What to Wear By SuitsMen

I have known Mark for many years (sucks teeth while trying to remember when I first met him late at night on a Webmasterworld meet in London), and have always admired the way he has gone about his business.  He has without doubt, the best window blinds   website on the internet, and I have always aspired to his levels of quality, production, and customer service.

So I was very eager to see what he had been up to when he recently launched his new site www.blinds-2go.co.uk 

I really had not realised there was so much to blinds either.  It is no longer a choice of Venetian, Roman or roller, as now you can get blinds specially designed for every room in the house.  If you need something for the bathroom, then now there are specifically waterproof blinds you can buy.

Perhaps you need a black out blind for a childs room?   It need no longer be a boring black, but can now be patterned. I very much doubt you will get the choice in your local curtain shop.

I suspect his new site is doing well, and not just because the country has turned to DIY.

 Have a look, and you will see why.

Winter Suits Some say that there has been an appalling trend lately, even amongst the so-called “upper classes.” That is the trend of adjusting ones entire style of dress to accommodate seasonal changes in the weather. The fact is that in business, or the better sorts of entertainment, a proper suit is the only appropriate and correct attire. A parka may be suitable as outer wear but sweatshirts and denim are not correct for the office or going out. A proper suit of clothes is the only choice.

Winter suits were generally made of wool and in dark colours. They would be completely lined with a sturdy material and sometimes used with a matching waistcoat to keep in the warmth. Waistcoats have fallen out of fashion with the advent of central heating and the adoption of continental style. They are still a good solution to keeping in the heat during cold weather, as they surround what the medical profession refers to as the “core.”

While there is really no good substitute for wool in a winter suit, dark colors could no longer be considered mandatory. Extremely light colours such as khaki are not appropriate to the colder months. Lighter shades of the primary colours are fashionably correct. Patterns and stripes should be, as at any season, subdued. Tweeds and similar patterns are permissible in a country setting but are really not appropriate business or evening wear in the city.

Fashion and fit change with each year just as styles and fabrics change with the seasons. The help of a good and knowledgeable salesperson can be invaluable in the choice of a new suit. The internet is also a good source of information. At our blog www.suitblog.co.uk we are building a wealth of invaluable information and advice as well as a source for the items themselves at www.SuitsMen.co.uk

I had a bit of fun the other day testing one of our washable suits.  I got a friend to wear it, and then we went Quad biking in the mud.  The idea was to get a short video and put it on Youtube to illustrate just how washable these suits are.

As you can see from these initial images, this was a light summer suit, and it got very dirty!  I do not have a picture of it cleaned…. but it came up beautifully.   I thought it better to get these images up, rather than wait for the full story.  My video expert is away until October, so it will be a while.

The kind people at Wild Park Leisure Quad Biking were very helpful, and took these pictures for us.  It is a fantastic morning out, if you live in the area.  Josh and Jake have both had the misfortune of taking me out, and both are very good teachers, and will give you great fun, whatever your level.

Have a look at our  range of washable suits,  possibly the biggest selection in the country.    Washable suits have come on a long way since the early days, and there are some very effective  fabrics about.  Please drop into our site, and call us if you have any doubts.  One of us will I am sure be able to help you.

The BBC Proms are a fantastic way for anyone to be exposed to the expansive world of music on offer from all over the world. Anyone from age the age of five to that of ninety five can enjoy the great accessibility of these musical performances, from students to business men and housewives to executives.

While there is no official dress code, it’s still important to look your best, and SuitsMen can certainly help you there! It would be unseemly to arrive for Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 in blue jeans and a ragged t-shirt! For the formal concerts, suitsmen offers many handsome options that will flatter gentleman. For jackets, there is a wide selection of black  dinner jackets, white Tuxedos, as well less formal attire, such as double breasted blazers and such striking options as the Salisbury Wool Jacket. For shirts, suitsmen offers everything from wing collars to pleated fronts and double cuffs, in white, ivory and black.

No formal outfit is complete without a waistcoat, and the options available in this category are numerous as well. In addition, there is no limit to the selection of accessories. The John White Oxford shoe is particularly sharp, and the addition of cufflinks to any ensemble is a subtle but powerful statement about a man’s style.

There is also a selection of belts on sale to fit a variety of sizes, and all the trimmings to make a fashionable outfit complete. Any of these options would fit the 2009 Proms fantastically, and the range of music available this Summer is as varied as the selections on hand at www.suitsmen.co.uk.

Cleaning Leather Jackets Properly

Leather jacket as part of your mens suits, it must have a proper care to stay and look great for years. It cannot be cleaned the same way as other clothing, but the process is simple, and important if you want your jacket to last. You can use a protective spray like Suede and Leather Guard, it helps protect the jacket and keeps water, grime, and dirt from soaking into the garment. Here are a few steps for cleaning your leather jacket:

The leather outer – General Cleaning.

The outside of your coat or jacket should be sprayed with Leather Groom as directed, (usually once ot twice a year).  Use a  damp clothe to remove stains and marks in between treatments. One tin of Leather Groom, a conditioning foam (soon to available for purchase), is sufficient to treat the average leather jacket about three times. Leather groom maintains the  jacket’s rich color and keeps it soft, supple but strong. Since the outer surface of your jacket was originally made with a gentle tanning process, you will not need to use any harsh chemicals to care for it properly.

How to deal with scuffs and loss of colour.

