Cómo llevar calcetines de colores o happy socks

Llevar calcetines de colores es algo que se ha hecho muy común entre los hombres que aspiran a lograr un estilo moderno y desenfadado, pero aunque la moda de los happy socks puede parecerte tan simple como el hecho de dejar entrever un par de calcetines coloridos, la verdad es que para obtener el mejor resultado posible debes tener en cuenta algunos detalles.

Por supuesto de los tonos llamativos son la clave a la hora de llevar calcetines de colores, pero también los estampados juegan un rol importante, y más aún el hecho de combinarlos con el resto de las prendas. 

En primer lugar, para lograr el efecto deseado no debes combinar el color de los calcetines con el del pantalón, sino con las prendas de arriba, ya sea una chaqueta o suéter, así como una camiseta o con el cuello de la camisa.

Para looks más formales, lo mejor es llevar calcetines de colores con calzados de piel, mientras que para outfitinformales lo mejor es utilizar calzado de gamuza, siendo el marrón uno de los tonos más adecuados para utilizar con los happy socks.

Mientras que si te decantas por los calcetines estampados, ya sea a rayas, franjas o cuadros, lo más indicado es que también utilices un estampado similar en la camisa, así como el mismo tono. Esta combinación le dará mucha elegancia a tu look, así como te hará quedar bien para una ocasión semi formal, como en una casual.

How to Determine Quality of Men’s Suits on Sale

With all the endless choices of mens suits on sale during every end of the current season, sometimes the problem for most men on the hunt for decent clothing is determining the true quality of mens suit.



So whether you are buying a so-called branded/house labeled suit or a tailored suits at a discounted rate, you must be able to judge by yourself if what you are getting into is a great deal or merely a high class rip-off.



It is ironic to note that the public consumer love to scout around the city for some shopping sales; however, there is likewise this accompanying mental distrust on the quality and viability of any things/materials on sale.



But in the case of mens suit on sale, you can start of with learning how to tell just from a cursory inspection if a particular suit has been impeccably or haphazardly done.



And to start with, there are at least four elements that you can study in your men’s suits.  



Upon receiving your suit, whether it was tailored fit for you or merely an expensive off the rack suit, you still need to inspect every little detail of it. This is especially recommended if you are buying for the first time from a particular shop or if this is your first order from a tailor house.



First, feel and inspect the fabric and stitching. Make sure that the pattern of the fabric line up at the joint especially at the shoulder, collar and pockets.



Check for any loose or undone threads as well as the alignment of the grain of the suit fabric. As for the stitching job of an immaculate mens suits, there should be at least 8 to 12 stitches per inch on it.



Do not forget also to check the stitching on the edge of the trousers. There should not be any curling or wrinkling on hemmed bottoms.



Next on the list to be scrutinized thoroughly is the design and style of the mens suit on sale. You need to ensure that right and left sides of your suit jacket and trousers are symmetrical and equal in size. To do so, fold them in half lengthwise and compare.



Meanwhile, the outside pockets must not hang loose and stay flat when being worn. The inner lining should not also extend below the hemline, although typically, mens trousers are lined just up to below the knee.



Test also the zipper by running it up and down a few times; it should run smoothly without encountering any snags.



The last on the agenda is a little detail called the buttons. Actually, even though it is a small detail in a suit, buttons are one of the easiest ways to determine the quality of any clothing apparel because it is likewise one of the things that is easy to scrimp on in expenses.



Some of the most expensive buttons are the mother of pearl types.



But in any case, in order for a suit to be worth its salt also, make sure that buttons and buttonholes are sewn tightly together using the finest threads.

Lastly, test the button job by buttoning up and down a few times.



All in all, it is important for you to be able to read these details in order to determine the quality of mens suits on sale. This way you would know if you had gotten a great or a rotten deal.

Plaid Suit Simple

I’m finally getting around to posting this look, featuring a simple and classic two-piece version of my grey plaid three-piece suit. If you remember, I dedicated a large portion of last month to showing several possible combinations of the suit, including the complete three-piece, pants and waistcoat together, jacket separate, waistcoat separate, and pants separate. It’s important to remember that even with a piece as distinctive as a plaid suit, it can still be versatile. Here’s the last in the series of six looks I’d planned for some inspiration on getting the most out of a plaid three piece suit.

Whether you are just beginning to develop your wardrobe and personal style or consider yourself a bit more seasoned, there is no going wrong wrong with a less is more approach. Simplicity always looks stylish, put together, and confident. For those with only solid suits in their closet, thinking about getting into a plaid suit might be somewhat intimidating. Keeping the rest of the look simple is a great rule of thumb and easy way to style any piece with a bold or distinctive pattern.

