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What makes a good pea coat will vary based on the specifics of your personal preferences. Find a good pea coat for men with help from an expert wardrobe consultant in this free video clip.
A zip up sweater is a great article of clothing to have, mainly due to its versatility. Find out what men should wear with a zip up sweater with help from an expert wardrobe consultant in this free video clip.
A dress shirt often isn't enough - you have to wear things with it to finish the look you're going for. Find out what to wear with a dress shirt for men with help from an expert wardrobe consultant in this free video clip.
Men's business suits come in a wide variety of different styles for you to choose from. Learn about mean's business suit styles with help from an expert wardrobe consultant in this free video clip.
Even the best leather jackets can develop wrinkles over time. Learn how to unwrinkle a leather jacket with help from a third generation owner of Arrow Leathercare in this free video clip.
Owning a leather jacket will require you to care for it in the proper way to ensure it's longevity. Maintain a leather jacket with help from a third generation owner of Arrow Leathercare in this free video clip.
Aging a leather jacket is something that you need to do in a very specific way. Find out how to properly age a leather jacket with help from a third generation owner of Arrow Leathercare in this free video clip.
A suit jacket has a few associated rules that you're going to want to pay attention to at all times. Learn about etiquette for suit jackets with help from a published author in this free video clip.
Whether or not a sports coat can be worn as cocktail attire depends on a few key things. Find out if a sports coat can be worn as cocktail attire with help from a published author in this free video clip.
There's a classic "Seinfeld" episode where Jerry and Elaine grow impatient while George Costanza tries to choose a pair of frames at an optometrist’s office. George responds to his friends' restlessness by replying, “It’s an important decision, I’m picking out a new face.” In a way, George is right. Despite your best efforts for well-groomed hair, smooth skin, a brilliant smile and toned body, one of the first things people notice about you are your eyes, because that's where they focus when you speak. Your eyewear is no small matter when it comes to making an impression.
Converting a can size to ounces means that you need to know exactly how much liquid is contained within the can. Find out how to convert a can size to ounces with help from a high school math tutor in this free video clip.
You can accessorize dress shirts in a wide variety of different ways depending on your preferences. Learn about accessorizing dress shirts with help from a celebrity stylist and commentator in this free video clip.
You can cut a men's t-shirt in a wide variety of different ways depending on your preferences. Cut your men's t-shirt with help from an award winning fashion designer in this free video clip.
A t-shirt dress is a great, stylish and wonderfully versatile article of clothing to have. Make a do it yourself t-shirt dress with help from a fashion expert in this free video clip.
You want to fold a dress shirt properly to make sure that it doesn't get wrinkled in transport. Fold dress shirts with help from the owner and founder of Total Style Solutions in this free video clip.
How you store a men's suit will directly affect whether or not it needs to be pressed or cleaned before you can wear it. Learn how to store a men's suit with help from the owner and founder of Total Style Solutions in this free video clip.
The type of suit that you should wear depends on a number of different things. Find out how to pick out a contemporary men's suit with help from the owner and founder of Total Style Solutions in this free video clip.
Button-down dress shirts are great because they're easy to accessorize. Accessorize button-down dress shirts with help from a fashion public relations expert in this free video clip.
Wearing a dress shirt to work requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Wear a dress shirt to work with help from an image and fashion consultant in this free video clip.
The proper length for men's suit pants depends entirely on the person wearing them. Find out about the proper length for men's suit pants with help from the owner of Davidson's Clothing for Men in this free video clip.
Wearing brown shoes and a suit requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Get men's style tips for brown shoes and a suit with help from the owner of Davidson's Clothing for Men in this free video clip.
Household hot air heating and central air conditioning systems employ ducts to move climate-conditioned air around the house. Ductwork typically must transition between round ducts under floors and square or rectangular ducts and registers in floors and walls. For proper air flow, the size of the rectangular or square ducts should be equivalent to the size of the round ducts. Use mathematical formulas to figure the approximate equivalent sizes.
