessarily have to be in the rock and roll crowd - or even the music scene, for that matter - to carry a graphic tee. On the other side of the coin, it's also not so hot for men about to face their midlife crises to be wearing Metallica t-shirts and the like. There's definitely an age limit to this kind of fashion, and you've gone over that threshold once you hit your thirties. **End Summary** Topics: mens designer t-shirts]]> graphic print t-shirts]]> mens neckties]]> bow ties]]> tie a bowtie]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is a regular writer with articles on mens fashion and style. To date he has more than two hundred articles published on mens dress codes and style. He is also the founder of online tie retailer: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site that offers ties, bow ties , and even tie knot instructions such as how to tie a bow tie .

Men's Style Conundrums: Vests

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:25 -0500

It's a fashion question that countless men have asked in the past: should you wear a vest? Yes, vests are acceptable even when you're not wearing one with the whole three-piece suit shebang. A layered look with a vest, however, occupies its own special place on the scale of formality. Wearing a vest per se is no style faux pas right now, but wearing the vested look to the wrong occasion most definitely is, regardless of the time period. What's in a Vest? At the very core of it, the vest is a formal item, something you add to an outfit in order to dress it up. Notice how a three-piece suit - the holiest of holies in office fashion - ranks a notch higher than the regular two-piece variety that most men wear. And in that case, it's the vest that makes the difference. Yet the vest alone isn't much. It's like wearing a necktie without wearing a suit jacket; you don't realize its fullest potential in terms of formalness when you don it alone and without the companion pieces of the set. **End Summary** Topics: mens silk neckties]]> mens vests]]> three piece mens suits]]> bow ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is a regular writer with articles on mens fashion and style. To date he has more than a hundred articles published on mens dress codes, styles, and fashion trends. He is also the founder of online mens neck tie retailer: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a shop for ties, bow ties , and silk handkerchiefs .

Men's Style Conundrums: Cuffed Pants

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:22 -0500

Very often in men's fashion, you'll be forced to choose between theory and tradition, as in the case of cuffed pants. In theory, cuffed pants are supposed to look dated, and should be avoided whenever possible. In traditional practice - here meaning it was your dad who introduced the habit - it's fairly common. Should you leave the house with cuffed pants? Perspective on Pants Ideally, your pants are exactly the length you need them to be. That is, it's the ideal case with formal pants; cuffed pants are seen at the office at best, and rarely to evening galas and black tie affairs. For casual pants like chinos and jeans, cuffs are an entirely different ball game to play. There's still something to be said for that perfect pair of jeans or chinos that are just the right length, but the cuffed style is much more acceptable once you've gone into casual fashion territory. While the lack of a cuff creates a very sharp and put-together image, a cuff inspires more laid back, even rakish vibe. It's your way of telling the world that you do things your way and you like being comfortable - all through your clothes. **End Summary** Topics: mens dress pants]]> cuffed pants]]> mens ties]]> kids ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl is a writer about mens fashion dress codes and styles. He himself has a passion for finest mens neck ties. He is also the founder of the website: Ties-Necktie.com - a store for mens ties and bow ties. Even XL ties and kids ties are available.

Men's Style Guide: Accessories for Winter

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:18 -0500

As it always is in the world of fashion, every new season brings with it a whole collection of styles that the mens fashion industry insists you should have. This year's winter is no different. Although you're not exactly forced to dispose of every last shirt or necktie from last spring, there are certain pieces that you'll definitely want to consider getting. Chosen properly, they're the kind of accessories that you'll be using long after the snow melts. Style Squared In the seasons leading up to this one, men's fashion has seen more than its fair share of bags and accessories that took every definition of 'slouchy' and 'relaxed'. This season, you'd better remember how to do that four-in-hand on your necktie because the sharply dressed sophisticate is coming back big time. Bohemian and artisanal bags are slowly getting replaced by more businesslike options such as briefcases and hard luggage. Even duffels and carry-alls are getting structure in them with the help of a hard frame and a bottom shaper. **End Summary** Topics: mens winter fashion accessories]]> mens neckties]]> bow ties]]> how to tie a bowtie]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik not only writes about mens fashion. He is also the founder of online neck and bowtie specialist: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neck ties, bow ties , and cuff links. There is even a guide on tying neckties and how to tie a bow tie .

