Professional Storage

One of the most effective things you can do to maintain your coat’s supple shape and brilliant luster is to store it in a climate-controlled professional fur storage facility. Many furriers offer storage options for a small fee. While you may be tempted to save a little money and store your fur at home, this is usually a bad idea that will actually cost you more money in the long run when you are required to replace your fur coat after only a year or two of wear.

Most people do not have temperature and humidity controlled closets where furs can be stored and protected from moths, mildew, and other pests. The ideal environment for fur storage is a maintained fifty degrees Fahrenheit, 50% humidity, and adequate air circulation. If one of these conditions is not met, moisture can get trapped in the fur fibers, causing irreparable damage due to mold and mildew, usually typified by the unpleasant smell of decay. To prevent such a scenario, put your fur in storage as soon as it becomes too warm to wear it, and only take it out once it is cold enough to necessitate fur insulation.

Storing at Home During Season

During season, when your coat is not in storage but at home, you can take the same measures a furrier would take to protect it from pests. Give the coat plenty of space in your closet to allow adequate air circulation, and never use a plastic garment bag as this can actually trap moisture in the fibers of your fur. Use cedar balls to prevent moth infestations in your closets, and use a thick wooden or plastic coat hanger rather than a wire one. Otherwise, the coat could become deformed at the shoulders.

Cleaning

If your coat gets dirty, the best way to clean it is to vigorously shake out any debris or brush the fibers with a specialized fur brush, available where coats are sold. The liner can be spot-treated for stains. Should the garment ever get wet, simply make sure that it dries adequately in an area with plenty of air circulation. Additionally, you should have your coat cleaned professionally with a chemical solution at least once a year to replenish the fur’s natural oils and ensure that your coat will maintain its beautiful color and shine for many years to come.

Care During Wear

While wearing your coat, refrain from using heavy bags with shoulder straps as these can wear out the fibers of the fur. Avoid sitting on your coat for long periods of time as this can crush the material and make it look matted or wrinkled. A beautiful fur coat in mink, sable or fox can be passed on to children or grandchildren, if properly maintained. By following these simple tips, you are guaranteed to make your coat last for generations.

• Italian Suits: One of the most popular and stylish variety of mens suit includes the Italian suit. This suit is quite versatile and appears elegant on all body types. The waist tapers are made smaller than the shoulders which appear wider, so the entire suit gets a triangular effect. This is one of the most appealing suits which can be worn for any occasion.
• Single Breasted Suits: Another popular variety of suit includes the single breasted. It can be worn for all occasions including job interviews and parties. However, it is ideal for men who possess an athletic body type.
• Double Breasted Suits: Wedding attire also includes double breasted suit which appears elegant on tall and thin physique.
• Contemporary Suit: People with short stature can choose to opt for contemporary suits which are quite classic and elegant. It is designed for people with less physique and athletic features. It is an elegant mens suits which draws attention to the face. Although it is a classic wear, it is quite comfortable.
• British Suit: This classic attire is specifically designed for men with heavy built. It includes a single row of button down in the front. This gives a taller and thinner appearance to the wearer.

It is quite important to remember that every man possesses different body types and physical features. Therefore it is important to choose attire according to individual body shape and features. Men’s suits are available in different cuts and designs to suit different types of people. Single breasted suits are suitable for athletic body type whereas double breasted are suitable for lean body type.

Wedding suits are available in a huge variety of colors too. Colors also exude a deep impact on the personality of the wearer. So it is necessary to choose appropriate colors that blend well with the complexion of the wearer. Black, charcoal and navy suits appear chic and elegant on people with fair complexion, although black colored attires exude sophistication and opulence. Men with dark complexion can choose light shades which can enhance their total appearance.

The quality of the fabric is another factor to consider before choosing men’s suits. Choose fabrics which are wrinkle-free so as to appear formal and smart. Suits can be tailor made to enhance the body features of the wearer.

