Learn to Dress Well, Everything else Follows

Whether you are a professional who needs to look sharp for the contest, or a innovative type who dresses up because you likes to, the suit is the basic building block of looking excellent. It’s an ageless, ever adaptable, sometimes maligned, but for no reason an enhanced uniform. Consider the roots of that word: uni, as in a universally good idea to save your ass from the danger of too much choice; form, as in the opposite of formless, careless, or unfocused. We will get to the specifics of collar widths and armholes and vents and how to do it right, but let’s first agree that this is where dressing like a man begins. Get the fundamentals down and then you can lose yourself in perfecting the particulars – And that’s when things get appealing.

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Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Men – Suits

Many a time, during the holiday season, big ticket items such as LED  televisions or gaming consoles such as the Xbox 360 or Playstation are the first things that come to mind when we go for a comparatively big purchase. However, there is a huge market during the Christmas season for menswear, specifically for sweaters, shirts, ties, socks and even suits that are carrying great sales as we approach to the end of December.
What to Consider When Gifting a Suit : The first thing to consider is whether this gift will be or will not be a surprise. Unfortunately, you will likely have to resort to bringing the gentleman in question to the store so as to garner proper fit and measurements, although if your man is already rather dapper and stylish you, or he, may already know their sizing.The problem with purchasing a suit of clothes without knowing exact measurements, or even more likely without having tried the physical garment on beforehand comes with an ill-fit on Christmas Day. If the recipient of the suit loves the design, colour, cut, and quality of his suit but it does not fit whatsoever, or cannot be altered to fit easily, you may have extreme difficulty locating the same garment in his particular size – if at all possible.For that reason, it is always strongly recommended that you bring the gentleman in for a fitting beforehand.Another way to save from an unfit measurement suit is to send the exact measurement to the maker. This is the best way to make an online purchase as per your need simply by sitting at home and switching on your internet connected computer. If you have the measure with you, come with it and take home the best fitting suit which would really surprise your man.Be creative, and be sure to get a fit beforehand – or you may be sorry for the lack of foresight.

DAILY GUIDE TO A PERFECT MEN’S SUIT FIT – JACKET HALF WAIST

Button up the coat and lay it on flat surface. Measure from left edge to right edge at the waistline.

DAILY GUIDE TO A PERFECT MEN’S SUIT FIT – JACKET HALF CHEST

Button up the coat and lay it on flat surface. Measure from left edge to right edge just below the sleeves.

DAILY GUIDE TO A PERFECT MEN’S SUIT FIT – COLLAR

The collar measurement should be taken from the middle of the button hole to the center of the collar button when the collar is spread flat. You may take this measurement from a shirt that fits you well.

INTERVIEW DRESS ETIQUETTE - Shirts and Ties

Business Attire    VS      Smart Casual


Dress shirt:
· Shades of light to mid blue are most
  effective. If you choose another color,
  pastels are safest.
· Subtle patterns are fine
· White shirts create a more formal look
Silk Tie: Keep it subtle
· Should coordinate with suit and shirt
· Patterns in your shirt, tie and suit will
  fight each other unless they are different
  designs and size
* Need help getting the right tie knots?
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Casual Shirts:

· Long-sleeved are more business oriented 

· Button-down is a neater look

· Cotton or cotton-blend

· Solid pastels or small subtle patterns

  subdued patterns

· Crisp, clean and pressed 

· Avoid T-Shirts and black

Sweaters:

· Sweater alone or under a sport coat 

  is a great look 

· Never a sweatshirt

Tie:

· Adds a touch of elegance

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INTERVIEW DRESS ETIQUETTE - The Look

Business Attire    VS      Smart Casual

Mid to Dark colored suit
Pants: Must match jacket
Solid Navy or Grey are best, you can consider a subtle stripe.
More prominent stripes are appropriate
only for higher level executive positions
Black suits are more formal and austere.
If you do wear black, soften the look with
a blue shirt.
Pleated pants have a more classical look
Flat front pants have a slimming, modern look, but may look awkward on larger
men.
Suit pants and jacket MUST be tailored
from identical fabric.
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Conservative
Navy Suit Perfect for interviews
Khakis or slacks
Sport coat or blazer:
Always with a crisp crease
Cotton, wool or micro-fiber
Darker colors are dressier
Lighter colors are more casual
Avoid jeans or cargo pants
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Makes a casual look a bit more formal
Can be removed for a more casual look
Choose a jacket in a solid shade or a
subtle design (no bold, bright patterns or
colors)

Conservative
Navy Blazer, Blue Shirt & Beige Pants

Choosing The Right Suit for an interview - The Look

Business Attire     VS      Smart Casual

“Business attire” is a full suit with matching pants, a dress shirt and tie.   

It differs from the type of outfit you might wear to a wedding or evening 

event. It is conservative, designed to be sharp but not flashy, and elegant 

but not overly formal.  The idea is to showcase the individual, not the 

clothes.

“Smart casual” is a more relaxed, yet professional look.  Pressed 

pants, a collared shirt, and clean, matching accessories.  A sport coat 

will add a touch of class to a casual look. Avoid jeans, sneakers and 

T-shirts. You should never dress completely casual to an interview.

Courtesy : http://www.execstyle.com/eBook/Interview_Dress_Etiquette.pdf