Remember, if and when you take the leap to get any kind of custom garment, don’t forget to add a little personal touch. A monogram on a shirt is simple and understated, but adds a whole lot of class.

This Look: Grey plaid suit c/o Reiss – Cream dress shirt c/o Alton Lane (similar here) –Sunglasses by Ray-Ban (Clubmaster) – Pocket round by Quinntessential Gentleman Handmade (similar here) – Watch with black leather band by Timex – Burgundy wingtip dress shoes c/o Johnston & Murphy

Express Your Style in Your Tailor Shirts

An impeccable and elegant custom suit may create that perfect silhouette and stylish cut of a gentleman, but without a doubt, the kind of tailor shirts he decides to wear with his suit could either break or make his overall appearance.

Oftentimes, there has been too much brouhaha over the so-called “The Perfect Suit”, and whether it is the lofty bespoke suit, a made to measure suit, or merely a ready to wear suit, that not much ado is rightfully given anymore to the fitted shirts that go with the suits.

More than any other accompanying piece of the suit, the gentleman’s tailor shirts especially the choice of color and fabric material play a vital part in enhancing and elevating one’s custom suit’s style flair.

To be sure, a gentleman’s color choice for his custom shirt, especially those bright and vibrant shades, reflects his strong confidence in his personal fashion tastes. A purple or a fuchsia-colored men’s dress shirt will certainly pop out in a charcoal grey colored custom suit.

A powder blue or royal blue men’s dress shirt is also an attention getter in a dark colored or black two-piece suit ensemble.

For additional fashion finesse, the gentleman can likewise opt to put a pocket square that is either lighter or darker in color value of his tailored shirts. Another way that a gentleman can play up his fashion flair is his selection of fabric material or cloth pattern on his fitted shirts.

Aside from a man’s elegant suit jacket, another point of starting conversation is the unique cloth pattern used in his dress shirt. Yes, sometimes, it is not just about the suit.

Certainly, a gentleman can be quite conservative in his suit style including in the cut and design. To be on the safe side and for practical reasons, he can even choose to fill up his wardrobe closet just with the classic and timeless two- or three-piece suit ensembles in black, navy blue or charcoal.

A timeless and classically designed custom suit is, after all, can be worn in variety of settings from the workplace to a social gathering. And of course one can never go wrong with timeless shirt pieces including the basic white fitted shirt.

However, if a gentleman has also an adventurous streak in him, he can express it through his choice of bespoke shirts by playing up the blend of colors and patterns.

Indeed, an impeccable and elegant suit may create for the gentleman that perfect silhouette by enhancing his physical assets while camouflaging his less than impressive body built. But if he wanted more style expressions, he can certainly do so with his unique tailor shirts.

Bespoke Suits as a Badge of Rank

There are suits and there are bespoke suits. But for those gentlemen, who like to express their rarefied tastes and connoisseurship with their purposeful pursuit for the finer things in life, bespoke tailoring is an ultimate badge of honor.

Owning a bespoke suit, which is really a suit crafted from scratch and designed to serve even the littlest of the whimsical taste of the owner, is oftentimes seen as a status symbol of those who have it good in life. And owning one is a badge of rank that should be display in its full regalia.

Being unique and the freedom to choose are, after all, two elusive commodities nowadays.

And apparently, even the mere act of looking and selecting fabrics for one’s custom made suits are something that is not totally beneath a gentleman to brag about given the right subtle opportunity.

Preferably though, it should be done on a nonchalant way so not as to be accused of being ill-mannered and uncivilized; but nevertheless, the higher the number of cloth swatches that they could utter of having selected their custom suit from the better.

These breed of men are definitely a class of their own. Men who aver that they are in awe of the superior quality and fit of bespoke suits which a ready wear suit could never hope to provide to a man; a man with a distinctive taste for the finer things in life.

These affluent clothing buffs of bespoke tailoring feel that they have already done their time catering to the fanciful dictates of other people, or what the so-called fashionistas think is the proper and trendy thing to wear. And this is aside from the mass producing clothing factories which churn out apparels for the masses with little regard to fit.

In this sense, having a bespoke suit is one trademark of affluence that a gentleman can carry and display in a subtle manner. Obviously, a man cannot lug around his private yacht or Lear jet while going about around town.

As a further evidence of badge of rank, some even go as far as calling up their tailors at the office just to impress their colleagues. Saying that you have a custom made suit is like name dropping; people will certainly take notice of you.

Indeed, there are suits for men, and then there are bespoke suits for men who wear them as a badge of rank that signifies freedom and uniqueness.

