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Everything you need to know about dress shoes

Everything you need to know about dress shoes

In menswear, finding the right shoe will completely take your elegance to the next level. Therefore, we will help you better understand 5 types of dress shoes so that your mix-and-match become easier than ever. OXFORD When it comes to the men’s leather shoe designs, perhaps we all implicitly understand that Oxford is King. Oxford is all you need to show your class without being “exaggerated”.…

Why is wool the best material for a suit?

Why is wool the best material for a suit?

(Clothes and the Man: The Principles of Fine Men’s Dress – Alan Flusser) There is only one immutable principle governing the selection of fine suit material: the cloth must be made from natural fibers. This means some type of fine worsted or woolen in the cooler periods of the year – worsted, flannel, gabardine, and so on – and in…

Turtleneck sweater – the “winter shirt” (or Ways to wear turtleneck sweater in classic menswear)

Turtleneck sweater – the “winter shirt” (or Ways to wear turtleneck sweater in classic menswear)

The weather in Hanoi has been extremely cold lately. The temperature is often lower than 15 degrees Celsius, making the layering sets with traditional shirts, cardigans and blazers become too fragile, even when the outside is covered with an overcoat. We tend to stick more often with warm turtleneck sweaters, and because of the limited quantity, we have to find…

Pocket square and how to fold it

Pocket square and how to fold it

You maybe no stranger to pocket squares, but do you know their true purpose and how to use them properly? What is pocket square and what is it for? A handkerchief is a small piece of fabric that is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one’s hands or face, or blowing one’s nose. Handkerchiefs can be made from…

Office suit (uniform suit), what’s different?

Office suit (uniform suit), what’s different?

Many businesses, from small to large, choose suits as uniforms. But there is no standard for uniform suit. So how should the suit – uniform be designed, similar to and different from a regular suit? Uniform suit fabric The fabric for the uniform doesn’t have to be high quality. Instead, choose a wool blended with polyester. Though it somewhat reduces…

Some more common mistakes wearing suit

Some more common mistakes wearing suit

We once intended to close the series of articles about common mistakes when wearing suits. But it seems that the problems are still quite a lot, so here are some other tips for you to avoid. Mistake 1: If your legs are short, go for no break pants In terms of simple geometry, no break pants create a discontinuous separation…

What are horn buttons and why does your suit need them?

What are horn buttons and why does your suit need them?

Buttons made out of bone and horn were the first kinds of buttons that were used in human fashion history. These kinds of buttons were very popular as clothing ornaments in the 14th century, and they continued to enjoy widespread use up until the early 20th century- even when buttons had shifted in their purely ornamental role in clothes to…

How long should your trousers be?

How long should your trousers be?

Men’s dress codes were not made for fun. They make it easier for men to wear everyday, as long as they remember the formulas. The length of the pants is also one of the standardized details in dress. Length levels “within the standard” Any length that makes the pants too short or too long is “unqualified”. But how to determine…

Guide to distinguish common fabrics

Guide to distinguish common fabrics

Fabric selection should be a priority in deciding whether or not to own a suit. If possible, choose natural materials. In addition to being environmentally friendly, these fabrics also create a pleasant feeling for the wearer, give them more coolness and a higher aesthetics. I. Natural material I. Wool fabric Pros: elegant and natural. Good air circulation (advantage cannot be…