Steal This Look: Celtics

While I can appreciate a man in uniform its more impressive when a man can own the transition from dictated attire to personal style successfully. Since my search for a man with flair who hailed from the Red Sox, in honor of the new season, turned up empty handed, I went for the next best thing.

The Celtics players will be our inspiration this week. Basketball players just have more style than other athletes, soccer as the obvious exception. Regardless of why, here is how.

Pocket squares, full Windsor tie knots, khaki suits, pinstriped suits with paisley ties, these men have pulled it together with the just the right amount of cuff showing. The classic suit design allows for some more playful accents.

Allen's color scheme are perfect for the weather (they were visiting LA) and season. Pierce has a great mix of patterns going that manage to be flattering and not too loud. Rondo is the most classic of the bunch because of his clean lines and standard patterns. His well fitting suit and wide spread shirt collar, allowing for more of the tie knot to show, keep his look on trend. Garnett is almost the most understated of the group, if it weren't for the massive rocks hanging from his ears. Yet the clean lines of his solid suit make for an appealing ensemble. Below is some more evidence that these men can dress themselves.

Real men wear pink, enough said.

Just because you are traveling doesn't mean you should break out the workout clothes. KG has a comfortable sweater, pants with a relaxed fit, and a great leather weekend bag for all those travel essentials.

Who is your style icon. Is there an athlete who really knows how to dress himself? Let us know at info@9tailors!

Side note: Shaq has earned himself an honorable but mention given his short life as a Celtic and the fact he has worn nearly every jersey in the NBA, he didn't make the cut.

How To: Rock what you've got

Here are a few quick tips on how to put your best body forward depending on your body type. Identify the tricks for you by answering the following questions.

Could you share clothes with Kevin James?

1. When wearing a suit try a pocket square to draw the attention from your midsection to your chest.

2. Keep your jacket buttoned unless you are sitting down so the hanging sides do not add width to your frame.

3. Avoid plaids and checks as the horizontal lines in the pattern exaggerate your build.

4. Flat front pants are your friend, pleats add unnecessary bulk.

Eye level with Tom Cruise?

1. Keep the break in your pant to a minimum to avoid looking too short for your own pants. In other words, make sure the excess fabric at the hem of your pants doesn't gather but nicely hits the top of your shoe. No bunching there.

2. Vertical lines! This means pinstripes,vertically striped ties, and shirts. They will create the illusion of height.

3. Choose a one or two buttoned suit with a lower placement of the first button creates those desired vertical lines by exposing more of your shirt.

4. While larger individuals should avoid two vents, your frame is improved with their addition.

Closer to Rondo's height?

1. While height has its perks, it is important to keep your proportions balanced. Keep a larger break in your pants to avoid looking lanky.

2. Just as Rondo did, a vest worn under a suit jacket breaks up the lines and prevents a Gumby look.

3. Opt for heavier fabrics such as tweed and wool. These will give your body more structure.

4. Avoid vertical lines or super skinny ties which exaggerate an already long body.

Let us know if you have any tricks that work for you!