Como doblar el pañuelito de un traje

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Siempre que vemos a alguien de traje con pañuelo, nos ponemos a pensar si lo lleva bien, si lo lleva mal, etc… pero peor es cuando intentamos ponerlo nosotros en un traje.. ¿Como se dobla el pañuelo?

Pues hoy se lo vamos a mostrar en la siguiente imagen… (esta en ingles, pero muy intuitivo…)

Tweed Three-Piece Suit

With all the combinations and styling possibilities a three-piece suit provides, I find it interesting that I wear the full three pieces together the least. It could be that it’s the easiest to put together and I like the challenge of breaking the suit into separates and finding ways to mix them with other pieces in my wardrobe. Nevertheless, there’s nothing like putting it all together. Here’s one way to wear a tweed three-piece suit.

A three-piece suit is generally thought of as fairly formal, which can lead to a tendency to style it in a predictable way. And while tweed often lends itself to a professorial feeling, it can be fun to take it a bit outside of that box and infuse it with a little more personality and flair. Mixing patterns and playing with color can open up entire new realms to explore.

This Look: Brown donegal tweed three-piece suit by Michael Andrews Bespoke (similarjacket, pants, and waistcoat) – Brown gingham shirt by Neiman Marcus (similar here) – Burgundy tie by Brooks Brothers (not available, similar here) – Green patterned silk pocket square by Ralph Lauren (Now ON SALE) – Watch with brown leather strap by Timex – Dark brown wingtip dress boots c/o Allen Edmonds (Dalton)

HOW TO BUY SUNGLASSES THAT SUIT YOUR FACE

Most accessories are optional, but some fall solidly into essential territory. Sunglasses are a must for both your safety and your vanity. UV rays cause all kinds of serious damage, plus squinting is a sure-fire way to end up with a face covered in fine lines.

A lot of guys throw on whatever cheap-o shades they can find – or, God forbid, the free ones handed out at parties – but you are not the average guy. You’re a man who knows there’s actual logic behind which frames look good on what faces. Sunglasses are notoriously difficult to get right, but we’ve put together a short guide to help you navigate the minefield.

Know Thyself: Determining Your Face Shape
The shape of your face isn’t the only deciding factor when it comes to choosing the perfect pair of shades, but it’s certainly one of the most important. Your haircut can easily change, but your face… well… that change requires a little more of a time investment and a lot more of a financial investment. Stick to the simple fixes.

For best results, take a picture of yourself looking straight into the camera without smiling, then ask a series of questions to figure out your face shape. Is your face longer than it is wide? By how much? What shape is your jawline?

Common face shape types are as follows:

• Round: A round face is just about equal in width and doesn’t have pronounced jaw corners.
• Oval: An oval face is longer than it is wide with no major corners around the hairline or on the jawline.
• Oblong: An oblong face is thin and narrow with soft angles.
• Square: A square face is equal or nearly equal in width with a strong, angular jawline and wide cheekbones.
• Triangular: Triangular faces have a broad jaw and chin with a smaller forehead. The jawline may be angular or rounded.
• Diamond: A diamond face is distinguished by a defined chin, wide cheekbones and a narrower forehead.
• Heart-Shaped: On a heart-shaped face, the cheek area is slightly wider than the hairline and drops into a narrow chin.

If Your Face Is Round…
The goal with a rounded face is to create as much definition as possible. Look for sunglasses that contrast well with your softer features. Frames that are slightly wider than your face will make your cheeks appear slimmer. A subtle cat-eye upturn can also make your face appear thinner and sharper, while angular frames elongate your temples and lengthen your face. Avoid round frames that mimic your face shape.

If Your Face Is Oval…
Congratulations – you are the proud owner of the most coveted face shape of them all. With your features and proportions, you can experiment with pretty much any frame you want, as most styles available will suit an oval face. The one thing to avoid is sunglasses with arms that hang too low, because they elongate your already-long face.

If Your Face Is Oblong…
Balance out your face’s narrow proportions and soft features with a frame that is thick or lenses that are oversized. Round or square frames work well, but steer clear of more diminutive styles that make your features appear small. Vintage styles with clean, bold lines also work well on oblong faces as do aviators, because the convex shape and teardrop silhouette of their lenses accentuate the cheek and jaw bones.

If Your Face Is Square…
Avoid anything boxy or too sharp. Your face already has strong features, so opting for sunglasses that are also angular will look too harsh. Complement the strong structure of your face with a rounded, slightly curved frame or aviators. Stronger features can get away with bigger glasses, while more delicate faces should stick with subtler sizes. Keep detailing to a minimum to put the spotlight on your naturally interesting features.

