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What clothes to carry for Business Travel

28/3/2017

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Clothes for Business Travel

Clothes for business travel
​65% of working professionals travel for work at least once a quarter, average duration of such travels being two days and one night. But there are professionals like marketers, sales people, CEOs, Consultants, Buyers etc. who have to be on the road (or in the sky) for at-least 10 days in a month.  All of these travel on purpose. Not to laze around, not to meet childhood friends but to win. Win deals, Win their target, win the approvals of their clients, seniors, juniors, business partners and what have you. In my long sales & top management career, spanning various corporations, I noticed that every person, whether it was a wholesaler, an agent, a small retailer partner or colleagues, would take note of how the company (or HO or regional office) representatives dressed. They may not make adverse comments on the sloppy dressers (well, sometime they do) but they definitely respect those who dress well. Of course, there are many studies which indicate a direct correlation between success & a well-groomed personality. Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful by Dr. Daniel Hamermesh being one such work. However the big challenge is how to handle this when one has to get up at 5 in the morning to take the first flight out of the city, maybe cover two cities in a day. Well, there can be many tricks and tips to do that successfully, we are going to restrict the scope of this post to traveling stylishly for business.
Assuming that the travel is for 3 days and two nights & a 12-14 hours long work day (applicable more for the cities with tropical climate like Mumbai or Singapore), the theme of dressing up should be around comfort but without losing focus on winning (more attractive=more successful). Lot of people tend to weigh one (comfort) over another (looks) or the other way round, but believe me when I say this, the key to professional success lies in establishing the right balance of the two.
So let’s start with what kind of clothes you should carry.

Business Shirts

Number: Three
Colors/patterns you should have: White, shades of light blue, ash grey, powder pink, rich cream. You can have very fine patterns in checks, pinstripes etc.
Colors/patterns you should not have: families of yellow and green, Red, Purple, Dark colored, heavy patterns and designs

Casual Shirts/Polo T-shirts

Number: Two
​They should be in solid colors, if possible. These pieces are for the evenings, after the day is over. They also come handy in cases of any contingency. Don’t confuse these pieces with your leisurewear shirts or T-shirts. These too are part of your smart official attire. So avoid any bold graphics, fancy collars etc.
TailorWear Business Shirts

Trousers

Well Fitted Trousers from TailorWear
​Choice of trousers totally depends on the sector you work in. I was once with a sportswear company where wearing even a chino was anti-establishment. People would generally be in their denims. On the other hand, I remembered meeting a top executive from a real estate firm in crew neck and jeans. He looked out of place and completely non-serious about our transaction. I had reasons to feel offended, though I didn’t show that to him. But you know that’s how it works. Nobody tells what they think of you. They just form impression and deal with you accordingly.

If your job requires you to be in the field, meeting retailers, agents etc. Two chinos (blue and khaki) are a good idea. If you have some important meeting lined up in a formal setting, one formal trouser (deep blue or black) in wool rich blend should be good. No pure polyester, shiny fabric please.
Keeping a pair of denims is always a good idea. It can be used in the evenings or while in transit. However, these denim too should be of a smart cut. No clingy fits or those baggy ones, hanging from the hips.

Suit/Blazer

Travel Jackets
For stylish men, not for the ordinary travelers, one business blazer is must. Doesn’t matter if it is summers (carry a summer jacket) or monsoons. A business jacket not only makes you look good, it increases your bargaining power significantly. For the market visits, a polo with a business jacket exudes more authority than what a formal shirt would do.  Don’t carry it in your suitcase. Wear it while in transit. Who knows, this may even get you an upgrade! At least I got, a couple of times.
Business Suit: It depends on your role, purpose of traveling. It is not really a must if the tour is just a market visit unless you are the top boss. However if there are meetings, conferences lined up in the office or in any other formal setting, and if it is to do with winning a deal or a sales account, not wearing a suit is a sure-shot harakiri. Don’t commit it. No harm in wearing one than not doing so.
If you are carrying a suit, then you don’t need to carry an extra jacket. You can avoid one pair of trousers as well. The Golden rule of travel holds always: Travel light

