You’ve heard your colleagues and friends talk about bespoke shirts. But before you commit, you want to know, what makes a custom shirt special? Not just special, but so special that they’re willing to wait five to six weeks for their new garments to arrive? The Trouble with Off-the-Rack Clothes you buy in a store […]
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For this teen of the nineties, the change in the season gives me an excuse to cozy up in flannel this fall. I’m not talking about my beloved grunge-era oversized plaid flannel shirts. Reimagine comfort in flannel wool trousers. Dress up—and soften—your regular work wardrobe with a flannel blazer. The soothing texture of flannel evokes
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It’s that time of year when everyone is buzzing with preparing for back-to-school and end-of-summer vacation plans. Back-to-school for professionals now means back-to-routine and a return to steady attendance in the office or courtroom, not just a Target run for school supplies. So what does that mean for your wardrobe? With courts reopening, you’re probably
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Since my dad has been gone, Father’s Day for me has become a day for reminiscing about his impact on my life. I’ve been thinking about my roots this Father’s Day. In the spirit of remembering my dad, here’s part of his story. It is funny how life follows cycles. It’s been a little more
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When it comes to dressing professionally during the hottest part of the year, look no further than a fabric that has been around for centuries. Seersucker, a Southern summer tradition, is a great choice for comfort and style. Seersucker, a Southern Summer Tradition Seersucker was named for the Persian words for milk and sugar (shir/shakar)
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New spring samples just came in*, and for the first time ever, we’re excited to introduce a new wool-linen-silk suit fabric blend! Not too light or heavy, with a variety of beautiful patterns not found with standard wool, these fabrics are wearable through all four seasons. Just look at these unique designs. We couldn’t be
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With the big holiday right around the corner, you might be wondering how to feel festive without feeling like you’re wearing a costume. I recommend that you celebrate Valentine’s with a pink shirt. Yeah … No, I Don’t Wear Pink So you might be resistant to pastel pink in your wardrobe. When I worked as
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You’re looking at your closet thinking “Nothing fits and I’m going back to work,” possibly to the formality of the courtroom, in just a few days. What do you do? Besides panic? You’re Not Alone While coronavirus threw all of us for a loop, causing our habits—and our body shapes—to change, it’s not the only
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Now that the holiday season is winding down for most of us, it’s time to figure out what comes next in 2021. We’re looking forward to taking vacations, seeing our friends, and getting back to routines that bring joy. After missing out on so many social events in 2020, we anticipate celebrating with our loved
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It’s that time of year again, when the holiday season begins. At our house, it starts especially early. While I love the fun of Halloween, October marks the kickoff of a long holiday season. With six birthdays and anniversaries as well as three(!) separate New Year celebrations*, our family’s festivities start in October and go
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