If Your Face Is Triangular…
A triangular face is bottom-heavy by definition, so the best sunglasses for this face shape pull the emphasis upwards. Top-heavy frames offset your broad jaw and chin, while teardrop lenses can draw the eye up to your forehead. Anything with a heavy browline adds width to the upper portion of your face, which is a major plus for triangular shapes.

If Your Face Is A Diamond…
Your defined chin and wide cheekbones are well-suited to retro, rectangular styles that balance out your pointed chin. Look for sunglasses that soften the bottom half of your face by drawing attention to the upper half. Your face shape is perfect for experimenting with strong colours and creative details.

If Your Face Is Heart-Shaped…
The heart-shaped face is a tricky one to frame. Rounder sunglasses will help balance the wider forehead. Frames that direct attention downward elongate your look and keep your proportions in check. Frames that are embellished at the bottom or are otherwise bottom-heavy broaden the lower part of your face.

The Nonnegotiables: Rules For Every Face (Yes, Including The Handsome 24/7 Ones)

There are a few rules and regulations that apply no matter what shape your face is.

• Consider your colours. Your sunglasses should complement your hair colour and skin tone without clashing, competing for attention or dulling their natural appeal.
• Take the cut into account. Your hair is directly next your face, so it has an immediate effect on how your face shape is perceived and what sunglasses look best. Longer hair tends to soften features while shorter hair leaves them exposed.
• Classics are classics for a reason, sports glasses are sports glasses for a reason. Classic frames have earned the right to be called classics. They’ve looked great for decades and they’re going to look great now. Sports glasses, on the other hand, do not belong on your face unless you’re currently in the middle of an athletic pursuit.
• Don’t be afraid to invest. You’re going to need to protect your eyes from the sun at some point, so you might as well do it in style. Not only will you get a lot of wear out of the right pair, making the investment worth it, but cheap knock-off alternatives lack the quality, longevity and protective strength of their more expensive counterparts.
• Always try before you buy. Knowing your face shape is important, but that’s not the only thing that makes a pair of sunglasses perfect for you. Test out different styles and colours in person. Then, if you’ve done your research and still want to order online, you can do so armed with a model number and the confidence that what you’re ordering really suitsyou.

Expert Tip On Choosing Sunglasses For Your Face Shape 

Picking the pair of right shades is easier than you think. Remember face shape isn’t everything. If it fits well and suits your personality, wear it and don’t be told otherwise. Also don’t be afraid of colour, if you can’t go past a black or tortoise frame consider lens colour options… Lastly go somewhere where they can adjust/fit your shades at time of purchase if need be, sometimes a little adjustment can make all the difference.

El calzado ideal para el día del padre ¡Acierta con el regalo!

Se lo debemos todo a nuestros padres, por ello, es importante hacerles el mejor regalo ¿No sabes lo que regalar en el Día del Padre? El calzado es uno de los regalos estrella para el Día del Padre: zapatillas para hacer deporte, para caminar, zapatos para el trabajo, … Entre los calzados más vendidos durante este año 2014 se encuentran las zapatillas Vans y las Geox hombre, por ello, he escogido tres modelos que os podrían interesar.

Este año 2014, para todos aquellos que no queréis quedaros en fuera de juego, os adelantamos unas cuantas ideas en el calzado para regalar en el Día del Padre. ¡Hay para todos los gustos!

El calzado ideal para regalar el día del Padre

• Calzado para los padres más elegantes

Para los padres más elegantes, el calzado perfecto e ideal serían unos zapatos con cordones o unos náuticos como los que os enseño a continuación, Geox. ¡Perfecto para los padres amantes de los zapatos!

• Calzado para los padres que no paran

Para los padres que disfruten de un buen paseo sin dejar a un lado las tendencias actuales, el regalo perfecto son unas zapatillas cómodas para caminar y que sean perfectamente combinables con unos jeans y una camisa estilo casual. ¿Qué os parecen estas zapatillas snakers Geox Smart E?

• Calzado para los padres más modernos

Y para aquellos padres atrevidos y modernos que se atreven con todo, os dejo unas zapatillas Vans que me han llamado mucho la atención y que son perfectas para esta primavera verano 2014. Eso sí, un poco llamativas (no sé si serán del agrado de vuestros padres) pero es un modelo que se está llevando mucho. ¿Qué os parecen?

¿Qué modelos crees que le podrá gustar a su padre? ¿Tenéis alguna idea más para regalar el Día del Padre?

¿Cómo elegir una camisa para trabajar en la oficina?

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Elegir un buen atuendo para el trabajo marca una gran diferencia en la percepción de los demás hacia tu persona y tu profesionalidad, y en muchas ocasiones es un factor determinante para cerrar un acuerdo o conseguir lo que uno se propone.  Y es que en verdad, laprimera impresión es la más importante.