Footwear

Number: Two pairs
One formal black shoes with laces (to go with almost everything including denim) and one set of loafers (for evenings and traveling). Don’t carry slippers or sandals. Go to breakfast fully ready in your shoes. Sports shoes are okay if you are serious about fitness but don’t wear those anywhere else other than while following your regime. Then, carry a sports T-shirt and shorts or tracksuit as well. Don’t be seen in your hotel’s gym treadmill in sports shoes and chinos!
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Socks

​Number: 4-5
These are small items and don’t take much space. Carrying a few extra pairs doesn’t hurt but it definitely will keep your feet dry and non-smelling. You should change it twice a day if your day extends beyond 8 hours. ​

Undergarments

Number: Four pair, two showers each day

Luggage

​For traveling executives, their luggage is the most prominent part of their style. I see a lot of executives running around at the airports of the country with their backpacks hung sideways on one of their shoulders. It looks bad. It looks worse if it is put on both the shoulders like Army men (Army folks look good in their attire because they are dressed for the occasion, boots, helmet, dungarees and backpacks).  It does feel convenient but looks awful on a business traveler. I remembered seeing one executive from a well-known IT firm who wore two backpacks, one on his back and one front and was lugging around a suitcase at the Mumbai Airport after the security check. I just couldn’t understand him at all. I know many will read this with disdain and suspicion & it’s perfectly fine with me. This post is meant for those who would like to look good, not for everyone.
So the backpack is OUT. If you have to carry a laptop, carry it in a smart satchel. The other very good option is to have a nice overnighter trolley suitcase with a laptop compartment. It not only looks cool, you also are able to avoid an extra baggage item.
What to carry on business travel

Accessories

One toiletry kit (chapstick, shaving, oral hygiene & perfume travel packs), One electronic accessory bag (chargers, cords, power bank, USB etc), One metal or leather strapped watch & a nice standard leather belt in shoe matching color (you can carry one more sports belt to be worn with the loafers, it doesn’t take much space).

​Keep in mind that your travel suitcase is like a capsule wardrobe for you. A read up of10 essential items in a man’s wardrobe may help you further. 
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6 Suit Dressing Mistakes Men Should Avoid

9/3/2017

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#1: ILL FITTING SUITS

This is not only the biggest dressing mistake, it is also the most common one. And the biggest reason behind this is that most men buy their clothes for future, not for today, “What if they gained weight”. It really doesn’t matter how expensive your suit is or which brand stable it comes from, what matters is how it fits you, today. You may want to keep these 4 important points in mind when buying a suit.
Suit Mistake No 1: Ill Fitting Suits
Notice the length, Chest Area and Sleeves. It is atleast 2 sizes bigger

#2: BUTTONING UP MISTAKE

Many men tend to button up either both the buttons or the lower one. It’s only the top one which has to be buttoned. It seems counter intuitive to some but that’s how it is. Don’t trust us? See the models walking the ramps or in the suit ads.
​And when you sit down, unbutton it.
 
Suit Dressing Tip
Suit Dressing Tip

#3: RIGHT TIE LENGTH

Right Tie Length
Right Tie Length
Tie has a potential to accentuate a beautiful outfit. But a little carelessness can ruin the whole show. Actually it is ok not to wear a tie nowadays. However if you have decided to wear one, be very precise. The tip of the tie should rest right on the middle of the belt buckle. Anything shorter or longer will look bad. Tie Width: It should follow the width of the lapel. 

