I would like to have a boyfriend jacket made, which fabrics would work best?
I would steer you first to the darker jacket because I feel it would be a little more versatile as we head into fall. We can come back and do the lighter colored jacket later, with a few different styling details, based on your enjoyment of the first jacket. I always love the black and tan look, so I’m not hard pressed to push you one way or the other. The boy friend jacket is usually a peak label jacket with outside patch pockets. It usually has a fun lining on the inside of the coat, so when you roll up the sleeves it has a little pop to it. The shoulders are slightly broader and it is supposed to look like it’s your boyfriends jacket that you are wearing for the day.
How do I determine quality in suit fabrics?
Answer:
Natural fibers make for the finest suit fabrics. While a small proportion of polyester or nylon can add strength to a suit, too much synthetic fiber can detract from its important qualities. Wool, whether in a summer or winter weight, “breathes,” allowing air to pass easily through the fibers. This reduces the need for frequent dry cleanings.
Look for fabric that isn’t shiny, and that lays down comfortably when worn. Fabric should feel smooth and supple to the touch. Winter fabrics may be more substantial, but should still feel natural to the hand. Summer fabrics may include wool and silk blends, giving them a lighter feel while retaining the soft, relaxing feel of natural fibers.
Pack for Success
April 28, 2010
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Posted in Men's Suits, Women's Suits
Packing carefully for business travel ensures that you-and your clothing-will arrive unrumpled. Whether you’re traveling for one night or many, these procedures will help keep your clothes in their best shape.
Take just as much care in packing dress shirts as you did in having them fitted. The most important considerations here are minimizing wrinkles and building collar support. Lay the shirt out on a flat surface and fold sleeves under at the shoulder. Next, reduce wrinkling by using a “long fold”-rather than folding it exactly in half, fold the shirt below the waist. Once the shirt is folded and smoothed down, create adequate collar support by filling the collar with rolled socks. Use plastic bags or tissue paper from the dry cleaners to separate shirts. This reduces friction between items and helps prevent wrinkling.
Keep the suit coat fresh by first turning one sleeve of the suit coat inside out. Slide the other sleeve inside, matching shoulders and gently shaking the fabric into place. The suit can now be folded in half lengthwise. If necessary, the suit may then be folded widthwise, just above the lowest button.
Trousers may simply be folded in half, after aligning the sides. Hold the trousers by the hem and fold along the creases. Continue to match the creases above the knee, and fold in half, maintaining the crease while placing in luggage.
