Posts Tagged ‘Work Shirts’
Author: Zachary Lowell
While male fashion might not change much month to month, season to season, when you compare the state of men’s style today with five years ago, even the most casual observer can see a world of difference. Perhaps the biggest change of all has been the return of rugged, suit-wearing macho men who seem to have run the primped-to-perfection metro sprites of yesteryear out of town. But what could be the reason for this drastic sea change in style? The answer actually may have quite a bit to do with the world’s current financial woes. Read More
Tags: Business Casual, Casual Wear, Classic Fashion, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features, Trends
Author: Zachary Lowell
Much of fashion writing is centered around trends. In fact, it’s well nigh impossible to browse any style related magazine or website without hearing about the next big thing(s). Occasionally the fads drummed up by commentators strike it big in the style world, other times they never get off the ground, and sometimes they develop into micro trends. Read More
Tags: Casual Wear, Classic Fashion, Preppy Fashion, Retro Fashion, Work Shirts
Filed under: Trends
Author: Zachary Lowell
People judge you by the way you look. Nowhere is this more obvious or important than in the world of business, where appearances can make or break deals. If you’re the owner of a professional service business which frequently receives clients, it’s in your best interest to make sure you and your staff look professional. Yet, since not every gifted employee is gifted when it comes to style, you may have to give your sartorially challenged employees a hand with custom corporate attire. Read More
Tags: Business Casual, Embroidery, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features
Author: Zachary Lowell
Of all the intelligent, knowledgeable people in the fashion world today, few can hold a candle to Dr. Anna Akbari. With over ten years experience working in the clothing industry and a Ph.D. in visual sociology, professor Akbari now teaches at New York University and is the founder of Closet Catharsis, a wardrobe consulting company. Having written her Master’s thesis on corporate dress codes and a doctoral dissertation on the relationship between fashion and power, much of professor Akbari’s research is focused on self identity and fashion. Even with the pressures of a new semester, professor Akbari was kind enough to talk with us about her research and her passion for fashion. Read More
Tags: Ask The Experts, Business Wear, Casual Wear, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features
Author: Zachary Lowell
Don’t break the speed limit, don’t cheat on your income taxes, don’t steal the company credit card to bankroll a weekend in Vegas: these are good rules we’re all better off following. Style rules, on the other hand, are more flexible and easier to bend, but only by those who know what they’re doing. If you’re no longer an amateur when it comes to putting together an outfit, challenging conventional wisdom can be a great way to assert your personal style. But be warned, rules exist for a reason and breaking them in the wrong way can have disastrous results. For the rebel in you, we present some simple pointers to stay stylish as you step out of the box. Read More
Tags: Casual Wear, Classic Fashion, Shirt Color, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features
Author: Zachary Lowell
Making the leap from off-the-rack to made-to-measure clothing is a major sartorial milestone in any man’s life. Once you no longer have to hunt high and low for the right fit or suitable designs, you become the captain of your own style destiny and many guys who go the custom route are never satisfied with retail again. But, given all the custom choices out there, knowing where to begin building your wardrobe can be a huge challenge. For anyone grappling with indecision, we present some of the most versatile shirts to start with. Read More
Tags: Business Wear, Casual Wear, Fabric, Tailoring Options, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features
Author: Zachary Lowell
Recently, when we set out to answer the age-old problem of what to wear to a job interview, we had no idea about the wealth of great information which would come our way from so many talented HR professionals, writers and style experts. In fact, we got so many great responses that we just couldn’t fit them all into one article. So, here for your entertainment and enlightenment, we bring you a second installment of great fashion tips to help you get ahead in the career world. Read More
Tags: Ask The Experts, Business Wear, Shirt Color, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features
Author: Zachary Lowell
Like it or not, what you wear to a job interview can say just as much about you as your resume. Yet many job seekers stumble when it comes to putting together the right outfit when they’re interviewing for what could be their dream job, with disastrous results. So to give you a boost in this tough economy, we contacted a group of HR professionals, career coaches and image experts to get their advice on how to succeed with style when meeting a potential employer. Read what they have to say in their own words. Read More
Tags: Ask The Experts, Business Wear, Shirt Color, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features
Author: Zachary Lowell
We’ve always thought of fashion as an aesthetic pursuit; a kind of art that everyone can practice, in ways both large and small, through their choice of clothing. Yesterday though we read about an exhibition currently on display at the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, entitled “workworkworkworkwork”, by reclusive New York artist Charles LeDray, which takes a unique look at men’s wear and its place in contemporary society. Read More
Tags: Art, Formal Wear, Work Shirts
Filed under: News
Author: Zachary Lowell
Okay, so you’re going on a trip; maybe it’s for business or maybe for pleasure, maybe it’s to the other side of the country or the other side of the planet. Where ever you’re going, for whatever reason, we’re sure you’re going to want to look snappy when you get there. But, this begs the question, how are you going to pack without getting your shirts wrinkled, creased or otherwise rumpled by the time you arrive at your destination? Read More
Tags: Avoiding Wrinkles, Traveling, Work Shirts
Filed under: Features