#4: LEATHER SQUARE TOE SHOES

THROW THEM AWAY. Even though fashion does turn a full cycle and returns, square toes are not going to be fashionable soon, maybe ever. They don’t impress anyone. They don’t even look old school fashion. These boxy pair looks as ugly as torn shoes. It is moronic to even own them.
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#5: WHITE SOCKS WITH FORMAL SHOES

Avoid it like a plague, now since you have read it here. Color of formal socks should match that of the trousers, or in any other scenario, the shoe color. Nothing else works. And never wear socks with boat shoes. 
Never wear black leather shoes with white socks
Black shoes and white socks

#6: MATCHING POCKET SQUARE & TIE

This appears logical but fashion runs more by creativity than logic. While the color theme can be the same, if you really can't avoid that at all, both should not be cut from the same fabric. Lot of brands sell those accessory boxes having these two made from the identical fabric. If fashion was a legal profession, such brands should have lost their license to practice.
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Tie & pocket square
Never should the tie & pocket square be of the same fabric, color or pattern
There are some bonus tips here: Do’s & Don’ts of men’s dressing. Do read up these as well. Avoid being a rookie dresser whether you are dressing up into a suit for business or for wedding.
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New Year Resolution: Rebuild your life through your wardrobe

31/12/2016

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Our wardrobe is full of clothes, some of them even 10 years old. They just occupy space and confuse you every single day when they present themselves as an option to be worn. Either they went out of style long back or you outgrew them in size or stature. You open the doors of your wardrobe & think, “I have so many clothes to wear but why are there no good options?” The reason is because you stopped building good options, since you ran out of space or filled it with the items bought on impulse.
So here is a thing. I propose something like this in the last few days of this year: Have a critical look at each and every garment piece you have and ask these questions:

1: Did I wear this piece in the last six months?

2: Is this cut or shape really in nowadays or I am just being ignorant & dragging this one with me from some distant past?

3: Is this white garment still as white as it was when it was bought or I couldn’t see its yellowing?

​4:Does this piece fit me anymore (no false promise of exercise, please. It never happens)? 
Men wardrobe
​All those pieces which got more than one ‘no’ are the ones which certainly have to be thrown out right away. The single ‘no’ pieces too are a waste of space but I would leave that to your judgment. You have to weigh your emotions attached to these pieces with that of practicality and decide.
Once you have created enough free space, you are all set to focus on the right things.
Remember, rebuilding your wardrobe can really be rebuilding your life, your outlook and your approach to many things including your professional decisions.
Just focus on basics but by keeping style in mind. By style I don’t mean fad, what’s-in. What I mean is universality, versatility and everlasting properties. Styles, which last for considerably longer and have flexibility. You may like to read Top 10 essentials garment pieces in every man's wardrobe which provides a quick download on the essentials. Well this one is for the gentlemen. We have something for the ladies too. Refer to this piece: Top 10 essentials garment pieces in every woman's wardrobe 
This exercise should take half of your day but will make your life so simple. You will know exactly what you need to buy, whenever you do so. And when it comes to wearing, you will have just the right options.
Well, seems simple? It is simple. However it requires a dispassionate eye and maybe some qualified view on fashion and dressing. If you have that, wonderful. What remains is the will to act. If you don’t know anyone who can help you with this, you can write to us. We can figure that out for you.
Turn over a new leaf this New Year.
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How to decide which type of suit to buy

24/9/2016

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.​The expectation of our customers is to provide them with dressing solutions for their specific needs, instead of just a suit or a shirt or a trouser. Many a times, this need is well articulated, say when they have an invite to a particular function specifying the dress code. More often than not, it is deeply embedded and comes out only when we start interacting & probing.
At TailorWear, we take special pride in putting ourselves in customers’ shoes and thinking for them, rather than just pushing another fabric or cut from our stable.
While the value of a one-on-one interaction can be understood and appreciated only when one experiences this interaction, for the benefit of our blog readers, we are capturing some of the broad categories in terms of the needs and respective pointers on dressing for them.


