Archive for the 'Self Improvement' Category

19 Apr

Men’s Suits: not Just for the Office

Suits are ideal office wear for men – and many women – because they are smart, stylish and not overly individual. This last statement may prove contentious, but it is rare to go into an office and see a suit that is not a dark shade, with a discreet pattern. This is perfectly understandable: offices [...]

08 Apr

Choosing a Men’s Dress Shirt for your Complexion

Copyright (c) 2008 Janine GiorgentiMost men use solid white dress shirts as their wardrobe staple. They are hesitant to step out of their comfort zones and try other colors and patterns, because they just don’t know which colors look good on them. They also think it will be harder to match a tie. White, on [...]

05 Apr

A Brief History of the Suit

The suit is the traditional form of male formal clothing in the modern world, and it has been that way for almost 200 years. Although the modern suit did not appear until the nineteenth century, the origins of the suit coat can be traced back to the revolution in men’s clothing set by British royalty [...]