The Three Mens Neck Ties to Buy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:36:19 -0500

Men's boutiques will condition you to think that there's no such thing as too many ties - which is true to some extent - so that you'll buy, and buy a lot at that. There will come a point, though, when you get tired of all the silk neckties in your closet and wish for other styles that are a little more varied and interesting. Mens fashion is all about variety that's chosen with taste, so here are three new species to help spruce up your selection. Pin-Dot Neckties Neckties with patterns are steadily growing in popularity, especially now that numerous men's fashion magazines are endorsing styles that involve patterns matched with other patterns. After you've experimented with and gone through every possible permutation of checks and stripes, though, the pin-dot tie is worth trying for a new twist to your outfits. Dots have long been a style minefield in men's fashion. The ladies can pull it off every now and then - it's quite the recurring trend - but there's always the risk of looking dated or cheap for you. Pin-dots avoid the trap of, say, polka dots by keeping the print to a very small and subtle size. **End Summary** Topics: mens neck ties]]> silk neckties]]> bowties]]> men's bow ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is a regular writer about mens fashion and style. He is also the manager of online specialty necktie shop: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neckties, bow ties , handkerchiefs, and cuff link sets. He suggests you also look at the current selection of bowties

Mens Fashion Tips: The Go-To Neckties

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:14 -0500

Neckties are ideally owned en masse, but having a wide selection can also have its share of downsides. Just imagine yourself dressing up for work in the morning with everything done and only the selection of a necktie left for you to accomplish. When you're dealing with a collection that's anywhere above a dozen, making that choice in seconds isn't easy. Here are three tie choices that never fail, just so you can get to work in time. Bold Silk A silk necktie is one of the primary pillars of any business wardrobe. In fact, fashion for the typical office puts great importance on the role on the classic style of silk tie. When you're rushing out the door on a workday morning and scrambling to choose a single tie from the multitudes in your closet, it's hard to go wrong with a boldly colored one in silk. Strong and deep colors like burgundy or plum in the red family, or purple or indigo in the blues make for foolproof style choices when you're in a hurry. **End Summary** Topics: mens neckties]]> basic tips on wearing neck ties]]> kids ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl is a fashion writer as well as a necktie aficionado. His passion for neckties convinced him to start his own online necktie shop: Ties-necktie.com - a store that offers besides mens ties also a wide selection of kids ties for the youngster.

Men's Style Guide: Accessories for Winter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:59:29 -0500

As it always is in the world of fashion, every new season brings with it a whole collection of styles that the men's fashion industry insists you should have. This year's winter is no different. Although you're not exactly forced to dispose of every last shirt or necktie from last spring, there are certain pieces that you'll definitely want to consider getting. Chosen properly, they're the kind of accessories that you'll be using long after the snow melts. Style Squared In the seasons leading up to this one, men's fashion has seen more than its fair share of bags and accessories that took every definition of 'slouchy' and 'relaxed'. This season, you'd better remember how to do that four-in-hand on your necktie because the sharply dressed sophisticate is coming back big time. Bohemian and artisanal bags are slowly getting replaced by more businesslike options such as briefcases and hard luggage. Even duffels and carry-alls are getting structure in them with the help of a hard frame and a bottom shaper. **End Summary** Topics: mens silk tie fashion]]> bow ties for men]]> bowties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is a regular writer about mens fashion and style. To date he has more than a hundred articles published on dress codes and current fashion trends. He is also the founder of online tie retailer: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neck ties, bow ties , and cufflink sets. Click bowties to see the current selection.