​Profession specific need

Suits for Bank Executives

​Need suits (blazer+trousers) for daily work-wear
Conservative suits in terms of colors (blue, black, charcoal grey, even dark tan) and styles (fabric: plain, very subtle pinstripes or checks; construction: 2 button, regular notch lapel).
On the fabric material side, since the suit has to be a workhorse, wool blends are fine unless you are working at senior levels when you should always have 100% superfine wool suits with lined trousers.
Slimmer fits are fine but shouldn’t be figure hugging since you have to be in these suits for most of your time.
Bankers Suits
Even subtle style elements don’t work. Stick to the classic styles.
3 button suits are out of fashion and so are broad lapel suits.
Always get one jacket and two trousers made whenever you buy a suit.
Bring variations in the dressing outlook through shirts, ties & shoes
You should have 4-6 suits (build it over a period of time) in the wardrobe and keep replenishing them. If your organization permits (from culture point-of-view), one jacket-trousers combination can add a lot of depth & versatility to your dressing.

Suits for CEOs of large companies or senior government officials

​Should be the most conservative, exclusive and classy dressers
A classic suit is 2 button, regular lapel, comfort fitted & well made (take cue from here) in plain or subtle patterned weave.
Avoid wearing blended fabrics and stick to 100% superfine woolen fabrics
Stick to light plain colored shirts and sophisticated tie patterns
Wear French cuffs on your shirts
Its ok to take off your jacket once in the office, but do be seen in a suit whenever you can.
Should have 4-6 suits minimum
CEO Dresscode
CEO dresscode
Suits (Jackets) enhance the stature tremendously and make people take you seriously. Look at the picture above and decide for yourself

Suits for Executives in Media & Advertising & Entrepreneurs

Suits for creative people
You are the luckiest of the lot as you can experiment the most when it comes to dressing and you shouldn’t miss the chance.

Try all kind of suiting fabrics: linen, wool, blends & cotton.

Try Spezzato ensemble. it offers a wide creative palette for you to mix and match.
You can do a lot of experimentation with the jacket styling right from having a strictly formal one to a carrying a sports jacket.
Have your jackets well designed and get elements which you don’t find in regular off-the-shelf jackets and blazers.

You can go for ankle showing trouser length to classic turn-ups.
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Should have two to three suits and three jacket options in your wardrobe.


​Occasion specific need

​Business meetings/Networking Events

Suits for meeting, conferences
Key point: You represent your organization/your role in your organization

Stick to darker colors, preferably navy, black or grey suit in two buttons and notch lapel.

It is better to merge in the crowd than stand out like a sore thumb.
Avoid shiny polyester fabric material as well as three buttons or a single button construction. Peak lapels too don’t suit the occasion.

Comfortable fitting is more important than relatively snug fit (unless you are used to wearing tight-fitted suits and your profession allows that) since such events can be in a crowded place and can get extended to dinner and cocktail. You wouldn’t want to be seen sweating, adjusting your tie time and again or struggling to extend your hands for a shake.
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On the other hand it looks pretty clumsy seeing men dragging their feet in an over-sized suit which looks more like a cloak, pulling their trousers up from the waist while they talk to others or when they get up from their chairs or while having their dinner.

Black Tie Event

​Very clearly it is a classic tuxedo event. A classic tuxedo is only black in color. You can get variations in the lapel types but the whole combination has to be all black with a white shirt. Tie or a bow-tie also has to be black. Remember, it’s a black tie event.

Black Tie Dress

Black Tie Preferred

Black Tie Optional

You can get away with normal suit or a tuxedo in blue, wine colors and a colorful tie but remember, you will be amongst very few who will do that. So be very confident and really well-dressed because you are going to stand out of the crowd.
Chances are high that the attendees will be divided equally into those who would be in black tie dressing and the rest.
Hosts will be in black tie. Now depending upon your situation, proximity to hosts, you can decide on your dressing. If you rule out tuxedo and a black tie, you can refer to the above point of business meeting.

