Question
Why Should I purchase an extra pair of trousers with my suit?
Answer
I always recommend purchasing an extra pair of trousers with a custom suit. My reasoning is
The fabric from which the suit is cut is unique and likely to be discontinued by the mill eventually. [...]
The Importance of Proportion in Classic Men’s Clothing
The gentleman who gives attention to proportion in his apparel always looks good. Alas, this detail is sadly under valued nowadays; it is rare to discover an adult male whose manner is understated elegance, the sort of gentleman who folks feel is always well dressed without knowing why. [...]
How to choose a Tailor
Picking out a tailor used to be simple; you either went with the tailor who had been servicing your father or you headed to the experienced suit salesman who would get the right introduction. Nowadays regrettably, the job is more arduous - expert tailors are tough to come by, and the [...]
Different Types of Dress Shoes
Dress shoes come in many styles, and each has its place. The particular constructions and colors one chooses are surely a matter of personal style. Nonetheless, there are a few conventions one should keep in mind when selecting shoes for purchase, or deciding which pair to don on [...]
Pocket squares come in a variety of colors and patterns. These are appropriate to most ensembles, and should be chosen to contrast with the shirt and tie while still being set off against the color of the jacket. What one should look for in a pocket square is coordinated contrast. That is to say, a [...]
The art of the dress handkerchief doesn’t end with selecting color, pattern, and fabric. Equally important is the way in which the pocket square is worn. A quality square can appear unbecoming if it is improperly handled and haphazardly stuffed into the pocket. That isn’t to say that the handkerchief must appear excessively arranged. Many [...]
The Pocket Square
Of all the various accessories available to the gentleman, the handkerchief in the jacket’s breast pocket is quite likely the least understood. What color to choose, which fabric is right, and how to fold it properly are just some of the questions that add to the apprehension. The dress handkerchief doesn’t have to [...]
10 years ago I would not have rated Sean Combs very high on a list of well dressed men. Today, I find his modern approach to classic style not only refreshing but original and enduring enough to rank him in the company of fashion gurus such as Ralf Lauren and Jean Lacoste.
A recent article quoted [...]
The man who takes care with proportion in his clothes always looks good. Unfortunately, this point is woefully under appreciated today; it’s rare to find a man whose style is understated elegance, the kind of man who people feel is always well dressed without knowing why. Most clothes sold in stores are available in only a few [...]
For a man wearing a suit the right jewelry can upgrade your look from smart to brilliant. At the same time, ostentatious ‘bling-bling’ is distracting and unattractive; men’s jewelry should always be subtle. The watch passes the test by virtue of its functionality; cufflinks and tie clips earn provisional legitimacy on the same grounds. The wedding [...]
Antonio Centeno gained his sense of style from studying fashion in London, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Bangkok. He is currently president of A Tailored Suit, a menswear store that provides tools to create custom clothing completely online and articles on men’s style. Antonio has a BA from Cornell College, an MBA from UT Austin, and he is a former officer of Marines.