Cuando entras a una tienda, una oficina o un centro de atención al cliente, de forma automática te acercas a la persona que denota la mayor profesionalidad, y a efectos prácticos, inconscientemente esa persona es, desde tu punto de vista, la que mejor vestida se encuentra.

La camisa, al ser la prenda que más a la vista se encuentra en la mayoría de los casos, es lo que más aporta a tu imagen profesional, y por eso es de vital importancia saber elegir la camisa adecuada.

¿Pero cómo elijo la camisa? ¿Cómo sé que la camisa que elijo es la más adecuada para mi trabajo el día de hoy?

No hace falta que seas un experto en moda y tendencias para elegirla. Simplemente debes de tener los siguientes factores en mente.

Talla y Ajuste

Para que una camisa se vea bien en ti, debe tener las medidas perfectas tanto de mangas, cuello, pecho, espalda y abdomen.

Problemas más comunes:

Espalda: A menudo nos encontramos que por la parte baja de la espalda la camisa simplemente se hace “bola” y se sale por todos lados, haciendo que te veas desarreglado.

Solución: La camisa nunca debe salirse del pantalón. Debe tener una holgura básica que permita sentarte y moverte libremente sin estirarse, pero con suficiente ajuste que al estar de pie no se le hagan “bolsas” por encima del cinturón.

Pecho: Otras  veces, en especial los hombres con la espalda muy ancha, nos encontramos con que al abrochar los primeros tres botones de la camisa (del cuello para abajo), la tela se “estira” o da la sensación de que en cualquier momento saldrá disparado un botón proyectil.

Solución: El pecho de la camisa debe ser ajustado, pero los botones en ningún momento deben estirar los ojales. Una prueba infalible que puedes hacer es echar los codos hacia la espalda, y sólo se debe estirar mínimamente cuando alcanzas el límite.

Cuello: El cuello de una camisa en especial si llevas corbata, es otro elemento donde comúnmente encontramos dos descuidos opuestos… o el cuello esta tan ajustado que parece que te estas ahorcando, o esta tan holgado que parece que nunca te has puesto una corbata en tu vida.

Solución: El cuello cerrado de la camisa debe permitir introducir únicamente dos dedos entre tu cuello y el botón de la camisa.

Mangas y puños: El descuido más común con las mangas de la camisa es el largo de ellas, ya sea que quedan muy cortas, o extremadamente largas.

Solución: Los puños de la camisa deben terminar un dedo (ancho) después del hueso de la muñeca. Cualquier largo fuera de éste es incorrecto.

 RECOMENDACIÓN: Para tener una camisa que se ajuste perfectamente a tu cuerpo, nosotros recomendamos comprar camisas hechas a medida, ya que sólo así podrás tener camisas perfectas para ti en todo momento.

Estilo

Uno debe adaptar su atuendo de acuerdo al estilo general de la empresa en donde se trabaja. Ya sea que el estilo sea formal o casual, uno debe estar acertado en todo momento para no desentonar y dar la sensación de fuera de lugar.

Aquí el cuello es de vital importancia. Existe una gran diferencia de estilo entre un cuello estilo “button-down” y un cuello estilo “francés” o “Italiano bajo”.  (Mira los diferentes estilos de cuello aquí).

Tejido

El tejido de una camisa va muy de acuerdo a la estación del año y al clima en el que te encuentras.

Utilizar una camisa de algodón Cheurón como las de Tacto Cachemir, se utilizan en invierno, y las de 100% lino en verano. Si llegas a usar un tipo de camisa fuera de estación, corres el riesgo de dar una imagen desacertada y fuera de lugar.

Por eso es muy importante saber elegir los tejidos según temporada. Como regla de oro, camisas de tejido y tacto ligero para primavera y verano, y tejidos gruesos en otoño e invierno.

Dibujo

Camisas de colores lisos, de rayas o de cuadros van de acuerdo al nivel de estilo del entorno. Aquí nuestra recomendación es fijarse en el estilo general del lugar de trabajo, y elegir un tipo de dibujo u otro según la regla común.

Como hemos comentado anteriormente, nuestra mayor recomendación es comprar camisas hechas a medida, que no solo te permite tener camisas de talla perfecta para tu tipo de cuerpo, sino que también te dan un abanico amplísimo de posibilidades a elegir sobre tejidos, dibujos, cuellos, puños, etc.  Sólo de esta manera podrás destacar tu imagen profesional en cualquier momento, en cualquier lugar y situación, manteniendo tu propio estilo personal.