White Tie Event

White Tie Dresscode
​A white tie even is far more formal and has a stricter dress code.
You can’t wear tuxedos here. Actually you can only wear tailcoat, winged collar white shirt, white bow tie and a waist coat.
Peak lapel is what you should opt for, always.
Avoid wrist watches. You should wear pocket watch, if you can
Avoid belt

Cocktail Chic

​Moving from formalwear to casual wear.
Choose dark colors & subtle patterns.
One can afford to be creative in opting from many styling details. Choose just a few and execute them well.
Fitting is paramount. Smart fit should be opted for rather than too loosely fitted one.
Accessorize creatively with pocket square, boutonniere, belts, shoes and ties
Can wear stylish patterns on shirt but always put the total combination in mind rather than focusing on individual pieces.
Cocktail Dress Men
Cocktail Dress for Men

Resort Wear

​Linen and Cotton rule this space.
While shorts and linen shirts are great, dandy men should elevate their stature by donning chic  sports jacket.
A sports jacket is less structured as compared to a business suit jacket and is generally slightly loose to provide more arms play. We design our jackets in a special way and that is by keeping cross back slightly roomy without losing form around the chest and belly area, thereby bringing best of both the world, fitted looks along with comfortable movement
 There is a lot of freedom in color choice here but pastels are what look cool.
Wear single button, slim lapels though peak lapels in standard width are also fine.
Have patch pockets in the jacket and try teaming it with crew neck polos.
Sports Jacket
Having gone through the above article, it is also important to see that the suit you buy is not a substandard one technically. Checklist for a good suit will give you a quick insight into this aspect. 
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Why the traditional way of buying suit is all wrong

26/7/2016

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I have been in the business of selling formal wear especially suits, be it ready to wear, tailored or made to measure, for quite some time now. And I make it a point to attend to our customers very regularly.

All this has given me a deep insight on the customers' needs, some well articulated and some unexpressed. Given this, I propose that the current way of buying suits leaves a lot to improve upon . What's more, many of our customers, after experiencing "the new way" agree with me.

So lets first see, what the traditional way is:

It is about going to a store,
choosing a ready-made suit or a fabric,
If it is fabric, then getting measured,
revisiting for fitting session (s) &
then collecting the final ready piece.

Seems simple and straight forward, happens all over the world. Well lot of things had been happening in a particular way, for so many years till someone introduced a change. Sometime fast or sometimes very gradually, people did respond to this change & the traditional way of doing things got replaced with newer process or technology.

Coming back to buying suits, one doesn't wear suit as a standalone piece. Instead one would like to coordinate it with the existing shirts, shoes & ties in the wardrobe.

So when one enters into a suit store, one has to remember all the colors and the patterns of the shirts, ankle length & toe style of all the shoes& existing suits collection so that the decision sits well and doesn't disturb the wardrobe continuity

The second important point is that shopping is considered to be a leisure activity & customers prefer to be in their casual attire, shorts, sandals etc. when they are out in the market. This constrains the trial process because the attire cannot be completed. 

These two points make the decision making process, in the traditional way of shopping, extremely limiting.

On the other hand, we have noticed that customers are able to think and decide comprehensively when We visit their homes.

Access to their wardrobe helps us consult them better & creates a perspective based dialogue as against a unidirectional sales pitch which happens in a store setting.

When at home (or even hotels), customers bring out all their shirts to match with the suit fabric.

They bring out their existing suits to discuss issues or good points in them. This gives us better understanding of their requirements and helps us serve them better.

During the trial session, they wear their multiple shoes to see if the length goes well with them, ditto for the jacket sleeves and their shirts.

All this is just not possible in a store environment.

​Suit being an expensive purchase, it is important that a decision is made considering as many points as possible. and that is why one needs to change the way one buys suits.

                                                                                                         -- Neeraj Joshi


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What is a Summer Suit?    

9/7/2016

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What is Summer Suit

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Summer Suit

Having couple of summer suits in your wardrobe is a great idea especially if you stay in or travel to tropical places.
Summer Suits not only provide much needed width of color options but also make the whole wardrobe relaxed without compromising on the suaveness quotient. In fact, they improve the suaveness quotient to a very large extent!

So what is a Summer Suit?

