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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

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.