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How to Afford A Quality Wardrobe
Good day gents, todays write up is all about enhancing your wardrobe assets whilst keeping an eye on your wallet.
Do Your Research Most companies claim ‘high quality products’ so if you plan to spend £200+ for a blazer, really make sure the brand is dependable, reputable and has other satisfied customers. Something I have done with good results the past is to actually send an email to the brand, requesting details on production and sourcing, depending on the reply you can then make your own assumptions, and if you can’t Emil them, some brands could have pages where they detail all this information.
Budgeting From personal experience, I recommend creating a very simple chart just for your monthly budget, based on your income, necessities and recreation activities. Use it to keep track of all your costs and your monthly revenue. Try saving £25-£100 a week just for your wardrobe. You can do this by cutting unnecessary costs. An example is making your own lunch for work instead of buying lunch everyday or wash and iron your own shirts instead of sending them to the cleaners. The point is that if you really analyze your spending, you will find some ares you can trim a minimum of £25 a week.
Always Look for Sales and Discounts There are many days of the year where major quality brands have huge discounts. There’s also black Friday, post Christmas sales, outlet malls, etc. You’ll save sometimes hundreds off retail! Another good idea might be signing up for brands’ email list. Most send discounts through there you may never know of!
I know this was only a short blog, but theres some seriously valuable ideas you can take from this, saving you some cash to splash on your next pair of trainers, the bomber you’ve been looking at, or maybe that elegant pocket square…
Stay Cool.
Jack
Five Ways to Improve your Style
Good day gents, today I’ll be discussing five easy ways to boost your style game, all without breaking the bank.
Keep Your Shirt Aligned
The first step to improving your style is super easy to miss but can destroy an outfit if overlooked. Keeping your shirt aligned with your trousers is something most men don’t think about, but people realise this and if your shirt is off centre, it might cause you to look sloppy and not well kept. So take that extra second in the morning (and throughout the day) to centre your shirt. You can look super sharp but missing this can bring your finished product down a notch.
Straighten Your Shirt Collar
When buying an Oxford shirt, try to look bit closer and see if your shirt has collar stays or stay slots. You can always get a tailor to insert these depending on the quality of the shirt. If you have a well fitting shirt, flip the collar and you should see two slots on the button end. Inside these slots on each side is where your collar stays go. Insert these and your collar should sit comfortably on your collar bone and not sag to one side or down. Most shirts come with either a plastic or cardboard collar stay, however, for a longer lasting stay, I recommend a magnetic one.
Fix That Tie
The third tip is all about securing that professional look. Make sure that when you put your tie on that your knot is clean and to the top, and ensure that your tie is touching your waistband of your trousers. Making sure your tie is straight and the correct length makes you look proportionate and can even achieve the effect of coming across taller.
Clean Your Shoes
The fourth point requires a little more care and work on your part, but the results can really give your finished look an ultra tight edge. Clean your shoes and keeping them free of dust and dirt marks ensures you’ll be presentable in any setting, with any look you decide to go for. I recommend investing in some polish and a shoe brush, for both leather lace-ups and casual trainers.
Match Those Leathers
Last but not least, tip number five is making sure you match your leathers. This is a simple idea that so many guys seem to skip over. Remember, if you’re wearing dark brown leather shoes, you wouldn’t want to be walking around with a light tan belt. It simply looks off. Try to match any leather that you wear at any one time as close as possible, whether this is in black or shades of brown. An extra note is that a silver watch goes perfectly with both!
Thanks for reading, gentlemen, please leave a comment below…
Jack
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