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How to look after your suits?

TIPS TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR CUSTOM-TAILORED SUITS

We all are very protective about the things we possess specially when it comes to our cars and other expensive items, then why do we not look after our suits which showcases our image and personality.
Making your Custom-tailored Suits last should be a top priority, especially if you consider your clothes as investments.

No need to spend all your hard-earned dollars just for dry cleaning. My Suit Tailor will share a few practical tips and tricks, which will prolong the life of your suit by a few years.

1. Extra Pair of Trousers: Shopping from any store or online, the option of buying 2 pairs of Trousers with 1 Suit is rarely available, but when you get your suit custom tailored

you can take advantage of the option by ordering 2 pair of trousers with 1 Jacket, this is one of the best ways to prolong the life of your suit by 2-4 years. We mostly tend to remove our Jacket when at work and only wear it when we have a important meeting. Whereas if you have 2 pairs of Dress Pants with the same Jacket You can wear them both alternatively to get the maximum use of the Suit.

2. Dry Cleaning: Dry cleaning more often decreases the life of your suits.

Suits must be Dry cleaned 2-3 times a year. The chemicals used in Dry cleaning more often damages the fabric of the suit and after a year the Fabric tends to become shinny and loses its newness. Instead of regular dry cleaning get your suits steam ironed.

Your suits are not your typical shirts jeans or t-shirts that can withstand regular ironing. The suits are made of wool fabrics and the jackets are lined which makes them delicate Suits must be properly cared for and will last longer when it’s just steam ironed.

3.Having an Extra Tailored Suit: To have more is always good, We Usually have 4-6 suits in our wardrobes which we wear on a regular basis. Having Suits in popular and safe colors like Blues, Navies, Greys & Blacks are always a safe bet to wear.

We can rotate wearing different suits, so that any one suit is not worn more than 2 times a week.

4. Wooden Hangers and Suit Cover: We at My Suit Tailor give a lot of importance towards maintenance & care, Our customer can maintain and retain the suit for as long as possible

We provide good quality Hangers and Suit Covers which better protect and keep its shape, wooden hangers are ideal to use especially when storing men’s suits for a long time in your closet.

Taking care of your Tailored Suits need not be expensive. It just takes a few simple and practical ways to ensure you have the best possible care for your worthy investments.

3 Tips for Corporate Dressing in Workplace

Monday mornings are always chaotic, especially when you have limited time and chores to complete,

While not all workplaces require a dress code, how you dress and look in front of your boss and colleagues speak volumes about you.

For the corporate workplace office attire, the dress codes are: Business formal, Business professional, and Business casual. These three are your guidelines in dressing appropriately for success.

Business Formal 

Style tips for Men: Any dark suit in neutral solid colors (grey, navy, and black) with a neutral color plain dress shirt (White, Pale Blue, Blue) Prefer to opt for Double or French cuff shirts and pair it with stylish cufflinks and a subtle patterned tie for this business formal dress code.

A pocket square can be added to give an elite look to it.

Complete the look by pairing it with a black or dark brown oxford shoe.

Business Professional

A business professional dress code is one step down from the stringent business formal. However, the business professional remains conservative with some touches of color. A professional look is still required every day for this traditional dress code.

Style tips. Men: In the business professional attire, you can go for a Plaid Check or a Striped Tailored Suit To keep it professional avoid brightly colored and flashy ties. The recommended dress shirts for this look are pale blue, lilac, light pink or white.

Complete your attire with oxford shoes or loafers in black or brown.

Business Casual

The business casual being the most popular office dressing, employees can be more creative and casual with their clothing choices at the same time respecting the company’s dress code. Khaki chino pants are recommended with a Navy Blazer or a Sports Jacket.

As well as open-collared shirt, knit shirt or cardigan. Stay away from flip flops or sandals. Invest instead on close-toe shoes such as loafers.

Style tips. Men: A button down collared dress shirt in any color and subtle patterns in checks or stripes are acceptable. Avoid neckties

Another option would be sweaters and pullovers with subtle patterns you can wear on top of your collared shirt. Dark coloured slacks or khakis can be paired with a sports jacket. For a comfortable style, opt for loafer or oxford shoes in brown or black. Keep it classy. Sneakers are complete No-No for this dress code.

Check out more options at My Suit Tailor.

The good news is not all companies require a dress code (and if yours is one of them, you’re in luck). A more casual attire in the workplace gives employees a chance to express themselves with their personal style. Just make sure not to go overboard with colours and patterns. Remember, what you wear can make an impression on your superiors. Make sure your clothes are still decent, office-worthy, and neatly pressed. When it comes to workplace attire, it’s best to consult with your HR department so you have a better grasp of what to wear on a daily basis. What matters is keeping a professional style in accordance to office policies.