The Right Necktie Sets You Apart from the Competition
While a necktie no longer serves the purpose it did in the past of protecting the neck from an aggressor’s thrust, nevertheless a quality necktie still sets you apart from your competition. With the myriad designer neckties available, how do you choose one that suits your style […]
Archive for August, 2007
Necktie Colors, Patterns, and Fabrics
How to Tie a Tie, and Why!
Seven Steps to Tying the Windsor and Four-in-Hand Necktie Knots
Need to learn to tie a tie? The most popular necktie knots are the “Windsor” and the “Four-in-hand.” Read on while the DeCalo Fashion expert helps you learn to tie a tie in either knot.
The Four-in-Hand Knot
The four-in-hand knot creates a narrow knot that tends to […]
An Introduction to Suit Quality
Designer Suit Components, Fabrics, Colors and Patterns
So you’re looking for the perfect men suit or suit separate! This primer in dress suit quality will introduce you to components, fabrics, colors and patterns you will find in a high-end designer suit.
Suit Components
Strictly speaking, a suit consists of two or three parts: the jacket, the trousers, and […]
Single-Breasted, Double-Breasted, and 3-Piece Suits
Success, Elegance, and Old-World formality in Suits
For most men, dress suits remain a confusing combination of options and configurations. In this article, the DeCalo Fashion suit expert takes the mystery out of designer suit and suit separate configurations.
The most common type of dress suit includes two pieces, the jacket and the slacks. In the strictest […]
How to Fit Yourself for a Dress Shirt
An Elegant Dress Shirt Deserves the Right Fit
You can always go to a tailor or menswear store to get your shirt measurements for an dress shirt, but you can also do it for yourself. When purchasing ready-made dress shirts, have the following measurements available:
Neck: To take this shirt measurement, encircle your neck with the measuring […]
