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Archive for December, 2009
Dec 9
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Dec 7
Putting It All Together: Your Company’s Holiday Party
Although I did promise to start my year in review today, I had to get a PIAT on company holiday party attire since many of you will be having said gathering soon.
First things first, you want to look GOOD no matter what. Even if you don’t normally dress up during the year, this is your time to shine like that big star atop a Christmas tree.
My first option is the more formal, 3 piece option. I love 3 piece suits and have not one problem sporting them at a party. Always, always, always wear your nicest overcoat with this one. DO NOT wear a short leather jacket, bomber, parka, or pea coat. You want to go long, solid, and tailored on this one.
Say this year was a tough one for your company and you don’t want to be too showy. That’s all fine and good but you don’t have to wear a t-shirt. Go with a sober gray suit with white shirt combination. Sub the tie with a nice crisp pocket square and polished shoes. It will say a lot without being too flashy.
What if you work in a very creative field and you don’t really have to dress up nor does your company’s party even call for a blazer? I would go for a look like the one below. It’s simple yet bold, clean yet not boring. A perfect option for the casual set.
So there you have it. The #1 rule, though, is DO NOT GET TOO DRUNK. You may end up getting fired. Or have some VERY embarrassing Facebook tags.
Dec 5
Made to Measure’s First Annual Year In Review
It was exactly one year ago today that Made To Measure came to life in a very small corner of the internet to help inspire men of modest income to actually look like what GQ was trying to sell. From this love of style on a budget my own education grew at a rapid rate as I learned about tailoring, fabrics, buttons, shirt collars, and a slew of other menswear facts and figures.
It is no surprise that for Made To Measure’s very first post was a photo of a young Paul Newman with no text or title. It is an image that will forever be the mantra of Made To Measure. You see, this photo’s description said that it was taken before Mr. Newman was blindingly famous and for that matter rich. He was photographed wearing an outfit he had put together that day all on his own.
It was from this photo that I KNEW men have it in them to look good without breaking the bank.
Starting Monday I will be reviewing in depth my tailor, my suits, my shirts, and whatever else I have collected over the last 365 days until 2009 is over.
Dec 2
Shopper’s Guide: Uniqlo Winter Picks
Welcome to the very first Shopper’s Guide. I have posted similar articles like this but never really had a category for it. Since I know how most men do not like to take the time to shop, these guides will help you slim down your time spent at the stores.
I was out Christmas shopping on Sunday in Soho here in NYC and had to stop by Uniqlo to see what was going on there. I really have to hand it to the Japanese and there keen blend of comfort and style. My only issue is that their size small shirts tend to puff out in the back and will almost always need tailoring. But at the low cost and quality, investing an extra 20-40 beans on tailoring ain’t so bad.
The first item I was drawn to was a nice looking flannel shirt for $19.90. It was so soft and comfortable I had to pick it up. It works great in the winter time for hanging around the house or even with a suit (I will have model shots soon on this one).
Next up was a much needed pair of jeans. Although I swear by my trusted Levi’s I absolutely LOVE Uniqlo jeans. They fit so well and are way better quality denim than most chains offer. They are all priced at $39.50 and worth every penny.
Blame it on my love of CALIFORNICATION and the powerfully horny Hank Moody, but I have been drawn to jeans, Converse, and t-shirts on the weekend. The Uniqlo brand t-shirt has to be one of the most incredibly soft pieces of cotton I’ve ever put on my body. I particularly am drawn to the extra slim fit on the v-neck pictured below. Set of 3 for $10.50, 1 for $4.50.
I know I just did a piece on a beautiful Harris Tweed jacket that I had altered by Imparali but this gorgeous well fitted wool blazer was screaming at me to take it home. It fits like a glove and will need no alterations whatsoever. The wool is wonderfully soft and warm and will go well with any of the three items purchased. Total cost for the jacket was $99.50.
Dec 1
Imparali Sample Sale
Matt from Imparali tailors has given Made To Measure the first heads up about a sample sale he will be having with his ties from Nov 30-Dec 18th on the Vittorio J collection which will be up to 70% retail price.
Also all Sale Attendees will be entered to win a free custom suit( $1,000 limit).
Imparali Custom Tailors
608 5th Avenue
Suite 310
New York, New York
10020
(212)-245-5555