A Men's Fall Fashion Forecast

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:35:25 -0500

Great style is as much having a sound sense of fashion as it is getting with all those new trends before everyone else. Now that the fall and winter collections of most men's labels are firmly on their display mannequins, the trends of the season are beginning to take on clearer shapes. Designer fashion labels are optional if you can spot those trends ahead of time and stock up on style pieces at the nearest brand-less department store. Trust in Tweed Low temperatures in winter are one of the few things (short of a financial meltdown) that force the forces of men's fashion to go in a more practical direction. This season, old and new fashion houses alike are flocking to tweed both for the textile's heritage and heft. Its English roots certainly haven't hampered the spread of tweed as it's becoming all the rage in the U.S. men's fashion scene. There's a lot of tradition to the fabric, so going for a much more modern and fitted cut won't hurt. Keep to the classic single breasted variety, as the DB one might be a little too much nostalgia. **End Summary** Topics: mens fashion blog]]> men's neck ties]]> mens winter and fall fashion 2009]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is a regular writer with articles on mens fashion. He writes for his online Men's Fashion Blog as well as other online publications. He is also the founder of ties-necktie.com - a site for men's ties and bow ties.

Men's Style Guide: Buying and Wearing Raincoats

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:34:22 -0500

If you're the kind of practical dresser who fits his fashion to the weather outside, it can be a little difficult when the weather's all gray and undecided. It's chilly outdoors, but the sky shows some potential of sun later in the day. When it's that type of day and a fullon overcoat would be too much and just a suit too little, a raincoat is the ideal go-between. Hardy and versatile, a raincoat is many a business traveler's best friend. The Raincoat Range One thing you should know about raincoats is that, like most pieces in men's fashion, they come in a wide range of styles. Regardless of the cut and label, though, you could generally categorize them into the three essential groups that you have to know. Made popular to the point of ubiquity by fashion label Burberry in the 90's, trench coats are a versatile pieces that go well with both business suits and shirt-and-jeans combos. Khaki and its derivative shades, though, are typically the more acceptable colors if you're wearing a trench to work. Black is reserved for the more fashion-conscious sets. Trenches can be worn several ways. **End Summary** Topics: mens winter fashion]]> mens raincoat jackets]]> bowties]]> mens bow ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik was born and raised in Germany and lives now in San Francisco. He has a passion for mens fashion and besides writing about style and dress codes he is the founder of: Bows-n-ties.com - a site offering quality neckties, bow ties , and cufflinks. He suggests you have a look at these bowties .

Men's Style Guide: How to Buy Topcoats

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:33:26 -0500

Layering is a crucial skill of style, especially during these winter seasons. Colder climes are as good a motivation as any for you to make your fashions cozier and more weather-proof. Topcoats become an essential fashion piece in winter not just because it gives you added insulation, but because it does so without interrupting your office wardrobe. If you don't have one of your own or want to replace it, here's what you should be looking for. Trim Topcoats Rule It's true that the topcoat is the final layer in your business outfit, so it's also true that it has to be able to accommodate all the other layers you wear under it. What's not true, however, is that you have to get a size bigger than the one you usually get for the coat to fit over all your layers. Coat makers already take your extra clothes into account when they cut the fabric; an ill fit just means that you have a unique body type and need a tailor. A great topcoat fits much like a great suit. The shoulders are contoured to your own - in this case to the shoulders of your suit. **End Summary** Topics: mens overcoats]]> topcoats for men]]> mens bow ties]]> handkerchiefs]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl writes about fashion and style. Most of his articles are related to mens fashion with a strong emphasis on formal and office wear. He is also the founder of: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neckties, bow ties , cufflinks, and handkerchiefs .

Men's Fashion Guide: Finding Your Perfect Shirt

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:33:13 -0500

To put it bluntly, there's no such thing as a single, perfect shirt. As with most everything in men's fashion, the 'right' shirt is a very individual thing that depends on factors that range from your build to your skin tone. There are, however, certain inalienable rules of fashion that go for every man and his shirts. Whether you're tanned and buff or pale and scrawny, these are commandments that you should know well before you go to the store. Know Your Necktie Proportion is always a wise thing to maintain in men's fashion. Even when pieces clearly don't match, they can still avoid becoming unsightly when their measurements are in sync with each other's. And for a style piece as fundamental as a shirt, proportions can spell the difference between debonair and disastrous. Whatever the width of the neckties you like to wear, always keep your shirt collars sized in proportion to them. Thin ties, therefore, call for smaller spread collars (and, similarly, narrower lapels on your suit jacket), and thicker neckties should be done over larger collars. It's that simple. **End Summary** Topics: mens dress shirts]]> how to fit a dress shirt on men]]> neckties]]> kids ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl not only writes on fashion and style but he also manages the online necktie store: Ties-necktie.com/ - a site for neckties , cufflinks, pocket squares, fashion tips, and instructions on how to tie a tie. Pohl also suggests you look at these Kids Ties for the holidays.