A Suit can be classified as a summer suit basis either the fabric used to make it or by the construction of the suit. Actually the best summer suit would be the one which combines both. We will explain this below:

Summer Suits

Summer Suits | photo credit: pinterest


Primarily a good formal suit is made of 100% wool. But if the material used is cotton or Linen which are cooler fabric or even tropical wool (in lighter colors), the suit technically can just get away as a summer suit. ​However there is one very important aspect of the construction which neither many notice nor ask for it. This pertains to the body lining in the jacket of the suit.

Fully Lined TailorWear suit
A fully lined suit, displayed inside out

Suit Lining


The purpose of the body lining is to hide all the intricacies, trims & seams which go in making a jacket.
Lining also provides a nice look to the inner side of the jacket.
Any suit having a lining covering the entire inside is called fully lined suit or a suit with full lining.
Lining, irrespective of the material it is made of, reduces the breath-ability of the garment to a large extent. The jacket retains the body heat & keeps the inside relatively warmer.
In order to make a summer suit or a jacket, lining is planned and stitched in a way that it provides least interference between the outer fabric (which generally is either very fine wool or summer fabrics like cotton or linen) & the body. 
Such suits have either half lining or no lining. This makes the jacket ultra light and allows far higher degree of air and moisture ventilation.  

Unlined or half-lined jackets usually are more expensive than the fully lined ones. It is because the absence of lining exposes all the seams and trims. So it becomes important that the finishing of those is done in a far more detailed and robust manner.
Half Lined Khadi TailorWear Jacket
Half Lined Khadi Jacket
An Unlined or Quarter Lined TailorWear Suit
An unlined or Quarter Lined TailorWear Suit
Now you know what exactly is a Summer Suit. 
So go for one or maybe two. these will brighten your wardrobe and make your summers equally sophisticated as your winters are... 
Linen Summer Suit
Linen Summer Jacket

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10 Dressing Hacks Every Man Should Know

1/6/2016

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People are always in the lookout for hacks that help them achieve their objective without stressing too much.
A question on this was asked on Quora & Neeraj’s answer got him 5.6K upvotes till the last count. Now that’s fantastic! It’s amazing not because of the quantum of upvotes but because the suggestions were fairly basic but people really loved it! This shows how great the need to know some serious dressing hacks is. So we are expanding that short response on Quora to get you a more detailed “hacklist”. Here we go:

1. If there was only one shirt in your wardrobe...

Then it has to be a classic tailored long sleeve shirt in 100% cotton,  with the following elements: standard placket, standard cutaway collar and single button standard width cuff.
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It will save your day for all occasions whether it’s a casual outing, formal occasion, party or whatever.
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2. Some all time favorite dressing combinations for men


(I)  ​White shirt & well fitted dark indigo denims
​Can be worn while travelling, sightseeing, partying, office-wear (not if there is dress-code), casual outing, basically just about anywhere.
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(II) White shirt & charcoal grey trousers (without pleat, nicely cut, side pockets)
Can be worn for officewear, interviews, meeting people, partying, conferences & seminars & even for traveling. Ideal combination for white collar jobs.

(III) Tailored Jacket or a blazer
Even if you are slightly senior in your profile & especially if you manage people, add this to any combination and your stature will be elevated by several notches.



​(IV) At least one Tailored Suit:
Always charcoal grey, plain weave (no stripes, no checks and no herringbone) & a bespoke tailored one. You can wear almost all the colors of shirts and ties with this one. Check out our fabric range here. We have far bigger and more economical range available. Contact us to know more...
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3. Socks

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Socks should always be matched with the trouser color (especially in a formal setting). If that’s not possible, then match it with your shoe color. There is no other way. No white socks to the office.
Nowadays a fantastic collection of printed socks are available in the market. But as of now we are focusing on the hacks, which means, bare necessaities...

