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Given how much your suit is probably worth, it simply won’t do to have it worn out every couple of years; you don’t want to have to pay the upfront cost of a suit on a regular basis. That’s why proper suit maintenance is so important. This guide will give you some pointers on how to properly care for your suit to keep you looking dapper for decades.

When you go to a tailor, it’s much easier for them to reduce the size of things than it is to increase the size. Whether that means making your trousers shorter or the waist tighter, you should opt for things that are a little too big rather than too small when you’re buying off the rack.

Back in the day, there was really only one type of business attire: men wore suits, women wore dresses, and varying from that was pretty much unacceptable. Nowadays, some offices are perfectly fine with you showing up in a t-shirt and jeans and there are plenty of  hoodie-wearing CEOs. On the flip side, you probably won’t have an appointment with your lawyer or banker where they’re hanging out in jeans and a Hawaiian shirt.

People know that they’ll be judged based on their appearance and whether or not that’s a good thing is a philosophical discussion for another time. What matters is that the pressure is real. This pressure can cause people to spend thousands of dollars on plastic surgery, Botox , and other cosmetic procedures, when in most cases, all that’s needed is some fashion advice and new clothes.

The focus of this blog will be the benefits of a custom suit - how good they’ll make you look and feel, and how much value they bring to your life.

Even the most beautiful suit is not complete without the finishing touches. The pocket square is an essential part of every modern gentleman’s wardrobe - here’s our guide to this simple yet elegant accessory.

When worn correctly, the right tie can bring a suit together and create a pleasing overall impression. Ties will draw the eye to the centre of your figure, focussing interest on your persona and allowing the eye to wander naturally to catch all the small design points and flattering aspects of your outfit. It concentrates your visual impact and immediately makes you look professional and reputable. Having said this, in recent years ties are been misappropriated as stuffy and potentially overbearing, and many situations have trended towards the casual so you might need to consider whether a tie is the right call. Here’s our take on it:

Whatever past preconceptions you may have of Tweed, whether you think it’s geeky, nerdy, hippy, or reserved for the countryside elite, there is a huge resurgence in this popular and trendy fabric. Tweed is the gentleman’s fabric of choice for a distinguished suit at a wedding to a casual jacket and trousers in everyday life. Tweed is one of our favourite versatile materials that can be dressed up or dressed down to suit your mood and the occasion.

These days it’s not enough to be the best at your job. You need to look the part. To wear a sharp suit that fits well and is comfortable to wear. A suit that seamlessly transfers from working at your desk, to boardroom meetings to after-work drinks. A suit that can be dressed up or dressed down.