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October 18, 2012

Dressing the boy just became easier with these tips and contest from Tip Top! Contest!

Calvin Klein grey heathered 
check sport coat - $250
Calvin Klein dress shirt - $75
Calvin Klein striped tie - $65.00
I don't know about you but I find buying clothes for my husband a lot harder then picking them out for myself - I'm never quite sure if the trendy seasonal colours are unisex or not along with all the other basic confusion I have about the differences there are between men's and women's fashions!

Tip Top to the rescue and they have been kind enough to share with us the tricks and tips for dressing the boy this season!

1. The season’s colours to look for are deep burgundies, rich hues of purple, a muted shade of green and a bold mid-blue.

2. What black was, blue is. And grey for that matter. While he can still wear his black suit, it’s time to lead him towards charcoal grey or mid-blues, both of which are now looking very sophisticated. They’re both great anchor colours for more vibrant shirts and ties too. And if he’s willing to go the extra mile, try blue or grey in the season’s suit patterns that are making a serious comeback: window pane, glen check and herringbone.

3. Fit. It’s all about the fit. And the fit is changing; men’s suits and sports jackets are a little leaner even if he isn’t! You may have to lead him towards a suit that fits as close to the body as he’s comfortable with. But don’t confuse this with tight – he needs to look at ease in it. If he’s been wearing fuller cuts he’ll have to adjust to the feeling of a closer fitting jacket – and he will, almost immediately.

4. They’re back and they’re back big! Sports jackets, dormant these last few years, are looking terrific and they’re perfect for business. Fabrics are lush (think suede and velvet), colours range from rich to muted. He can be a bit bolder here than he might be with a suit as long as he pairs it with a neutral pant. And yes, of course he can wear it with a pair of dark jeans making the sports jacket a perfect transitional piece from day to evening.

5. It’s called the “break” and it’s the horizontal crease that forms at the bottom front of the pant legs when they are hemmed. The rule: narrower pants get less of a break. And since pretty much all suit pants are at least a little narrower now, keep an eye on how they are breaking when your sales associate hems them. And remember, pants should sit at his waist (not his hips) and he should be able to fit one finger into the waistband comfortably.

6. Here’s the fun part: mixing shirts and ties. This is where you can really get involved. One of the best trends of the season is mixing patterns – a patterned shirt gets a differently pattered tie. Don’t be afraid; just make sure that one pattern is more muted than the other. A bold striped or foulard printed tie that’s colour coordinated with a shirt with a small gingham check can be terrific. Your Tip Top sales associate knows how far you can go and still look right for business.

7. Tie width? There’s a rule to follow. Narrow lapels require a narrower tie and a wider lapel can handle a regular width tie. Simple. And the tie knot? Keep it no larger than the size of the shirt collar.
They’re called “suit separates,” and it may be the way to go. It’s simply buying the jacket separate from the pants which means he isn’t stuck with a jacket that fits perfectly and pants that need to be altered beyond recognition. If you’re partner isn’t an easy, “off the rack” fit, it’s definitely the way to go.

8. “Three piece suit” is not a scary word. It’s a very stylish one, in fact, as three piece suits take their rightful place in the style lexicon. Tip Top Tailors, ever practical, sells them separately. No heavy tweeds, no bold patterns; we suggest you choose a vest in the same pattern as the suit. For a slim and modern look, make sure the vest is cut close to the body and hemmed at the belt. And keep that vest buttoned up – except for the bottom button!

9. New Rule: “Coat First.” That’s what people see first, his coat. A 40” coat that falls an inch or two above the knees in this fall’s subtly narrower cut will make him look taller and leaner. And, the versatile new pea jackets will update his look.

 
Not only did they just give you all that great advice, Tip Top also wants to help you dress your boy as well as give you something nice and soft to cuddle up to with a new cotton/cashmere blend sweater - in your choice of size and colour: grey, navy, black, blue, purple or burgundy. Need something cozy for your prickly man? Then read on...

This contest is open to all our Canadian followers and it's very easy to enter, just leave a comment letting us know that you follow through Google Friend Connect or Facebook Networked Blogs (if you aren't a follower you can do that now - sign up buttons are in the right sidebar).

1 entry for following and answering the question - What is the most difficult/confusing thing for you buying clothes for your guy?

And for an extra entry: 
Follow @BeautyCrazedCan on Twitter and tweet
Like Tip Top on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TipTopTailors

If you prefer not to leave your info on a public post, please leave a post saying you want to enter with your answer to the question and then e-mail your info to info@beautycrazed.ca, please put "Tip Top Contest" in the subject line. Remember to leave the post or your name won't actually end up in the draw! Winners to be decided by random drawing and you have until November 2nd to enter. Good Luck!
 