Light fabrics and colors are appropriate for summer weddings. But for winter wedding functions, it is necessary to choose dark colors and fabrics to appear formal and sophisticated.

Despite being seen on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Kim Middleton, the detail is still fresh and novel. The shapely cut means that it has a unique quality, able to add curves to a boyish figure, yet at the same time can flatter a more voluptuous frame to stunning effect. It can even be used to hide a baby bump! A small overskirt adds detail to tops, dresses and skirts that might otherwise be considered too basic or boring. This small detail adds an instant update to any wardrobe and will ensure you stay ahead of the style curve.

The look is also open to further modification for an outfit that will be even closer to your individual style and mark you as a trendsetter. Wearing a waist belt just above the peplum skirt, for example, accentuates the waist and highlights your figure. Pairing complementary yet somewhat clashing colours – such as Emma Stone’s Pink and Red Giambattista Valli dress which she wore to the Friends With Benefits film premiere – propels the look further into a fashion-forward, directional league, with the illusion of separates bringing a touch of business-like style to the ensemble.

Because the peplum is a key detail and yet is relatively neutral, it is simple to blend with other trends. For example, you can pair a cream peplum top with a statement pair of ankle-grazing trousers or pencil skirt – two more of the season’s wardrobe favourites. A flashback to the 80s without the nightmares of crimped hair and legwarmers, it’s a retro nod that avoids that fancy dress look. Even peplum dresses in neutral tones such as black, cream and nude are statement enough to look fashionable, without that fast-fashion feel that trendy prints might have. This means that you won’t be recycling them after just a couple of wears – and if you opt for pieces that have further details, such as embellished necklines, or striking sleeves, they will keep you looking interesting for even longer.

Quality Over Quantity

When you’re not as financially free as you used to be, it can be tempting to spend less money on single pieces of clothing. It’s true your money will go a longer way at cheap high street retailers but this often means sacrificing quality. Low quality clothing doesn’t wash well, and the seams come undone very easily. So instead of having to buy new pieces of clothing every couple of months, invest in a more expensive yet well-made garment that will last much longer. At the end of the day you’ll actually save yourself money.

Practical Vs Pretty

With fashion magazines and celebrities dictating today’s trends, it can be hard to remember that making practical choices is so much better in the long run than impulsive, trend-based ones.

For example, flimsy ballet pumps may look cute teamed with a dress but they won’t last long in a country prone to wet weather.

You need also consider your job, your hobbies and personal nature. Steer clear of white and pastels if you have a tendency to knock over cups of tea and glasses of wine! You get the drift.

Wash Less and Consider the Instructions

We’ve become accustomed to washing our clothing far too often. Contrary to what many people think, it’s perfectly acceptable to wear a shirt or dress more than once before washing, provided you haven’t stained it or perspired more than usual. Excessive washing wears out the fibres your garments are made of. It’s also very important to stick to the washing instructions as they are there for a reason. If a garment is meant to be hand washed, don’t be surprised if it gets worn out really quickly if you’ve been chucking it in the washing machine. And don’t even attempt washing items like men’s blazers, women’s ballgowns and coats at home. These are to be dry cleaned only.

• Colours
  One thing that’s great about jeans, and indeed, denim in general, is that it can easily be dyed lots of different colours to suit the seasons and also, the wearer. For example, this year coloured jeans have proven to be extremely popular amongst people of all ages, with reds, blues, purples, whites and even greens proving to be the most popular colours. While different colours are always popular in the winter, such as dark reds, browns, oranges and blues, coloured jeans are a great way to brighten up the otherwise dull winter palate and bring some much-needed colour into our wardrobes.
• Styles
  It’s not just the colour of jeans that have evolved over the years, but also the style, as people can now choose all sorts of styles and fits of jeans to wear. Everything from straight leg, to boot cut, to bell bottoms, to flares, to skinny jeans, to ultra skinny jeans and even regular straight leg jeans are on offer to every consumer. Which style you choose obviously depends on your preferences, but in the winter styles such as mens and womens skinny jeans work very well with boots and wellies, and can also be very flattering.
• Customise
  Another great thing about jeans is that they are very easy to customise and make your own. So, if you don’t want to buy another pair of coloured jeans you can easily dye an existing pair of yours the exact colour that you want them to be. You can also add other subtle differences, such as adding embroidered patches, buttons, badges and other materials to make them stand out. If you have a pair of ripped jeans, make the rip a feature by making it larger, or even adding other rips in the jeans to compliment it. Studs and spikes are also extremely popular additions to add to jeans an clothing this year, so why not be a bit more daring and for something a little more punky?