You can take a regular t-shirt and convert it into a dress in just a few quick steps. Convert a t-shirt into a dress with help from an international brand strategiest and fashion consultant in this free video clip.
A leather jacket is not only a fashion item, it is an investment. Leather jackets are usually very expensive and when you buy one, you want it to last for years. As time goes by, your leather jacket can get damaged, and zipper issues are common. Instead of going out and purchasing a new leather jacket, you can put in a new zipper and you will be able to wear you leather jacket for at least another season.
A runway model's slim physique showcases skinny jeans, tailored suits and narrow jackets well. Designers glorify this thinner body type when creating their collections, but you may want your daily wear to look less extreme than these rarefied designer looks. Dressing to suit a slimmer frame means adding volume with fabric, pattern and color.
As do most mechanical things, zippers break or wear out. If the zipper on your favorite men's dress pants no longer works properly, mend it or replace it yourself and save the money you would have spent on a tailor. A man's suit is a large investment, so don't let a balky zipper ruin your pants. All you need are some basic sewing supplies and maybe a new zipper.
Dress shirts can appear shapeless and ill-fitting if purchased in the wrong size and cut for your frame. To make a dress shirt hug your body, use accessories to cinch the waist or invest in a more permanent solution such as adding darts. Darts are parallel stitches typically added at the back of the shirt or under the armpits to give the shirt a more fitted look.
From young performers to older, wardrobe is a main element of every performance. When preparing for your child's recital, it is important to order the dress early to ensure its arrival. To make sure the dress will be the right fit for the special performance, proper measurements have to be taken. Professional seamstresses to stay-at-home moms can measure for recital dresses by making good judgment calls.
Before deciding on your outfit for a theatrical event, consider the venue. While professional productions typically require somewhat dressy attire, small community or regional theaters may only call for business casual standards. While women may bring purses inside the theater, make certain to leave your cell phone on silent. Under no circumstances should anyone wear sneakers or jeans to a theatrical event.
Yellow stains on dress shirts can mar both the collar and underarm areas. In addition to being unsightly, these stains can weaken the shirt’s fabric. Collar stains are created when dirt combines with body and hair oils. Underarm stains, however, result primarily from the chemicals in antiperspirants. Though both types of stains can be stubborn, you can get rid of them with persistence.
Matching measurements to a dress size needs to be done in a very specific way for maximum accuracy. Learn how to match measurements to dress sizes with help from a professional image consultant in this free video clip.
Leather jackets have been fashionable since the 1950s. These fashion staples come in a variety of styles -- from biker jackets to bombers and blazers. One drawback of these jackets is the squeaking sound made when the leather rubs against itself. This problem is particularly common in newer jackets. A leather conditioner softens the leather, making it more flexible and less prone to squeaking.
Layering is a look that you often see in the fall and spring seasons. Find out about layered men's clothing styles with help from an image consultant in this free video clip.
Men's shirts generally come in a few different types depending on the style. Learn about different men's shirt types with help from an image consultant in this free video clip.
It can be difficult to keep a dress shirt looking neat, regardless of how well it was ironed or starched before you put it on. These shirts tend to get wrinkled easily during the course of the day, especially if traveling is involved. Non-iron dress shirts were invented to solve this problem, but they have their disadvantages as well as advantages.
Leather is a popular natural material for clothing, as an alternative to fiber-based clothes like cotton or wool. Most chemicals that are used to clean fibers can damage leather. Imperfections in leather give it a distinct appeal, but sometimes undesired lumps and bumps can develop, if the leather is stored or treated improperly. Heat, moisture and physical action are used to shape leather initially, and these can be used to reshape it to remove minor lumps and wrinkles.
A blazer is one of the most versatile garments that a man has in his closet. Casual yet sophisticated, a blazer or sport coat can go with almost anything, whether it's a pair of ripped jeans or expensive chinos, but coordinating a blazer with the proper dress shirt can be more of a challenge.
