Style is personal
Style is personal Anyone can follow a trend. Developing personal style is something entirely different. True style is not about wearing what happens to be fashionable this season. It is about understanding who you are and expressing that through the clothes you choose to wear. The most stylish men are rarely the ones chasing every […]
Avoid these mistakes when wearing a suit
Avoid these mistakes when wearing a suit By Derreck the Distinguished Rootsman A suit is one of the most forgiving garments a man can wear. It can make you look sharper, taller, leaner and more confident. The trouble is that it can also do the exact opposite. The good news? Most suit mistakes are easy […]
Business is business
Business is business By Sir Vincent Business dress does not have to be dull. It does, however, have to be appropriate. A well-dressed gentleman understands the difference between expressing personality and distracting from the matter at hand. In business, your clothing should support your presence, not compete with it. The purpose of business dress A […]
Observations from a gentleman
It sometimes strikes me… By Derreck the Distinguished Rootsman It sometimes strikes me how easy it is to undermine an otherwise excellent impression. Not with one dramatic mistake. More often, it’s the accumulation of small ones. A gentleman may spend considerable time choosing the right suit, shirt and shoes, only to let the details undo […]
Things to consider when buying a custom suit
The Most Important Suit Choices I could spend hours talking about all the details that go into creating a truly unique suit. Instead, let’s focus on some of the choices that have the biggest impact on how your suit looks, feels and performs. Cut The cut determines the overall silhouette of your suit and should […]
The only four suits you’ll ever need to own
The only four suits you’ll ever need By Sir Vincent Gentlemen, Every wardrobe is different. Some men own two suits. Others own twenty. Yet if I were asked which suits form the foundation of a well-dressed gentleman’s wardrobe, my answer would be surprisingly simple. These are not necessarily the most exciting suits. They are, however, […]
Wear a T-shirt with a blazer
Wearing a T-shirt with a blazer By Sir Vincent Casual elegance at its best Some combinations are surprisingly difficult to master. A T-shirt and a blazer is one of them. Done poorly, it can look unfinished and careless. Done well, it is one of the most effortless and stylish looks a man can wear. The […]
Looking good in the heat
Looking good in the heat By Sir Vincent Summer is perhaps the most demanding season for a gentleman’s wardrobe. Looking elegant on a crisp autumn morning is relatively straightforward. Looking elegant when the temperature climbs above thirty degrees is quite another matter. The good news is that staying cool and dressing well are not opposing […]
Style mistakes
Style Mistakes By Derreck the Distinguished Rootsman Gentlemen. Style is personal, and rules are made to be questioned. But some mistakes are so common that they deserve to be mentioned. The good news? Most of them are easy to fix. Here are a few of the biggest offenders. Wearing a suit that’s too small A […]
Buttoning guide
By Sir Vincent There are simple rules for suit buttons And once you know them, you’ll never get them wrong again. Suit buttoning is one of those small details that separates a man who wears a suit from a man who truly understands one. The good news is that the rules are remarkably simple. The […]
