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Updated: 2010-11-30 14:25:17
With the holidays fast approaching I thought I would offer some small stocking stuffer ideas for the stylish man in your life.
Tiffany 1837 Tie Bar
This classic accessory in sterling silver is hallmarked with the year that Tiffany & Co. was founded. $85 from www.tiffany.com
Proraso Shaving Cream
This wonderful Italian shaving cream is infused with Eucalyptus oil [...]
I feel it's appropriate to begin my first post in several weeks with a confession. So here it is - I am short. Really very short - 5'1'' on a good day. On the rare occasions that I confess this statistic to acquaintances, I am often met with surprise - sure, people know I'm short, but most don't seem to realise quite how short I am. Why is this, you may ask? Well, I have to confess that big hair, big heels and a direct personality certainly help, but it's also dow [...]
Paul Morris, Managing Director of Addmaster (UK) Ltd. is a happy customer of ours, and we recently discovered an interesting co-incidence. Paul tells the story: quot;As an entrepreneur I always like to look my best, as I carry the image of the company with me where [...]
I almost totally forgot to ask you guys to vote Made To Measure, NY as BEST CLASSIC STYLE SITE of 2010 at Every Guyed. You can vote here: http://everyguyed.com/the-cravats/#classic-style Thanks for your support! Dennis Cahlo
We're delighted to announce we have won the London Business Customer Service Award. he London Business Awards are organised by Archant London and aim to celebrate businesses in the city. As three of our branches (and our head office) are situated in London we are thrilled to be recognised for our customer service in the capital. nbsp;At the glittering gala ceremony last night our co-founder Warren Bennet
Unless you are a groom, there is no better time of year than winter to consider making the transition to a three piece suit - by which I mean adding a waistcoat, not an extra pair of trousers - and with temperatures threatening to hit -10 this week, now is the time to gird oneself against the cold! ou just cannot beat the feeling of added warmth, and comfort, that a waistcoat (or weskit as it was once known), can provide. In addition, for those who feel they are getting [...]
Back in August and September I wrote about my experience ordering dress shirts online from Cottonwork, My Tailor and Modern Tailor. I am writing this follow-up article now that I’ve had a chance to launder and wear the shirts a few times over the past two months.
Starting with Cottonwork, you may recall that I liked [...]
Despite the comfort they provide, sweatpants often get a bad rep, as many people take them as a symbol of laziness. But as always, there is a way to pull them off with style. For one, it helps to pick sweatpants that are your size. ...
I’m really excited to share with you my first efforts at a webisode. I’m planning on taking this pretty far featuring interviews and many other instructional pieces. I’m still getting used to talking on camera. I think I may have created some phrases that make no sense at all…like “Elegant Amount Of Class”… but it’s [...]
We have some very exciting news here at A Suit That Fits - we're now selling accessories! Take a look at the selection below, or check out the full range of bespoke accessories , ideal for Christmas gifts.
t is with great pleasure that we announce A Suit That Fits are the official winners of the Drapers Awards Smaller Etailer of the Year!
Whether you are in need of a new winter overcoat, or you are going to treat yourself, or perhaps someone is going to treat you to one as a gift, you will be hard pressed to find an overcoat of such quality and elegance as an A Suit That Fits bespoke number. [...]
I love Corduroy jackets at the moment. They look great with jeans and I will definitely be sporting one this winter, as they let you layer up without looking too bulky.They are a brilliant weekend jacket as they are casual, but still look smart. I also really like Corduroy trousers with a shirt for work, they are really comfortable but still professional looking. Suit That Fits has a great range of Corduroy fabrics. Take a look at the Jacket below, if you want to replica [...]
On Tuesday David and I were delighted to be on the panel for the Ready for Growth event, sponsored by Barclays. ITV's Economics Editor Daisy McAndrew hosted the seminar and we were joined by 350 budding entrepreneurs at the Royal Armories in Leeds. nbsp;The seminar w [...]
1. Think about the job you're interviewing for. Make it easy for your employer to imagine you fitting neatly into the team, so, if you are heading into the corporate world keep the suit to certain colours. Navy blues and charcoal greys work best. Shoes are safest in black. If you [...]
You might have noticed something different on website recently - there's a little gold sticker on the homepage about telling your friends. We're delighted to announce our referral scheme , which allows you to win suit credit for spreading the word about our service.We have a brand new toolbox which makes it really easy for you to tell people about us - you can tweet, facebook, or email the news! he points you earn could get you:
Alison Rowley is an English graduate and NCTJ qualified magazine journalist, with work experience in student, commercial and independent press and an interest in fashion. She also writes a style blog "Selected Scribblings" and a beauty blog "Selected Treats " [...]
One day whilst bustling around The Custom Shop, my boss and mentor Alan Flusser informed me that he was busy at work on his first blog entry for the BeSpeak website. You can imagine my excitement and anticipation as to what the crux of the first post would be. With some surprise, Alan’s post is [...]