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Shopping For a Big and Tall Man: A Tall Order?

For menswear.

Most women can say with relative certainty that their men would rather watch football or do anything else rather than shop for clothing. Sometimes the job of finding new clothes is now the woman’s. With online coupons, in-store specials and so many different brands to select from, it’s easy to get confused or flustered when shopping for men. When shopping for men of larger stature this task may seem even more daunting as not all styles and sizes are readily available.

Shopping for taller or bigger men may seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.

Sizing them up

When shopping for big and tall men’s clothing, make sure you’re looking for the right size; the right size does not necessarily mean oversize. Take his measurements accurately in order to find garments that properly fit his stature, yet leave some breathing room; you don’t want the clothes fitting to tightly in certain areas. Add an inch to pant lengths or maybe 1 size higher than their measured chests. You don’t need their buttons popping off during important events.

The challenging aspect of shopping for gentlemen of larger statures is finding the same styles their shorter or smaller counterparts can easily find at any men’s store. Don’t get discouraged, many stores offer clothing made specifically for the big and tall man without compromising style.

Go for the autumn look

A change in weather consequently makes individuals change what they put on. Unlike during summer where one may wear light clothes, in autumn you can expect warm clothing and more layers. Autumn looks can be achieved for men of any size. When temperatures dip, personal style should not.

Many autumn colors work well in various months outside of September. Bigger men, depending on skin tone, may favor orange or autumn brown even in the summer or winter months. Overall, when shopping for big and tall men’s clothing, don’t be fooled by seasonal trends because some colors are evergreen, such as pastels.

Avoid brick and mortar?

One of the prime reasons why people turn to online shopping is because it’s easy and hassle free. Simply select the styles you like without leaving the comfort of your own home. Buying big and tall menswear from a regular brick and mortar shop can be time consuming especially if you’re standing at the store during ‘happening’ times of year, like the beginning of school. Just getting in can be a feat that you probably may never accomplish without having to stand for an hour. Of course, while shopping online is now ‘default’ for many, be wary of knockoffs.

Ralph Lauren designs and manufactures some of the trendiest men’s clothing today. Unfortunately, a lot of the stuff labelled as being manufactured by Ralph Lauren are actually knockoffs. The Polo big pony is one shirt that is consistently being sold for around $20 and labelled as being discounted off the original. If you’re looking for authentic brand names don’t trust any website. Always shop trusted sites where the brand names are what they claim to be –it’s not too hard to assimilate knockoffs from $100 shirts these days.

It may appear bigger men would be a taller shopping task, yet knowing their personality and skin tone, to name a few, would go much further. Moreover, shopping online may seem quicker, yet always look for authentic menswear – even if that means calling the corporate office to verify their brands.

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5 Tips for Packing for a Fall Weekend Getaway

For menswear.

The leaves are turning, the weather is cooler and you’re taking off for a weekend getaway. But your closet is still full of summer shorts and t-shirts. Not sure what to pack for that three day, two night trip? Let us make it easy for you with a quick five point guide to dressing smart while fitting everything into a carryon or weekend bag.

1. Chinos are the perfect fall casual pant. Choose classic tan chinos or navy for an easy, laidback look that can be dressed up for an evening out.

2. Sport coats are an absolute lifesaver. Seriously, don’t even think about leaving home without one. A sport coat or blazer is the perfect way to style up a casual look, provide a place to hold your keys, wallet and mobile phone and add a touch of sartorial savvy to a relaxed weekend. We suggest the Navy Windowpane Blazer. Comfortable and versatile, it works well with chinos, jeans and slacks.

3. A dress shirt, two Polo or Henley tees and a pullover will get you through every event, gathering or activity you have planned. Wear the dress shirt with slacks and a blazer for Friday night dinner. Choose a lighter colored Polo with slacks for that early Saturday morning round of golf. The Henley works well with jeans and a cardigan or sweater vest for Sunday lunch.

4. Sneakers and a semi casual pair of shoes or boots. Choose quality leather for the shoes and make sure they are comfortable, polished and (mostly) odor free. Wrap shoes in a shower cap or plastic bag when packing.

5. Don’t forget the Dopp Kit! Also called a shaving kit, the Dopp Kit is really a bag within a bag that carries all the personal grooming essentials – shampoo, shaving cream, razor, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, nail clippers, condoms, aftershave, hair gel, chapstick, comb – you will need. Whether you’re going fishing, to the mountains or visiting family, stay clean shaven and well groomed easily with all the right pieces in one place.

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Men’s Fashion Advice: Short-sleeve shirts are a must have for summer

For menswear.

With the temperatures rising all across the US, it is time to check out what will keep you cool. One essential that you should have a few versions of in your closet is the short- sleeve shirt. Tank tops are ok for hanging at the beach or at a friend’s barbeque, but a collared short-sleeve shirt will take you more places and you will be appropriately dressed.

One spot that has a quality selection of mens t-shirts and other shirts is Clothing at Tesco. At F&F Clothing at Tesco, there is a drive to become a brand that is well known for their quality and fashion throughout the world. With a presence in 23 countries world-wide and growing, they are definitely well on their way!

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Lesson 118: Colors on your polos

For menswear.

Polos are pretty tricky, I’d say. You wear them with the wrong sized shorts, you look like a silly tennis player. Wear them with the wrong type of pants, you could end up looking like a yuppie. We’ve talked about polos at length before, but let’s broaden the topic to colors and talk options.

Lacoste Rainbow Stripe Single Polo Shirt
INFEASIBLE: Rainbow stripes on polos
It should be obvious that a rainbow, even when subdued like the one on this Ralph Lauren, is a big no-go for this type of shirt (or any really). Polos are a fairly casual and unremarkable garb and so aren’t the best canvasses for experimentation in funky colors combinations. I simply don’t know what will match the commotion besides maybe a clown nose.

Henri Lloyd Byron Polo
Feasible: Solid blue polos
Now, I’ve always been a fan of Henri Lloyd jackets, but I can’t say I’ve ever checked out their polos. Well, clearly from this example, they got the right idea in mind. The chosen blue is deep and unassuming and the white trims/ collar action are subtle and tasteful. Even the logo manages to be integrated into the piece. You can match this with all kinds of pants - linen, denim, etc. Bravo!
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Musings on Men’s Fashion: Lacoste bites back

For menswear.

The Lacoste Crocodile may have been back at bay over the past few decades but he’s back on nearly every polo shirt. The iconic crocodile brand is back in fashion and has a huge range of shirts, tees and polo shirts to keep him entertained. I took this logo off my new Lacoste Polo Shirt – the plain green one struck me as pretty retro.

Lacoste started making polo shirts in 1933, their range of clothing was designed solely for the tennis court but has since became a leading high street fashion icon. The Lascoste Polo Shirt is probably their best selling item - have a look at the Lacoste Polo Shirts website and pick your color.

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66. A very simple lesson in polo shirts

For menswear.

INFEASIBLE: Buttoning up piqued shirts

Grey J. Lindeberg Polo
(From Asos)

Polo’s are meant to be left open. Otherwise, you end up looking like a tightwad that calls up mommy and asks what to wear to classes at Lawrenceville that day.



Feasible: Pique polos with single buttoning

J. Lindeberg Sportswear Fitted Pique Polo
(Brought to you by Tobi)

With just that slight adjustment, now we can appreciate a JL shirt. With the collar propped properly, the center seam looks much better and, for whatever reason, their respectably tiny logo looks less like a stain as a result. Also, chicks totally dig red these days so BUY IT.

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