Although no-iron Egyptian cotton dress shirts are available, formaldehyde is used in the manufacturing process, which some connoisseurs claim adversely affects texture. That's why Egyptian cotton shirts typically wrinkle easily and require ironing. Be sure to follow the recommended techniques for pressing the wrinkles out of your fine cotton dress shirts. For a super-crisp look, iron both the inside and the outside of your shirt. And if you prefer uncreased sleeves, roll up a towel and insert it into each sleeve before ironing.
The problem with wearing a vest with a dress shirt is that you may come off looking like a waitress, which isn't necessarily what you're going for. Wear scarves with a dress shirt and vest with help from an experienced fashion professional in this free video clip.
When your leather jacket is brand new, you can count on it to have a shine that reflects the soft suppleness of the leather; however, after you've worn it for awhile, you may find that it's lost its luster and has taken on a dull look. Rather than replacing it -- a potentially costly venture -- you can restore its shine at home and have a jacket that looks like new again.
When drawing a leather jacket it will be helpful to draw a model wearing said jacket. Draw a leather jacket on a model with help from an artist in this free video clip.
You don't need to take your leather jacket to a professional leather-care shop to dye it black. Whether you want to change the color of your jacket entirely or simply touch up places where the current coat of black has worn thin, you can do the job at home with some patience and attention to detail. Apply leather dye in a well-ventilated area, and take your time -- you'll get better results if you work slowly and methodically.
Whether you're searching for a creative way to reuse old clothes or hoping to create a casual outfit, it is easy to transform old t-shirts and an inexpensive sundress into a stylish and comfortable scrappy t-shirt dress. With a little creativity, sewing on scraps of t-shirts gives a dress a unique texture that is bound to get you notice. Best of all, this versatile article of clothing can be worn all year long. In the summer, pair your dress with leggings, tights or jeans. Come winter, warm up by adding a cardigan to your ensemble.
Investing in luxury, brand name clothing and accessories is an expensive proposition. Certain brands, such as Gucci, are valued highly -- based on the design of each item, coupled with the logo that's easily seen on it. If you are purchasing or have been given a Gucci leather jacket, looking for a few key indicators will help you discern whether it's a true original or a knockoff.
Weddings are supposed to be fun, but they can also be stressful social occasions. Knowing what to wear to any wedding can be a little tricky, you don't want to wear the wrong thing or you might look out of place. Fortunately, finding clothes for a man for a semiformal evening wedding is pretty easy since it doesn't require an expensive tux. You also have more color options, and will probably be able to wear items you own, rather than seeking out specialty items.
Traditionally worn by scientists and medical doctors, lab coats are thin, loose-fitting coats with pockets. These coats that fall just above the knee are worn over clothing when scientists are working with chemicals or doctors are consulting patients. Whether you are working on a science project or dressing up for a costume party, sewing a lab coat can be a simple and quick project that requires few materials. However, you will need a pattern or you will need to create a pattern from either a lab coat, an oversized men's button-down dress shirt or a knee-length trench coat.
Measuring a man for a suit jacket is not difficult, but it's important to measure the two key sizing factors so that you get a good fit. Typically, the two basic measurements that need to be taken are the chest and the actual height of the man. If these measurements are taken properly, you can ensure a great fitting suit jacket. A few additional measurements may include sleeve length and a shoulder measurement.
Dressing "smart casual" simply means that you look well put together. Learn how to dress "smart casual" for men with help from a fashion professional in this free video clip.
The dreadlock hairstyle is a distinctive, recognizable hairstyle popularized by reggae musicians such as Bob Marley in the 1970s. This style, in which hair is tightly braided together into thick "dreads," remains popular, especially with young people. Dreadlocks can be worn by both men and women in a variety of different styles. Although dreadlocks are often worn by African-Americans, this style can be worn by people of any race.
Mammut Men’s Alto Pants are softshell touring pants, normally used for cold-weather, alpine activities. As they are specialty pants, lack of proper care can render Mammut Men’s Alto Pants with a shorter lifespan and limited effectiveness. These pants, commonly subjected to more-rigorous strains than normal apparel, also need specific caring and washing so that they can last longer.
