Layering Up for Fall

Temperatures are dropping and leaves are turning...fall is here! Here are a few tips on how to layer up without looking like the Michelin man.

Tip #1: Scarves! Yes, scarves can be manly. In fact, they can add just the right touch to an outfit, while giving you a ton of extra warmth. Your neck, head and hands are the likely to be the only uncovered body parts, so wearing the appropriate gear will keep you significantly warmer without needing a full jacket.

9tailors 2 piece suit (see our Grey Matter sale - only this month!)

9tailors blazer

Tip #2: Vests! You've never had a better excuse to wear a three piece suit. It's really your best bet in chilly weather. Not only does it give you an extra layer of warmth on your core, when you get inside to the heated office, you can take your suit jacket off and still look dressed to the nines.

9tailors custom vest and shirt

9tailors custom 3 piece suit

Tip #3: Tweed! Tweed is a fabric made from woolen yarn. It has a rough, open texture but can also be soft to the touch. It is ideal for cold weather because it has great insulating properties. Plus, it has some serious versatility.

9tailors custom tweed suit

Tip #4: Don't be afraid to mix and match! Chances are, your mixed patterns will actually be more stylish than having everything match perfectly. While mixing patterns and textures can go terribly wrong, it can also go wonderfully right. Here's a do and don't example:

DON'T:

Mix and match that makes you dizzy. Way too much going on here.

DO:

Mix and match patterns, textures and colors done just right!

Tip #5: Sweaters/cardigans! A simple, solid sweater can go a long way. Pick up some standard fall colored knits...greys, burgundy, browns, navy...you get the point. Not only do they keep you toasty, but they switch up your regular outfits, making it appear that you have an enormous wardrobe.

9tailors custom shirt, Jegman tie

So there you have it, some simple tips to staying warm and looking great. Contact us at info@9tailors.com to order your vests, tweeds, patterned shirts and custom jackets! We'll have you looking dapper in no time.

Fall 2012 Trends featuring Jermaine Cunningham

Featured model and loyal 9tailors client: Jermaine Cunningham of the New England Patriots

With the start of football comes the beginning of fall. Yay for Autumn! We're here to tell you about the trends you should look out for this season. Just look at the dapper Mr. Cunningham... yes sir.

FALL 2012 TRENDS

Double-breasted Suits.

Courtesy of fashionsnoopblog.com

Milan's runways lent themselves to slim double-breasted suits and animal-print sweaters. Yes, gentlemen, double-breasted is making a major comeback. Single-breasted remains a stiff contender, however.

The Three-Piece Suit.

If you haven't visited  9tailors before, you know not of our love for the three-piece. GQ calls this out as the Fall must-have. And why not? It looks great with all three pieces showing and when you take your jacket off to showcase that sharp vest. And to reiterate, gray is the best versatile color out there. Seen below on Jermaine—wicked shahhhhp.

If you already have enough suits in your closet but need that vest for a finishing touch, you can always opt to get one in a complementary color. Gray suit? Go for a navy vest. Brown suit? Try a tan vest. Or if you're feeling frisky, try a checked or pin-stripe pattern to give some oomph to your ensemble. 

Conversation-Starting Shoes

Shoes that make a statement, according to NYMag, are in this Fall. Check the foot-candy on Jermaine!
Now, this is a touchy subject, some of the shoes on the runways are obviously not conservative enough for business meetings and the like, but you can dress up your feet with a bit of pizazz just in detail or texture, rather than going all out on funky designs and colors that scream.

courtesy of style.com

Shearling Coats

Did you see The Dark Knight Rises? Did you notice how dope Bane's jacket was? We'll be seeing lots of faux-fur lined jackets and shearling coats this fall. Think grungy, lumberjack, living-in-the-woods-and-being-a-man's-man. Not to mention, a coat like this looks badass paired with a suit or jeans.

courtesy of Esquire.com

Courtesy of  burningdvds.com

Patterns! Knit ties! 

Autumn is the best time of year to play with textures and patterns. Remember our post on knit ties a few months back? You'll be seeing more of these around as well.

What does Esquire have to say? Echoing the sentiments above, they've highlighted nine top designer collections in this wonderful slideshow. See how your wardrobe stacks up.


See more of Jermaine Cunningham's photo shoot on our facebook page, photos courtesy of the talent-bursting photographer, Channing Johnson.

Need some fly autumnal looks? Tweeds, Herringbones, Plaids, Checks? Thinking about a double-breasted suit? Email a style consultant at info@9tailors.com and design your custom suit and shirt today!

Sneak Peak - Spring Photo Shoot

Yesterday we spent the day working with the wonderful photographers of Avanti Studios based out of the South End in Boston. They were so fantastic to work with and we also love their photos.

This spring we focused on refining our suit collection by adding some elegant and sophisticated details to our suits. Here's a sneak peak. Let us know what you think!

For the black-tie man, our modern tuxedo

For the corporate gentleman, our three piece navy pinstripe suit

We can't wait to see the rest of the photos! We're sure that you'll be pleased as well.

Looking for a custom made and designed suit? E-mail us at info@9tailors.com or request an appointment here.