- Lisamarie -

33 comments:

  1. I follow via GFC as Glogirl.
    The most difficult thing about buying clothes for men is knowing the proper size and how the clothing will fit.

    ajmizen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  2. I follow you on Twitter @glogirl3 and tweeted~ http://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/259006952061931520

    ajmizen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  3. GFC: Carla

    The most difficult thing for me is that everything looks the same!

    Like Tip Top on FB: Poignant Tuna

    plur268 at yahoo dot com

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  4. The most difficult thing for me dressing my man is wondering if he'd like what I choose for him. I think he'll look good in something, but I'm afraid he might end up not wearing it because he doesn't like the colour or pattern.

    Like TipTop
    Follow and tweeted

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  5. I would like to enter this contest.

    The most difficult/confusing thing for buying clothes for my guy is that he can be so picky about what he wears that its hard to shop for him :s

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  6. I follow with gfc (Ksceviour)

    The most difficult is buying clothes that I know he will like. Hes picky :)

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  7. I follow you on twitter & tweeted
    https://twitter.com/ksceviour/status/259459868761681920

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  8. follow via gfc and the most confusing is the different taste in styles we have

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  9. follow and tweeted
    https://twitter.com/BeeWBedard/status/259816356055224320

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  10. I follow on gfc as belinda m

    The most difficult thing is to find clothing that fits him properly

    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. I follow on twitter as Prairiebelle and tweeted


    https://twitter.com/Prairiebelle/status/259833122143739904

    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  12. I like Tip Top Tailors on facebook - Belinda M


    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. I follow through GFC; the most difficult is the fit - he likes his clothes loose-fitting.
    dls(dot)1957(at)hotmail(dot)ca

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  14. I like Tip Top Tailors on FB
    dls(dot)1957(at)hotmail(dot)ca

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  15. I follow with GFC and the most confusing thing for me is sizing!
    rebthecatsitter at gmail.com

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  16. I follow on twitter and tweeted https://twitter.com/RebTheCatSitter/status/260242066355912705
    @rebthecatsitter
    rebthecatsitter at gmail.com

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  17. I like Tip Top Tailors on Facebook! (Rebecca Roberts)
    rebthecatsitter at gmail.com

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  18. I tweeted

    https://twitter.com/TheFunkyCrew/status/260461275488849920

    and I follow you here :)

    I think the hardest thing is to get him to buy new shoes!

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  19. Harmonizing with colors has to be my worst nightmare, we never see eye-to-eye on that issue which shouldn't be an issue :(
    GFC follower

    sugarandsalt (at) hotmail (dot) ca

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  20. https://twitter.com/Adriana1954/status/261208683571200000
    Tweet

    sugarandsalt (at) hotmail (dot) ca

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  21. www.facebook.com/TipTopTailors LIKE


    sugarandsalt (at) hotmail (dot) ca

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  22. GFC
    Difficult to know if the fit would be right because he has broad shoulders and chest muscles... He complains clothings are too tight across his chest all the time.

    Tweet https://twitter.com/FayFey/status/261791087117627394
    Liked on FB

    digital_syren at hot mail dot com

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  23. I follow through Google Friend Connect and the most challenging thing is figuring out the right size as a medium in one brand doesn't always equal a medium in the next!

    charmtime at gmail dot com

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  24. I follow you with gfc (flower_child_23)
    The most confusing thing for me is the sizing,especially with the collar sizing in dress shirts

    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  25. I follow you on twitter (@flower_child_23) and tweeted
    https://twitter.com/flower_child_23/status/262941696399114240
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. Liked Tip Top on Facebook
    angela m
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  27. GFC follower
    I like my guy to wear fitted clothes while he likes casual relaxed - grrrr...
    sadiebully (at) hotmail (dot) come

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  28. Following on Twitter
    Tweet - https://twitter.com/Cassi1986/status/263042004265619459
    sadiebully (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  29. LIKE www.facebook.com/TipTopTailors on FB
    as Nadia Alexnaud
    sadiebully (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  30. The most difficult thing for me is the size/fit because my guy is tall with long limbs and has a very slim build. Large is great for length but too big and baggy, small/med fit well but are usually too short!

    Follow via GFC (Cheryl)
    cfjc_17[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  31. GFC follower
    My boyfriend has the worst bad habit I've ever seen in a man... he wears 1 size smaller than what he should wear.
    jessigucci (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  32. Following on Twitter
    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/JessiGucci/status/264140418873176064
    jessigucci (at) hotmail (dot) com

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