Outstanding Office Fashion for Men

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:32:28 -0500

Workplaces are rarely conducive to cutting edge style; just notice how designers in the men's fashion world label office-friendly attire as 'evening wear' and not 'cubicle outfits'. Yet that kind of milieu should never force you to drown among the sea of navy suits in the company elevator. A few bold, rakish and slightly off-the-wall pieces might be just the things you need to stand out but still fit in as you go up that corporate ladder. Add a Pop of Color Dour gray is the standard uniform of virtually any office, and variations to it only extend as far as black and navy. Paired with a white shirt and some equally boring necktie, the resulting outfit is as humdrum and unimpressive as everyone else's. Set yourself apart by inserting just one boldly colorful item into the mix. Swap out that old black tie for a more graphic one, or another tie that simply features a bold color like fire engine red. Do up a pastel colored shirt instead of the typical white or, better yet, go with some bold color like mint green and then use a strong, dark necktie to anchor the look. **End Summary** Topics: office fashion for men]]> mens office wear]]> ties]]> black tie attire]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl is not just a writer about fashion but also a serial entrepreneur. He suggests you have a look at his latest creation selling Ties and dress code tips such as Black Tie Attire

Fashion Wisdom for Freezing Weather

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:32:14 -0500

Whether you're talking about the men's or women's segment, most people will agree that fashion rarely mixes with comfort (or function, for that matter). Most times, you only get one or the other, especially when the weather gets unfriendly as in the middle of winter. All is not lost, though. The range of men's fashion is (thankfully) large enough to give you a full arsenal of style, even when the mercury starts dropping outside. Be One with the Boot Glossy magazines and flashy men's fashion shows might show you all manner of leather shoes - usually the wing-tip variety, if you've noticed - for fall and winter collections. But unless there's an ueber-strict dress code in your office or you're headed to a formal event, a pair of boots might be the perfect addition to your winter shoe rack. There's no question about it: boots give you more protection from both the elements and the feet of clods who might happen to step on you. They also give better traction for the times when your sidewalk freezes up. **End Summary** Topics: winter fashion for men]]> elegant style for mens winter clothes]]> mens neck ties]]> kids ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik is the founder of online tie shop Ties-necktie.com/ - a store that does much more then sell mens ties , but also offers useful dress code tips and a guide on tying neckties. He also suggest you look at these Kids Ties .

Men's Outerwear Essentials for Winter

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:30:40 -0500

Snow and cold weather are two of the most difficult things about the winter season. The fashion-conscious man has to contend with the cold while at the same time preserving some semblance of style that doesn't get drowned in jackets and knits. Yes, there are ways for you to stay both warm and stylish through the whole season. It's all a matter of knowing the pieces with the right balance of fashion and functionality. Turtlenecks Apple Inc. may have the monopoly on uber-cool music players, but Steve Jobs doesn't have an industry stranglehold on turtlenecks. The iconic cold weather top that Jobs has turned into his style signature is as appropriate for a night out or an afternoon home as it would be in any iPod launch party. Countless men's stores sell - in the worst sense of the word - cheap turtlenecks, the kind made of stretchy, unflattering jersey. You'll want to avoid this variety not just because it looks cheap to begin with, but because the fabric tends to cling to your body in the worst places. If you're willing to spend on your fashion, splurge a little bit on a knit turtleneck. **End Summary** Topics: mens outerwear for winter 2009]]> mens winter fashion tips]]> ties]]> neckties]]> bow ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl is an expert on mens fashion. Besides writing about style and dress codes for men he also manages online tie store: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neck ties , bow ties, and cufflinks. For more advice he also suggests you have a look at these Mens Fashion Tips .

