The ideal ‘correct fit’ is mainly subjective, but these classic tailoring guidelines offer some best practices to help you ensure the best fit possible. The waistband should be able to stay in place without help from a belt. A flattering trouser fits closely around the seat. Be aware that the trousers always start out…
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LET OUT JACKET WAIST When the jacket’s top button is closed, there’s tension on the button with visible ‘X’ creases pointing towards it. At the back of the jacket, there is tension and visible creases at the sides of the waist. TAKE IN JACKET WAIST There is too much excess…
EXPERIENCE THE NEXT-GENERATION BESPOKE SUIT TAILORING As his daily work involves many business meeting, Mr. Vishal K. – the CEO of an Korean IT company in Vietnam has decided to tailor a modern business sport jacket at The Sages. Mr. Vishal said people usually see IT workers as boring and unattractive so he wants to…
Many people who go for suit tailoring usually only discuss the fabrics and designs. However, there are many numerous factors that need to be considered for tailoring a nice suit. The position of the suit button is an important factor that affects the visual impression of a suit, but few people consider it and instead…
Due to the time constraint, many people choose to buy a ready-to-wear suit in an emergency situation. However, it is not every size fits all; having a small size makes you feel tight in specific areas. If you choose a larger size, you may feel as if you’re “borrowing” someone’s suit which is larger than…
When you decide to tailor a suit (or many Vietnamese still call it a vest) for the important work events or become the groom of your great wedding ceremony, the very first information that you want to research is a quality and high reputation bespoke suit tailoring house. But when you hear the price for…
W ith the relaxation of dress codes becoming more prevalent, the desire to dress a suit without a tie is becoming increasingly more common. In this detailed guide, we cover how to wear a suit without a tie – allowing you to stand out by, as always, paying attention to the details that matter most.…
Break: the menswear term for how much creasing occurs at the bottom of the trousers, due to the length of fabric resting on one’s shoes. It’s a tailoring decision that can drastically change the appearance of a pair of trousers, and because of this, it has become a polarizing issue in men’s fashion over the…
Suit fabrics is one of the most confusing and hardest obstacles that everyone has to face when buying a suit. With fifty shades of grey (no pun intended) and over 70 of blue, from checkered fabric to pinstripes, it is natural for clients to get overwhelmed, mystified and even baffled. But the experience of getting…
Linen is the fabric of choice when it comes to hot and humid weather. Favoured by gentlemen visiting the far reaching tropics of the world, the linen suit is a unique piece of clothing allowing them to stay comfortable and protected. Your linen suit will always be there to keep you cool as long as…
The sport coat (or sport jacket) is an essential component of every man’s wardrobe, providing a sartorial transition from business to casual while maintaining a certain air of sophistication. The sport coat has been around for almost 150 years and is rooted in the gentlemanly pursuit of leisure.
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Great office attire – a well-cut gentleman’s suit, white shirt, tie and well-polished shoes – is more than a way to look good at work. It’s a passport to weddings, awards evenings, dinner parties and all kinds of other social functions. But let’s just remind ourselves how to wear these basic elements around the office,…