Dresses

To avoid freezing, it’s important to keep yourself covered. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t get away with wearing a slinky dress. On the contrary, a slinky dress can look just as good when accompanied with a flirty shawl to wrap up in, or a shrug. To keep your lower half warm, make sure your dress is either floor-length, or short but worn with a pair of sleek tights in black or skin tone.

Autumn and winter tones should be subdued: black, dark blues, deep purple, dark reds and browns. These look great set against pale skin.

Accessorise with heavy jewellery and lots of sparkle.

Trouser and Top Combinations

If invited to a party where trousers will be considered appropriately formal attire, you’re not at any risk of getting cold.

Black trousers are best as they are so easy to combine with a top, and make for a classic classy look. Both fitted and wide leg styles can look gorgeous teamed with the right top, and high waistlines are a modern touch.

For the top half, choose a low cut top in a statement fabric such as silk or velvet in a dramatic colour such as emerald green for a nice contrast to the simple trousers. Sequined blouses look equally fabulous.

Still feeling a tad chilly? Throw on a fitted blazer to complete the look and ensure you stay warm.

If you can pull it off, where this look with red lipstick for added pzazz.

Outerwear

Making an impressive entrance is one of the most fun moments of attending a party. While in the summer this is easily done by showing off some leg or revealing a tanned decolletage, in the autumn and winter fashion season, this is made a little more difficult due to the necessity of having to wear a coat. Unfortunately, we’re not all in a position to arrive at a party in a toasty, chauffeur-driven car!

You’re sure to be noticed if you arrive wearing a fur or fake fur coat with a big collar, or a cape. These are among the most glamorous fabrics and are also sure to do the job of keeping you warm well.

• Designs – Whether you choose to go with simple graphics or a printed photograph of each person, you will want to make sure your t-shirt stands out from the rest of the crowd. Once you have chosen a base colour, for example white or black, you can decide what colour you want the writing to be and indeed what size and font you think will look best. Consulting professionals for advice will ensure you do a great job.
• Collaboration – The one thing to be sure of is that you and all your crew are agreed on what colours and themes you are going to go for with your creations. For example it is no use finding out that one of your buddies can’t wear blue as it’s his unlucky colour after you’ve gone with the decision for blue t-shirts. Make sure you have a get together first to discuss your ideas, in any case it’s a good excuse to have a few pints together!
• Price – Depending on how design rich your t-shirt is, you can get your garment for a very reasonable price. Some websites even offer a design your own top system, where, you can upload mug shots for example. This tends to be more expensive and so you will have to be prepared to part with more cash. Also take into account whether or not you will be paying for everyone’s t-shirt or if you will provide everyone with a link to pay for their own.
• Time – If you are time poor, you can go to websites who look after all the design part for you and at the touch of a few buttons your t-shirts can be on their way to you. If you are lucky enough to have plenty of free time, you could even look into creating your own t-shirts by getting supplies from local art shops and textile crafts websites. Although most grooms to be prefer to leave all of this to the professionals.
• Enjoy – Remember to have fun with your designs. It is a celebratory occasion and there is no reason why this cannot extend into your t-shirt creations. You can be as creative as you like and don’t forget to get ideas from other stag party goers. The street is the best place to look for inspirations that’s how a lot of fashion designers work these days!