Many leather jackets eventually suffer colour loss or scuffing, and there are a couple of options for treating these problems. By the use of Leather Groom, it can restore its color gradually and conditioned your faded jackets. Heat exposure can dry the leather and make it seem duller than it really is, so a small amount of conditioner may do the trick of restoring its colour. Or you can use a Tuxan Polish, it can cover a minor scuffs , just choice a color that match to your jacket.

If your jacket has been neglected for a long time, take it to a specialist Cleaner.  Most dry cleaners will be able to do this for you.

We hope you have many happy years with you jacket! To see out selection of Mens Leather Jackets, to to our site

How to select your suit size

Getting the measurement right is important

There are few images more enduringly attractive than a man in new suit. Butthe desired effect will quickly be lost if the suit doesn’t fit right. Fortunately, you can use a suit you already own that fits well to help guide you in choosing a new suit that is the correct size.

A suit is measured by its two main parts, i.e. the jacket and the pants. It is important to carefully measure each of the elements of each part to ensure a proper, total fit.

Measuring the jacket

Chest

The chest should always be measured at the fullest part, about three inches underneath the arms. Take the measuring tape and wrap it behind you, pulling it snugly (but not tightly) around to the front.

Arms (Length)

Measuring the arms will determine both the length of sleeve and the jacket. Place the end of the measuring tape at just where the seam of the sleeve meets the jacket and measure all the way to end of the sleeve.

Back

Measuring the back of the jacket is as important as measuring the chest. For the most accurate size reading, begin by folding the collar of the suit jacket up. Place the end of the measuring directly below the seam of the collar and measure in a straight line down to the end of the jacket.

Measuring the trousers

Waist

To measure your waist size, simply take a pair of suit pants that already fit you comfortably and lay them down, fly side up, on a flat surface such as a table or counter (it’s ok if the legs dangle). Button or zip the fly and square the pants as if you were wearing them. Take the measuring tape and measure from one side to the other.

Inside Leg

Measure the inside leg by taking a pair of suit pants with a good length and setting it on a flat surface such as a surface or countertop. Fold the pant legs so that they are sitting atop one another and lift the top leg so that it is straight above the bottom leg (forming one long vertical line). Place the tape measure at the seam of the crotch and measure all the way down to the hem of the pant leg.

Style and Safety: The Douglas Pinstripe Novonic Men’s Suit

Try to imagine a day without your mobile phone? Or better yet, an hour? Mobile phones are a vital part of everyday life, and without them some feel helpless. This would change if more people were aware of the health complications associated with the radiation emitted by mobile phones. This radiation, also known as electrosmog, can affect our brain and cell metabolism. This can be a problem of the past with the Douglas Pinstripe Novonic Men’s Suit.

As technology advances, your wardrobe should do the same. The Douglas Pinstripe Novonic Men’s Suit has pockets that are lined with novonic E-blocker. E-Blocker is an exceptional fabric that protects the body from electrosmog. Although very strong, this fabric looks and feels great! E-Blocker can withstand the usual wash, and can also be dry-cleaned without causing any damage to the fabric’s properties. More importantly, the fabric has been skillfully embroidered on only one side of the pocket, so the normal operation of your mobile phone will not be affected.

Making the Douglas Pinstripe Novonic Men’s Suit the next addition to your closet would be the best health decision and fashion decision you have ever made. Who says you can’t mix style with safety?

Pinstripe suits have long been associated with banking in the UK. Bankers have recently been advised to dress down, but pinstripes still do convey a strong impression of reliability and dependability. Whether you are wearing pinstripes or solids, SuitsMen can be your source for the best quality suits at the most affordable prices.

SuitsMen sells a variety of suits, all of which are mix and match to allow for various sizes. While buying a suit on the internet may sound unorthodox at first, it is actually a much wiser and more reliable way to make such an important purchase.

The number one reason to buy a suit on the internet, from SuitsMen, is the possibility of trying it on in your own home or office. Often, department stores and specialty shops adjust their lighting and mirrors to flatter the shopper, so a garment which looks great in the shop may not appear the same way in the office the next day, where lighting is dimmer or more harsh. A suit is a crucial part of a business  person’s attire, and it is of vital importance that the right fit and comfort are chosen. Trying on a suit on one’s own turf, so to speak, allows one the comfort needed to make an informed decision.

At SuitsMen we offers free shipping as well as free returns, so if any part of the suit is not right, phone our personalized customer service for advice. We offer a wide selection of suits in all styles and sizes, up to chest size 60. SuitsMen is your best choice for purchasing a suit on the internet.

The classic pinstripe suit has been a mainstay in the banking and financial world for decades, but in these economic times, many are being told to ‘dress down.’ Does this mean you should hold off buying that new pinstripe suit? Hardly. In these troubling times, people are looking for solid, dependable, business advice, so it’s more important than ever that you look and dress the part. People want to work with someone they can trust, so it is crucial that you exude confidence and competence. And what better way than in a traditional, three piece, pinstripe suit?

And speaking of trust, you can trust SuitsMen to deliver a quality product and stand behind what we sell. What better way to shop for a new suit than in the comfort and privacy of your own home or office? And why try on a suit in a drafty old dressing room, when you can do so in your office? We offer free deliver and returns, so you never have to worry about buying a suit you don’t like. Don’t waste your valuable time looking through rack after rack of suits at a store trying to find your size. We have suits in all sizes up to chest size 60, and a wide variety of mix and match styles to fit everyone. If you need help with your purchase, just phone for advice, we are available to answer your questions.

Look and dress the part of the successful businessman. Buy your suits at SuitsMen.