4. Belts & Shoes

​When it comes to belt and shoes, the best options is to have the belt and shoes of the same grain and color of leather (if it is leather). If not, then try matching a tan shoe with a tan belt or black ones with each other. Never wear tan with black. No belt is still ok nowadays.
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5. Right Sequence of Wearing Clothes

 Step1: After your undergarments, wear socks
Step 2: Wear your shirt
Step 3: Wear your trouser
Why? Just try this once and you will know why. Its the smoothest way of wearing your clothes

6. Tie Width = Lapel width

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7. Shirt Collars

​Collars are like photo frames with your face as the picture. So unless the picture is so beautiful that the viewer doesn’t care about the frame and the rest of the packaging, avoid limp collars. Get a bespoke shirt made or buy shirts which have collar bone provision, if the collars are already not stiff.

8. Trying while Buying

Always sit when you try a new shirt (after buttoning it up and tucking it in) or a trouser. Lot of trial rooms don’t offer seating facility. But you come out and look for a seat before making any decision.

9. Shoes wardrobe build up

On the shoes front, build your shoe wardrobe in this order:
​Shoe Number 1: Classic dress shoes in black leather
Shoe Number 2: Classic boat shoes (with a heal) dominated by tan or black color
Shoe Number 3: Classic dress shoes in tan leather

This will give you a lot of flexibility without compromising on your style quotient
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10. Learn Layering

Last but not the least, learn layering. That was explained in the last post.
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Layering: One Style Tip which everyone should know

10/5/2016

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Best Styling Tip

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Layering

This is one of the most important concepts for well groomed, well dressed people & those who take efforts to look good. 
It is equally important, if not more, for those who have limited time & energy to invest but still don’t want to miss out on any opportunity to look great. 

This tool is a real style hack for all 

Layering is basically wearing clothes on top of each other to create interesting & coordinated looks.

It is great for the following reasons:

1.    It is a mix & match concept which offers lot of permutations and combinations. This increases the dressing option with limited garments.
2.    Same piece can be used as a highlighter or be kept in the background in different times depending upon the combination you choose.
3.    A thoughtful layering strategy (mixing and remixing) can easily give you both, formal or casual look with a few articles.
4.    It is extremely useful during travels & keeps your luggage light.
5.    It helps in cool climates since it traps the body heat between various layers of clothing.


It is easy to understand but there are ground rules which one must follow
1.    Color Coordination: One has to have a basic understanding of colors, their interplay, color families etc. For instance, Orange may go very well with Navy Blue but may look odd with Grey.
2.    Dimensions (width, hemlines etc.) of each piece. As an example, the outermost piece has to be big enough to accommodate all the layers without making you look as if you are wearing an over-sized outer. Similarly the inner pieces shouldn’t be bigger than the outer one to make you look overstuffed. 
3.    Each layer has a contribution to make and one needs to understand that very clearly. For instance, a half sleeve or without sleeve tank is to define the neckline. A jumper or a jacket is to give your frame a definition. I can really turn into a fashion faux pas if you were a tank over a jumper or a full sleeve shirt/T-shirt.
 
It is no rocket science and still it adds a BIG turbo-charge to your wardrobe.
Try it. Thank us later.
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4 important points to keep in mind when buying a suit

2/4/2016

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Dimple on the front shoulders

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Thick & big (and therefore generally bad shoulder pads), poor internal stitching and/or extra fabric cause these dimples. While many a times, it is also because our bodies are not perfect and symmetrical; mostly it is due to careless tailoring. Ready-made brands want all bodies of the same neck sizes to wear one standard number of theirs. So this would be pretty common there. 

​Shirt Cuffs

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​A good suit has sleeves which are slightly shorter than the shirt sleeves thereby giving a glimpse of your shirt cuffs. ½ a inch is good enough. Slightly more too is fine, but can be decided only when you stretch and move your arms a bit.

Back

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Back of the jacket should be clean & fit like glove. Any extra fabric hanging from the sides or wrinkles as seen in the picture is a sign of bad fitting

Collar Gap

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A suit is oversized or the collar is cut larger than required if the gap between the shirt collar & the suit collar shows as demonstrated in the picture.
A right sized suit will sit on the shirt collar inseparably.

