Vents
Vents are the vertical slits at the back of the blazer/ coat. Vents are a functional feature of a blazer/ coat and also have aesthetical appeal. Blazer / coat being a heavy and stiff garment restrict our movement, so to provide more room and comfort to the wearer vents are made at the back of the blazer/ coat. There are three main styles of vents, such as
1. Single vent/ center vent
2. Double vent/ side vents
3. No vent
1. Single vent/ center vent: A single slit at the center-back of the blazer/coat, quite comfortable to wear. This style is suitable for men who have bulk around waist and lower torso as it camouflages the bulk.
2. Double vent/ side vents: Slit at each side of the blazer/coat. This is more stylish and more comfortable as it provides more room to wearer. This style is suitable for men who are fit and athletic.
3. No vent: As the words say, blazer/coat with no vents. It looks very stylish and clean but unfortunately it is not that comfortable with virtually any room for wearer. Heavier men should always avoid this style as it restricts maneuverability.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Style tip 4: Buttons
Buttons
Buttons are an important features of a suit, equally important as the suit it- self. One should never avoid this factor while making a purchase, be it readymade or tailor made. Buttons play a versatile role in a garment as they serve two important purposes, one is functional and other is aesthetical. Buttons are functional design element as we all know they hold the garment in its place. Sometimes we use buttons just to improve looks that’s why buttons are aesthetical as they also add value to the suit.
One should buy the suit that complements the personality of a person. So the style of the suit should be the deciding factor about number of buttons in a suit and not vice- versa. I have seen many people making a blunder while buying a suit that they want a 2- button or 3- button suit because some celebrity wore it in some movie or occasion. The main function of suit is to enhance positive attributes of your personality and hide the flaws.
This quick guide will develop an insight about styles of button in a suit. There are 1, 2, 3 and 4 button styled suits in market. Most double breasted suits are 6-button and sometimes 4-button depending upon the height of the wearer. Most single breasted suits are 2-button and sometimes 3- button and rarely 1- button. I can go on and on writing about tall man should wear this and not so tall man should wear that…blah blah. Just keep in mind your physical structure and invest in right style of suit, you need not worry about the button count.
Enjoy.
Buttons are an important features of a suit, equally important as the suit it- self. One should never avoid this factor while making a purchase, be it readymade or tailor made. Buttons play a versatile role in a garment as they serve two important purposes, one is functional and other is aesthetical. Buttons are functional design element as we all know they hold the garment in its place. Sometimes we use buttons just to improve looks that’s why buttons are aesthetical as they also add value to the suit.
One should buy the suit that complements the personality of a person. So the style of the suit should be the deciding factor about number of buttons in a suit and not vice- versa. I have seen many people making a blunder while buying a suit that they want a 2- button or 3- button suit because some celebrity wore it in some movie or occasion. The main function of suit is to enhance positive attributes of your personality and hide the flaws.
This quick guide will develop an insight about styles of button in a suit. There are 1, 2, 3 and 4 button styled suits in market. Most double breasted suits are 6-button and sometimes 4-button depending upon the height of the wearer. Most single breasted suits are 2-button and sometimes 3- button and rarely 1- button. I can go on and on writing about tall man should wear this and not so tall man should wear that…blah blah. Just keep in mind your physical structure and invest in right style of suit, you need not worry about the button count.
Enjoy.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Style tip 3 : The lapel
Style of lapel
Lapels are the folded flaps of fabric at jacket/ coat’s front. It is made by folding the front edge of the jacket/ coat. The width of the lapel is dictated by the present fashion trends or you can also decide this factor keeping in mind your own physical structure. This is an important design element, so do not ignore it as it can be the deciding factor how your perfect suit is going to look like. There are three basic styles of lapel: peak lapel, notch lapel and shawl lapel.
1. Peak lapel: When the fabric at front edge of the jacket/ coat is cut in an upward slant, is called a peak lapel. This style is more formal and it is mostly found in double breasted jackets/ coats. Though one can get it made in single breasted jacket also (but it’s a difficult job for the tailor). This style is also known as “pointed lapel”. This design element is suitable for tall and lanky man, short and thin should avoid it. Take a look at the picture of peak lapel...
2. Notch lapel: When the front edge of the jacket/coat is cut and sewn at an angel who resembles like a triangle, is called notch lapel. You will find this style only in single breasted jacket/ coat. The style is more casual than formal and is mostly found in blazers, casual jackets/ coats. This particular style is also known as “step lapel” or “step collar” in British English. This is how a notch lapel looks like...
3. Shawl lapel: Shawl lapel sits around the neck and chest with no cut or angular shape. It looks like a shawl draped around the neck. It is a common design feature in Dinner jackets, tuxedos. I personally find it more stylish than the other two as it makes you stand out in the crowd. But you have to follow a certain degree of formality while wearing it as you cannot wear it and go to a board meeting, instead wear it for less formal occasions like dinner party, evening functions.
Enjoy.
Lapels are the folded flaps of fabric at jacket/ coat’s front. It is made by folding the front edge of the jacket/ coat. The width of the lapel is dictated by the present fashion trends or you can also decide this factor keeping in mind your own physical structure. This is an important design element, so do not ignore it as it can be the deciding factor how your perfect suit is going to look like. There are three basic styles of lapel: peak lapel, notch lapel and shawl lapel.
