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What about sip a scotch? Did you ever skip these simple pleasures out of fear of staining or smelling up your suit? Now, a man can enjoy a cigar and scotch without worrying about irreparably damaging his nice suit.

Enjoying a Cigar & Scotch

cigar-scotchMen love a party where they can enjoy a good glass of scotch and a fine cigar. Something about this combination exclaims manliness and men happily partake of them in the company of other men. Parties unfortunately don’t last forever, but the worst part of them can: a smelly or stained suit. What happens in the event that some precious liquid falls onto your fine suit? What about getting that cigar smell out of your clothes (sure you love it, but your wife and coworkers don’t)? This guide will help you keep the great memories of the party without living with a scotch stain or a suit that smells like cigar smoke.

The Importance of Dry Cleaning
Regardless of whether your suit smells of cigars or has a scotch stain, taking the garment to a good dry cleaner as soon as possible is the first and most important step. The dry cleaning process is supposed to remove stains and smells, after all. When you drop off the clothes, point out any stains in need of removal and tell the cleaner what the stain is. Tell them also if the clothes reek of smoke and that you need them deodorized.

Getting Cigar Odor out of a Suit
Assuming you’re going to get your suit to a dry cleaner as soon as possible, there are some things you can do to keep the cigar smoke smell from residing permanently in your suit.

* Air out the suit. Don’t hang it right back up in your closet. If you do, the suit won’t lose the smoke smell and you might smell up more clothes. Hang the suit pieces up on separate hangers someplace outside your closet where they will get good air circulation.

* Spray on an odor eliminator. Febreeze is designed to remove all manner of odors from soft surfaces like carpet and upholstery, and will work well on a suit. The bottle’s label states that it can be used on clothing, but to always test on an inconspicuous area first. Another great odor eliminator, according to the Mythbusters, is vodka. In their experiment, a garment sprayed with 1:3 vodka-to-water ratio before laundering rendered it less smelly than a garment without.[1] So, a little vodka on the suit while it airs out will mean the difference between a fresh suit and an odious one (naturally, spray first on a test area that won’t be seen). In the author’s test, neither Febreeze nor vodka left a stain on a pair of wool pants once dry, so use either of these to evict at least some cigar smoke odor.

* Use an odor absorber. An odor absorbing bag, like this one, is the best choice for removing suit odors before getting to the dry cleaner. When you take off the cigar smoke-infested suit, put it on the hanger like usual, put the suit in a garment bag, and place the odor absorbing bag in the bottom. The odor absorber will draw the cigar smell out of your clothes as it sits in the garment bag. If this totally removes the smell, great! You don’t have to take the suit to the cleaner. If it only removes some of the smell, great! Take the suit to the cleaner, ask them to deodorize, and when you pick it up, your suit shouldn’t smell at all.

Treating a Scotch Stain on a Suit
Spilling scotch on a suit doesn’t mean the end. Here are the steps to treating a scotch stain whether at home or away:

1. Make a wet spotter, and keep one at home and in your car. A wet spotter is a combination of water and lubricant that you apply to a wool suit to prevent stains from setting and to break them up. The wet spotter recipe is this[2]:

1 part glycerine
1 part liquid dishwashing detergent
8 parts water

Mix these in a small bottle. The measurements the author used were 1/2 tablespoon glycerine, 1/2 tablespoon liquid dishwashing detergent, and four tablespoons water. Glycerine can be found at drugstores or pharmacies in the first aid section. Use clear dishwashing detergent – you don’t want any of those dyes interfering with your suit cleaning.

2. You must react as quickly as possible to prevent a stain from setting, so first, get all the excess liquid out of the cloth by blotting, not rubbing. Use your pocket handkerchief, since this will be the closest thing to you.

3. Now moisten a washcloth with cold water and apply it to the stained area. This is called flushing, it dilutes the stain and absorbs it. Keep the stain moist from now on.

4. Take out your wet spotter and squeeze a little (5 drops or so) onto the stain and gently press it in with the wet washcloth. Now let the stain be absorbed up into the washcloth, keeping it moist.

5. Once the stain has lifted, blot the area with a dry cloth and dry as well as you are able without rubbing.

Take a look at the area after it has dried. If it still looks discolored, take the garment to the cleaner and point out the stain, telling them that it’s scotch and what you did to treat it. Make sure the stain is out before you leave the cleaner when you pick up the suit, or you might have to pay for another cleaning.

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What grooms should wear, according to the formality of their wedding
Deciding what to wear on one of the most important days of your life is sometimes a daunting task. The purpose of this article is to get you started!

Follow the 5 easy steps below to determine whether you should be dressed to the nines in traditional formal wear, or if you can get away with a slightly more casual look. You can also follow this link for more general information regarding classic men’s suits.