Cool Weather Style with Cardigans

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:24:20 -0500

Jackets are fine and dandy for cold weather, but it's inevitable for fashion conscious men to want something a little more flattering for those cold winter days. Enter the cardigan with its new range of colors and completely modernized, made-for-2009 fit. Whether it's the final touch to an opus of an outfit or a layering piece in a more complex look, a cardigan is something you'll definitely want to get for your winter fashion arsenal. Which Cardigans Should You Buy? If you're the kind of guy who's practical with his fashion, it always pays to know exactly the kind of stuff you want. And since cardigans have run the gamut of styles and colors in these past few seasons, planning your selection ahead saves you loads of time as well. Solid cardigans are like solid suit jackets: they're the classic, ubiquitous choice. It's hard to go wrong with one of them, but only if you don't mind looking like most every other guy on the street who's also wearing a cardigan. A cardigan in classic colors like black, navy, burgundy, olive or any shade of gray, however, makes for a fail-safe style piece that's good for any season and trend. **End Summary** Topics: mens summer suits]]> best suits for spring and summer fashion]]> cheap ties]]> yellow mens neck ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl writes about mens fashion when he is not managing his online store for mens neck ties and bow ties, site with some amazing deals on handmade cheap ties . For next summer Pohl suggests Yellow Ties to be worn.

Essential Men's Suits for Summer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:24:14 -0500

Warmer months might seem like they're months away, but it always pays to stock up ahead of time. There's also the fact that most fashion retailers tend to put last season's styles on the clearance rack. And since a huge part of mens fashion is a cycle of classic pieces, you can be sure that any of the suits below can become a longterm investment and a very worthy purchase indeed. Khaki Short of an all out white - which in itself can be a style disaster in the making - khaki is the ultimate summer color. Their weight (or lack thereof), breathability and versatility make chino and khaki great choices for pants and, yes, even suits at that. In terms of style, you generally work with khaki suits much like you would your typical navy two-piece set. Slim cuts and narrow to medium lapels are a must for the khaki suit, and the jacket should be a tad shorter than it would be on an average business suit. It's optional, but an abbreviated pants hem to show a little ankle adds to that summer vibe. **End Summary** Topics: mens summer suits]]> what suits men should wear in summer]]> mens silk ties]]> kids ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl is a fashion writer living in San Francisco. He is also the founder of online specialty retailer Ties-necktie.com - your website for finest Silk Ties and even a large selection of special sized neckties such as XL ties and Kids Ties .

Men's Style Tricks: Suits for All Occasions

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:16 -0500

Men's suits are generally viewed as rigid, structured style pieces that are no good for any event outside of an office or formal wedding. But the average two piece single breasted men's suit is good for a very wide range of occasions, and is much more versatile than is typically thought. The secret to bringing a single suit from office party to garden brunch is in what you style with it, in all the other pieces that you wear to the occasion. Sneakers Justin Timberlake's now popular style, he did it for practical and not sartorial reasons, by the way, involves wearing a pair of casual kicks with a not-so-casual suit. Watch any of his concerts and you'd agree that this men's fashion icon was able to give you a much wider berth with regard to how formal, or casual, your suit can be. Timberlake puts together both extremes of the formality scale with a tailored three-piece suit finished off with a pair of contrasting white kicks. A less risky way to do it is to stick to the two-piece variety, skip the necktie and leave a couple of buttons on your shirt open. **End Summary** Topics: mens suits]]> dress suits]]> neck ties]]> bow ties]]> cuff links]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl enjoys to publish articles on mens fashion and style. He is also the founder of online neck and bow-tie specialist: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neck ties, bow ties , and cuff links sets.

Style Rules of the Double Breasted Suit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:29:23 -0500

There is no mistaking it: the double breasted suit is a must-have item in men's fashion today. A style item back in its Prohibition Era heyday, the double breasted suit has been given a few much needed updates by numerous fashion labels, and is the hottest thing you could have today. If you're one of those guys who's about to take the plunge into double breasted suiting, here are a few things you should know about the DB. Keep It Real Of all the items in men's fashion that you could possibly wear, double breasted suits send some of the strongest messages about power and status you could get, short of a power tie. But when you're wearing that loud of a statement, you'd better have some of that power and status to back your outfit up when the real deal arrives. Bosses, power brokers and corner office executives wear DB suits; clerks and entry level staffers don't. It's that simple. Not that there's any sort of hierarchy enforced in men's fashion, but it's going to be awkward showing up in the office with something like a DB when it's not appropriate for your position, at least, not yet. **End Summary** Topics: double breasted]]> mens suits]]> neck ties]]> kids ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hendrik Pohl has written over a hundred articles on mens fashion and style. He himself has a passion for mens formal wear, suits, and Bow Ties . He suggests you have a look at these Kids Ties for the upcoming holidays.