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"Tenessentials"- Top 10 essential garment pieces in every woman's wardrobe 

14/3/2016

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Recently I was accused of being focused only on our male customers from product as well as communication point of view. While, as of now we do not stitch garments for the ladies anywhere else other than Pune, it will be an utter disservice to the human race, if we don't include the fairer sex even in our communication. Therefore I bow down to them with full humility.
I have been advising few ladies and girls on what they should wear and not, on social media (especially Quora), mails and in person. Given this unique accusation, I faced recently, I thought of blogging something very pertinent for them. This also is a logical extension to my last post.
So I propose 10 essential articles which every working woman (of any ethnicity) should have in her wardrobe. These are the basics & absolute essentials.

1. White Cotton Shirt

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It is a must have piece because it can be teamed up with just any kind of lower, be it a skirt, denims or fitted pants.
A white shirt can be used as a beautiful accessory with a jacket (as shown in the pic above) or a waistcoat. It goes with almost all the colors as far as the rest of the ensemble is concerned. Just get a nicely fitted one & keep it ultra white and clean.

2. Flats

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Style cannot supersede comfort. A working woman has to be on her toes, figuratively as well as literally for long hours. So it is very important that the toes & legs are given due rest, comfort and care. Flats are the solution and the good news is that they are available in different styles, colors and are very very fashionable. So go for it. They should take most of the space of your footwear section
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3. Black High Heels

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Having a wardrobes full of comfortable flats is not good enough. A pair of black high heels is also a must. These enhance your personality & stature and make you look very, very stylish.
Black color, like white, is neutral and can go with any other color, pattern or garment.
Heels may not be as cosy, but sometime, in order to leap high, you may have to forgo comfort...  
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4. Fitted Black Blazer

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A jacket is a very sophisticated part of a working professional's dressing. It adds a layer to the clothing and to the personality. Black color maintains neutrality. It immediately makes people take you more seriously. Women are lucky to have so many options to choose from in terms of silhouette, neck/collar style and fabric. My suggestion would be to opt for the fabric which is slightly stretchable. This ensures a better, fitted silhouette. Remember, "it isn't stylish, if it doesn't fit well."

5. Plain Black Dress

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I have added few pictures on the left above to demonstrate the power of a plain black dress. It acts like a perfect base to your colorful accessories & looks classy as a standalone piece too.
Black color makes you look thinner and taller than actual.​ 

6. Skinny Denims in Dark Color

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Dark color, well fitted denims lends definition to your legs and makes them appear thinner. Again it is a good mix-and-match piece which goes with any kind of top and shoes. A formal jacket over it, can make the whole combination a  formal affair while a blouse, as shown in the pic, instantly makes it a sporty do 

7. Scarves

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This one item is enough to add color to your ensemble and it does this in the most stylish way.
There is a huge range of scarves available in the market, right from cotton, to woolen, to silk; with exotic, western or oriental prints.
Price spectrum too is very wide and there is something available for everyone​. So keep buying as many scarves as possible. 

8. Watch as jewelry not as a timepiece

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You can't wear too much bling in your work space if you are a professional. However a nice showy bracelet doesn't do any harm. It only brings out the feminine charm of your personality. So instead of opting for a watch AND a bracelet, it is better to combine the two. Choose the one which suits your wrist size, skin tone and the combo you have in your mind. But always buy the one which has a very small dial.
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9. Statement Necklace

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I have added multiple pictures to tell you what I mean by statement necklaces. Don't get confused between these & heavy duty diamond, gold necklaces. The latter ones are for festive, occasion wear or for parties. These pieces are meant to add color & oomph to your otherwise serious professional wardrobe. A statement necklace immediately attracts attention and in a creative way tells more about you. Few such pieces should definitely be part of your collection.  These pieces can also be real icebreakers.
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10. Over-sized Bag

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An over-sized bag comes very handy since there are so many things working women have to carry. 
From the looks perspective, a big bag makes a women appear delicate and dainty.
​If you do not have one, I think this should be your definite next purchase. These bags come in all shapes & material. Apart from being highly functional, these bags look very stylish. 
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