Deciding what to wear on the the biggest day of your life, can be an extremely daunting task – especially for those men that are not confident in their “styling” skills. Luckily, the task at hand isn’t as intimidating as it first appears. All you have to do (or ask your stylishly challenged fiance to do) is follow the five steps below to begin narrowing down the wedding attire choices to the one that fits your particular event.

Before we get started, let’s clearly define the options available. Formal dress is “full dress”, including top hat,
ascot, tails, etc. When you hear the term ‘formal dress’, think old school formal (as pictured). This probably isn’t the option most men would choose, since formal dress is rarely used in the United States anymore. Next, we have semi-formal. Semi-formal is what most of us consider formal today. This includes the classic tuxedo, bow tie, patent leather oxfords, etc. Finally, you may choose an informal look for your wedding. The ‘informal’ category encompasses all other options available to you, including donning a classic suit, Hawaiian shirt and linen pants, or slacks with a classic dress shirt; the possibilities are endless!

Before we get started, let’s clearly define the options available. Formal dress is “full dress”, including top hate, ascot, tails, etc. When you hear the term ‘formal dress’, think old school formal (as pictured). This probably isn’t the option most men would choose, since formal dress is rarely used in the United States anymore. Next, we have semi-formal. Semi-formal is what most of us consider formal today. This includes the classic tuxedo, bow tie, patent leather oxfords, etc. Finally, you may choose an informal look for your wedding. The ‘informal’ category encompasses all other options available to you, including donning a classic suit, Hawaiian shirt and linen pants, or slacks with a classic dress shirt; the possibilities are endless!

To decide which of the three looks would be best for you and your event, ask yourself these questions:

1. Where is the wedding going to take place?
Generally, outdoor weddings tend to be less formal than indoor weddings. If you are planning an outdoor wedding, you probably do not want to opt for formal or semi-formal dress. Instead, go a little more casual. If you are getting married on the beach, a linen shirt and pants would work great! You can also consider wearing slacks with a traditional dress shirt, sans tie. This way, you are still keeping the mood of your ceremony casual, but look the part of the groom.

If you are planning an indoor wedding, particularly at a gothic or ornate church/building, you may consider formal or semi-formal dress. If you tend to be up-to-date on current fashion trends, and consider yourself a “fashionable” kind of guy, formal dress may be an option for you. But, if you are more of a classical man, you may want to opt for semi-formal dress. A tuxedo will never go out of style (it hasn’t yet in over a hundred years!), so you can’t go wrong.

2. When is the wedding taking place?
Traditionally, if your wedding is taking place before sun down (or 6 p.m., whichever comes first) it is considered a daytime event, and therefore less formal; tuxedos are probably inappropriate for a daytime event. Instead, opt for a more casual option like a suit. When you wear a black suit that fits well, the appearance can be as stunning as a tuxedo, while remaining appropriate for the event. Weddings after sundown (or 6 p.m.) are considered more formal, nighttime events and are more conducive to tuxedos.

If your event straddles the day/evening timeframes, go with the option that suits your event most closely. For example, if your ceremony is being held at 1 p.m., but your reception will not be until the evening, you may want to opt for the slightly more casual suit. However, if your ceremony is being held at 4 p.m. with the dinner and reception immediately following, you may be able to bend the rules and wear a tuxedo. Go with your gut!

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3. What is the general “feel” of the event?
Talk to your bride about this one! Ask her to share her vision for the event. Has she always wanted a romantic, fairytale wedding complete with top hats and tuxedos? Or is she dreaming of a casual ceremony at sunset on your favorite beach? Depending on her ideas and the theme of the event, you may be able to determine which style is best suited.

You should also ask yourself if you are you going for a trendy look, or would you rather keep your look classic? Think about it – brides from the 80s are probably kicking themselves every time they look at their wedding albums and see the sky high, teased bangs and puffy sleeves (no offense brides of the 80s!). Just be sure to be mindful of being too trendy. The nature of fads is that they fade in and out. You don’t want to be left with “trendy” wedding photos long after the fad has faded.

4. What are you expecting your guests to wear?
Again, this is probably a great topic to discuss with your bride. Let’s say one of your close friends showed up wearing slacks and a dress shirt (sans tie). Would your first thought be ‘Wow, I’m glad he’s comfortable!’ or would you think ‘how inappropriate for my wedding!’? Be sure to consider your bride’s feelings. Some brides are comfortable with their guests wearing clothes that they feel comfortable in, while other brides require their guests to attend in accordance with black tie dress code.

Whatever you decide, be sure that what you’re wearing coincides with the formality that you’d like your guests to adhere to. Communication is key!

5. What is your bride going to wear?
Even if you are a traditional couple and the groom will not know what the bride’s dress looks like until the wedding day, having an idea of the style and formality will help the groom to decide what he should look like.

Is your bride going to wear a short, cocktail length dress? Or will she be wearing a traditional gown with a train and veil? Knowing these details will help to determine the level of formality required by the groom. Think about it – if you opt to wear a linen shirt and pants while your bride is wearing a gown with chapel train and veil, you may look a little odd – to say the least.

