20% off White Shirts! Now Through February!

Do you buy standard white dress shirts off the rack and wish they would fit you better? More often than not, you'll hit up a department store and search for a shirt according to your collar size. Then once you try it on, you find a ridiculous amount of extra fabric billowing around in the back! Gasp.

Are the shirt sleeves are too long for you? Too short? Or maybe the length works, but the sleeves in general are either too tight or way too loose! Hardly comfortable and mostly silly looking. Grunt.

Maybe you're a guy who finds store-bought dress shirts fit pretty well but aren't long enough to tuck into your pants. Either that or or they're too long and look like night gowns. Sigh.

In our humble opinion, every gentleman could use a crisp white dress shirt that FITS. And if the trend reports we research tell us anything, it's that white is in this season! But seriously, dude, it's always in. That's why we are offering our 100% cotton white or white on white textured fabrics at a discount now through February! Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com to make your appointment and get measured, choose your white fabric, and pick out design options like collar and cuff style.

* Discount Rules and Restrictions:

• Discount applies to full-priced 9tailors custom dress shirts in the 100% cotton range. 
• Discount does not apply to colors or patterns other than pure solid white or white on white textured fabrics.
• Discount applies to merchandise purchased or ordered from now until February 28th, 2013
• Discount cannot be applied to men's and women's accessories, sample sale items or shipping;
• Discount cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
• Extras (monogram, contrast fabrics, special buttons) will be charged at full price. A la carte design options are not inclusive in discounted shirt.

Ten Ways To....

Wear your white shirt--part II!

As promised, here are 5 more easy ways to wear a white dress shirt.

1. With a light grey suit. Light grey is a perfect summer suit shade, and is extremely versatile. Wear with a white shirt for a fresh summer look!

2. With a linen suit. Linen is a casual, lightweight fabric that is breathable for those hot summer days.

3. With khaki shorts. Dress down a breathable white shirt with khaki shorts; a great combination for a day at the Cape.

4. With a bow tie. Create a funky, fun look by wearing a bow tie with a white shirt; it can be a casual look-not just for a tuxedo!

5. With a sweater (for fall!). Finally, a white shirt can look great under a sweater. This of course is best left for fall and winter, but keep it in mind when you pull out your sweaters in a few months! It can add a lot to an outfit, and can be dressed up or down.

See the design board below for these specific looks:

9tailors can help you create your perfect white shirt. Start designing here or make an appointment today.

Ten Ways To....

Over the next few weeks, we will be discussing 10 simple ways to amplify your wardrobe.

Today's topic is the white shirt: how to spice it up and do something different from the ordinary!

A white collared shirt is crisp, classic, and versatile. But how can you wear a white shirt for more than just a typical day at the office?
See below for the first 5 tips: (5 more to come this week!)

1. With a skinny tie. Whether patterned or solid, a skinny tie can make a white shirt look more modern and fun; great for a casual after-work look.

image via JCrew.

2. With a vest. (Shia LaBoeuf makes it look stylish and easy!)

image via GQ.

3. With a contrasting collar and cuffs. At 9tailors, you can choose any one of our many fabric choices as a contrast: from stripes and paisleys to sharks and sailboats! See a few of our styles below:

4. With unique buttons. See post below for even more button ideas!

image via etsy.

5. With fun cufflinks. Although they're small, a cufflink with a unique pattern or style can easily change your bland white shirt into something fun.

Stay tuned for five more fun style tips for a white shirt!

Inspiration

I came across this photo the other day on a blog I read regularly for a healthy dose of beautiful pictures and fashion inspiration. It is Garance Dore's blog. I love the simplicity of this image and how Garance expertly captures the moment through her lens. It reminded me of 9tailors clients and fans who all wear their dress shirts differently and are able to express personality through their custom designs. It also shows just how simple and beautiful a white button down shirt can be.

Where do you go for your inspiration? How do you love to wear your white button downs?

For a direct link to this image, click here.