Men's Suits for Fashionable Winters

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:25:07 -0500

Offices might not adjust their dress codes for the winter, but that doesn't mean that your own wardrobe has to be just as inflexible. Unchanging fashion etiquette does not call for you to wear the same suits you did for summer, which are likely to be, in terms of style and practicality, unsuitable for the colder seasons. Here's how to warm up to your suits in a whole new way to get you looking sharp even during those cold snaps. Have Some Heft Cotton is an ideal fabric for most other months of the year and wool is cool for temperate times. When the mercury really starts falling, though, you'll want to get suits (and other pieces) that have more substance and thickness to them for those colder days. Winter suits are best done in tweed, that trusty staple fabric of men's fashion from across the Atlantic. More cold-ready than cotton and outstanding than plain old wool, tweed makes even the most tired and typical style of suit seem more dapper than usual. **End Summary** Topics: mens winter suits]]> mens dress fashion]]> ties]]> business casual attire]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl writes about fashion and style. He has a passion for wearing finest neck ties and is also the founder of online necktie store: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neck ties , bows tie, and cufflink sets. Besides selling ties the site also features helpful information on dress codes such as this article on Business Casual Attire

Men's Style Strategies: Dressing Up, Dressing Down

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:35 -0500

Suit, shirt and tie, that's the standard workday uniform, and chances are good that every other guy at the water cooler is wearing the same thing. But unless you're presenting to the boss or your office has an extra strict dress code, you've got some room to play with the tried and tested formula. Let your fashion sense loose! Style your weekday outfits differently and be just that more envied by everyone else at work. Ditch the Jacket If you're not making a major sales pitch or meeting heavy hitter clients, a jacket-less look would most probably be okay for a whole day behind your desk. Besides, leaving it at home isn't without its benefits. You're a lot less restrained throughout the day, for one, and you get to try out some of these more interesting alternatives. Swap the jacket out for a cardigan, especially if you live in milder, more fashion-friendly climes. Instead of the typical thin style, though, look for a chunky knit piece with a collar that has some heft to it. **End Summary** Topics: mens dress codes]]> how to dress tips for men]]> mens bow ties]]> how to tie a bow tie]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> The author of this article, Hendrik Pohl, is also the founder of: Bows-n-ties.com - a site offering quality neckties, bow ties , cufflink sets, tips on dress codes, and much more. The site will even teach you How to Tie a Bow Tie

Men's Style Options with Sweaters

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:35:24 -0500

A sweater is an indispensable style item in just about any season. You could wear one as is for a cool summer evening, or use the same one as a layering item for truly cruel winter days. But even a group that sounds as basic as sweaters has more to it than meets the eye. They may all look similar, it's true, yet every type has a respective character that every fashion-conscious guy should think about. Sweater Fashion ABC's Different folks have different strokes especially when it comes to fashion, but there are certain sweaters that you can find on virtually anyone. Whether it's your style-oblivious sexagenarian dad or your GQ-reading metrosexual teenage nephew, these sweaters are the classic style pieces any man can wear, and should be wearing. Crewneck sweaters are the perfect style choices for days when you want a little extra warmth from layering but don't want too much added bulk for the day. The cashmere or cotton varieties, however, can be worn alone, without anything else underneath, for just lounging around the house. **End Summary** Topics: mens sweaters]]> mens pull overs]]> bow ties]]> multicolored neck ties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Pohl is a passionate writer on mens fashion and style. To date he has more than a hundred articles published on teaching men how to dress. He is also the founder of online neck and bowtie retailer: Bows-n-ties.com/ - a site offering quality neck ties, bow ties , and cufflink sets. Want something different? Then check out these Multi Color Ties