To some, the terms and uses, of the “sports jacket” and “suit jacket” are interchangeable. While the two are similar and understandably confused, there is a definite difference between a sports jacket and a suit jacket. The cut of the two are very similar; however, a sports jacket does not have the same limitations as a suit jacket. Because a sports jacket, or blazer, is independent of a matching pair of trousers, it is considered more casual than a traditional suit, and is often a good fit in today’s relaxed workplace dress code.

A traditional, solid-colored suit can take on different looks for different occasions with a little care and creativity.
Have a hot date coming up? Change up your look by wearing your suit without a tie, or with a festively colored dress shirt. Or, try pairing your coat with slacks in a complementary color. Although keep in mind, wearing pieces of your suit unevenly (coat without the slacks, or vice versa) can cause the color to appear more worn in the piece that you wear more often. This is caused by a greater exposure to the sun, as well as the need to dry-clean one piece more than the other. If you’re feeling especially daring and confident, you may want to try the latest trend…

If you have a sports jacket, the possibilities open even wider. A sports jacket has the ability to make a casual look sleek and pulled together, while transforming into a more formal outfit by adding a tie, slacks, and pocket square. Throw on a sports coat over a polo and chinos, and you’re now dressed casual enough to run errands around town, or stop by your favorite restaurant for dinner. Be careful not to choose a pant too close in color to that of your sports coat. If the colors are too similar, you may end up looking like you accidentally chose the wrong pants for your coat.

Because sports coats do not have to match a pair of trousers, they are available in a multitude of fabrics, including: staid navy wool, camel hair, madras, corduroy, and plaid. The finishing buttons also range in varieties from plastic, brass, nickel, or low-key horn. Because sports coats are typically worn without a tie, interesting fabrics, buttons, and patch pockets help to add interest and style.

The suit is a traditional garment that looks great on any man. It has the ability to add weight or subtract it, elongate the frame or compress it. The triangle formed by the lapels draws the eye toward the head, while leaving room for color to add personality. While the suit is often impractical for many men, the sports coat lends the benefits of its styling to the ease of wear for anyone.

Introduction

сайт на вордпресі чи буде працювати і чи є тут сенс. The men’s dress shirt is a button-up shirt with a collar and long sleeves. It is cut differently than the sport shirt, which is made to be worn open-necked and looks awkward with a tie. The dress shirt is designed to carry a jacket and tie, but can be worn without one or the other or with neither. Various shirts with different sorts of collars and cuffs are appropriate for different ranges of attire, and many can run the gamut of formality.We do not discuss the short-sleeve shirts here as that their lack of sleeves prevents them from being worn with a jacket, a prerequisite for a dress shirt.

Over the past half-century, the dress shirt has gone from being an undergarment to holding a prominent place in many outfits. This is one reason why it is today available in so many more colors and patterns than the plain white ubiquitous in days past. Additionally, when most working men’s jobs involved getting their hands dirty, clean white cuffs were a status symbol, a symbol that the man wearing them was above the dirty work. Today whether one’s style is chinos or suit-and-tie, shirts are an essential means of expanding one’s wardrobe, since they both offer more variety and cost less than suits, shoes, and most other items in men’s dress. Here to the left we a see a modern interpretation of the dress shirt. This lavender with white and purple stripes may not be for everyone, but on the right man and with the proper cut it will look great. Notice how the lines match up?

Dress Shirt Fit

Most men wear dress shirts that do not fit them properly. By wearing a shirt that fits you properly in the neck, sleeves, chest, and stomach you will not only stand out but you will improve your appearance dramatically.

The fact that most men wear shirts that are too large has to do with the basic problem with off-the-rack clothing; you only have so many choices. With every man having a different physical profile, it’s impossible for large scale shirt manufactures to build a garments that fit everyone; they try to get around this problem by building shirts for the mythical average men. Perhaps you’ve met them: Small, Medium, and Large. The result is that you end up finding a shirt with the right sleeve length, but the shoulders, neck, and chest are too large. When you find something that fits in the chest, you find that you need another inch in the sleeves. And so you make do: don’t. I highly recommend a man consider custom shirts if he wants a proper fit. Unless you are very lucky or find a brand that used your profile as one of its mythical men, your time is better spent focusing on what fabrics or styles to choose. There are many companies out there that can build a much better shirt for the same price you’ll pay for a name brand off the rack one.

Whatever it is worn with, a shirt should fit snugly without restricting movement. Just as the shirt protects the jacket’s lining from absorbing too much grease and sweat from the skin beneath, an undershirt can take the brunt of perspiration to keep a dress shirt looking fresh all day and extend its life. If the shirt is to be worn open-necked, a crew-neck t-shirt will peek out below the throat, an adolescent look most men do well to avoid. V-neck tees are much safer. Some men prefer to feel the dress shirt’s finer fabric against their skin, and forgo an undershirt altogether.