1. Peak lapel: When the fabric at front edge of the jacket/ coat is cut in an upward slant, is called a peak lapel. This style is more formal and it is mostly found in double breasted jackets/ coats. Though one can get it made in single breasted jacket also (but it’s a difficult job for the tailor). This style is also known as “pointed lapel”. This design element is suitable for tall and lanky man, short and thin should avoid it. Take a look at the picture of peak lapel...
2. Notch lapel: When the front edge of the jacket/coat is cut and sewn at an angel who resembles like a triangle, is called notch lapel. You will find this style only in single breasted jacket/ coat. The style is more casual than formal and is mostly found in blazers, casual jackets/ coats. This particular style is also known as “step lapel” or “step collar” in British English. This is how a notch lapel looks like...
3. Shawl lapel: Shawl lapel sits around the neck and chest with no cut or angular shape. It looks like a shawl draped around the neck. It is a common design feature in Dinner jackets, tuxedos. I personally find it more stylish than the other two as it makes you stand out in the crowd. But you have to follow a certain degree of formality while wearing it as you cannot wear it and go to a board meeting, instead wear it for less formal occasions like dinner party, evening functions.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Style tip 2 : Style of suit : single or double breasted.
Whenever we decide to buy a suit or get it tailor made, The first thing which comes to our mind is the style of the suit. Here i will try to explain two basic styles of suits, which are "classics". I have used the term "classic" because they never go out of fashion no matter what.
1. Single breasted jacket: A single breasted jacket has only one row of buttons, and approximately 1 inch over lapping of plackets at front. Single Breasted jacket is more versatile and contemporary and it looks more fashionable too. This style looks great on short men and is also suitable for tall men as it gives the illusion of height, which makes it more versatile than double breasted jacket. Here how a fine Single breasted jacket looks like...
2.Double breasted jacket: The two plackets of double breasted jackets over lap each other at about 4- 6 inches, which gives two vertical rows of buttons at front. Only one vertical pair of buttons has their corresponding button holes. This is how a classic double breasted jacket looks like. The elegance and sophistication of the style makes it a staple in every man’s wardrobe. The double breasted jacket makes the wearer look broader as it emphasizes the span of chest, thus giving an optical illusion of broadness. This optical illusion makes this style more appropriate for tall man with good built, short and stout man should avoid this style. Take a look at the picture of double breasted jacket below.
Bonus information.
Suit thread count
Thread count not only determines the price of suit/ fabric but, it also tells the quality of the suit. Higher the thread count, finer and comfortable the suit is. In technical language thread count is referred as to “Super number”, for suits only. The finest suits have super number in range of 450. If you cannot afford to buy a new suit every season or two, then you should avoid buying suits with super number in range of 450 or so.
1. Single breasted jacket: A single breasted jacket has only one row of buttons, and approximately 1 inch over lapping of plackets at front. Single Breasted jacket is more versatile and contemporary and it looks more fashionable too. This style looks great on short men and is also suitable for tall men as it gives the illusion of height, which makes it more versatile than double breasted jacket. Here how a fine Single breasted jacket looks like...
2.Double breasted jacket: The two plackets of double breasted jackets over lap each other at about 4- 6 inches, which gives two vertical rows of buttons at front. Only one vertical pair of buttons has their corresponding button holes. This is how a classic double breasted jacket looks like. The elegance and sophistication of the style makes it a staple in every man’s wardrobe. The double breasted jacket makes the wearer look broader as it emphasizes the span of chest, thus giving an optical illusion of broadness. This optical illusion makes this style more appropriate for tall man with good built, short and stout man should avoid this style. Take a look at the picture of double breasted jacket below.
Bonus information.
Suit thread count
Thread count not only determines the price of suit/ fabric but, it also tells the quality of the suit. Higher the thread count, finer and comfortable the suit is. In technical language thread count is referred as to “Super number”, for suits only. The finest suits have super number in range of 450. If you cannot afford to buy a new suit every season or two, then you should avoid buying suits with super number in range of 450 or so.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Style tip 1 : The Suit
Buying man's suit is a cross-roads of massive expenditures, many fitting sessions, and tiny yet important details. You try to buy a suit in "haste" and surly, it it'll become "waste". It happen many times that we want to purchase a perfect suit for the special day but we end up making some shopping disaster. You already know, a well fitted suit makes a man look upbeat, sharper, smarter, dapper but you may overlook the importance of right kind of fabric. So the key is to equip your self with right information and knowledge. So let's start bruship up " the skill".
CHOOSING RIGHT FABRIC.
This is the first thing that we all do, so let's start with basic thing. There are mainly three types fabrics i.e. Cotton, Wool, Linen and not to mention different blends.
1. Cotton : Cotton is a natural fiber, it is breathable, easy to maintain, can absorb sweat and keeps you cool. It is most appropriat for spring/summer, fall.
2. Wool : Wool is the most versatile fabric. It is wrinkle- resistant, absorbs moisture, comfertable, durable, keeps cozy. It comes in many varieties but most popular are Merino, Angora, Cashmere and (you can also go for tweed, for blazers). It is most appropriate for Winters.
3. Linen : Linen is also natural fibre, it also keeps you cool as cotton, it is light weight, it looks fashionable (some consider it as a good replcement for cotton), comes in many colors and finshes, but it has one major drawback that it creases easiely. Best for summers.
Thats it for this post.
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