Cool as...Seersucker

Spring and Summer temperatures are slowly rising, we are already in May! It's that wonderful time of year where the weather is pleasant and you have more events outside than you can count. It's also the time of year when some lighter clothing is necessary. We have cotton and linen fabrics ready to rock for summer suit design extraordinaire. And now...

Seersucker: you wanted it, we got it. A lightweight treasure, seersucker is a coveted fabric this time of year, and we have had quite a battle sourcing it in our fabric market! Perseverance and dedication has paid off and 9tailors is happy to announce that we will now be offering seersucker. We must warn you, however, we only have a limited amount and will surely run out quickly. See the photos below of some of the swatches we have in stock. 

Pining for seersucker? Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com to book your design appointment and claim that light, fanciful fabric to make your own custom suit.

Spring Trends 2013 for the Everyday Man Part 2

 It's SPRING, don't let the weather fool you! So we are talking Spring trends for men and willing the temperatures to rise and the snow to melt. Many regard runway couture as too outlandish or crazy for the everyday man, whilst seemingly perfect for tall, lanky models strutting down the runway. Obviously, the eccentric and imaginative ensembles that designers dream up are less than practical. However, we can all learn something from the geniuses behind couture. You have to appreciate the value, imagination, and artistic vision behind runway looks. These designers set the trends for what's new, they breathe fresh air into each season, and more importantly, they get us excited about innovation! Fashion is art after all.

Here at 9tailors, our clientele ranges from the Financial District's businessman to the fashion-forward creative executive, from the nervous groom with a specific vision to the woman who wants the perfect menswear-inspired getup for her nuptials. We often look to the hottest trends for inspiration and see how we can combine our expertise, classic aspects of suiting, and your style sense into one cohesive look. In addendum to our post about Spring trends back in January, we wanted to give you more of whatcha been asking for!  Click here to see GQ's Spring Trend Report. We've highlighted those pertinent to our cause below.

SUIT COLORS
Orange? Blue? Brown? Time to emerge from your navy/black/charcoal safety net and expand your horizons to some other hues in the rainbow. Don't be afraid! If you're not feeling a full suit in a brighter, bolder, color, why not try a sports coat? We're having a sale at 20% off blazers all through March!


DOUBLE BREASTED SUITS/JACKETS
Read our thoughts on the double breasted look here. We love it,  really, we do!

Courtesy of danchiz.com

LINEN AND COTTON SUITS
Linen and cotton are wonderful fabrics for Spring.  Again, we recommend you obtain at least a light weight blazer if you're not digging a full suit. Breathable, comfortable for warmer temps. Put off by the wrinkles? Honestly, it's not that bad and somewhat "in" right now. Oh yeah, did I mention our SALE through March?

9tailors Client, Patrick, pictured in linen jacket and cotton pants

PLAIDS AND CHECKS
Most of you only come to us for dress shirts, but we do casual shirts, too! We have prints available in cotton-poly blends and 100% cotton. For Spring, we recommend cotton to help with those who run hot. 


CHALKY HUES

Courtesy of GQ

According to GQ:

"Some people want to label these colors pastels, but they're not. The faded, chalky hues are part of a dusty color trend we've seen all over the market, from denim houses to esteemed Italian brands, that make the boldest hues look washed and well-loved. What's more, the bleached colors look their best when layered together, so mix and match at will."

ACCESSORIES TO CONSIDER:

LOAFERS
You slip 'em on, you slide 'em off. Easy, Peasy, Fo Sheezy. Goes well with shorts, slacks, jeans, or a full suit. We especially dig the tassles for some added panache.

Courtesy of GQ

SMALL PRINT TIES
Don't forget, we have some accessories to purchase here at the studio. Our friend, JegMan, is ahead of the times here, designing small print ties last season!

Keen on the trends? Don't have a clue what you want? Whatever the case, we are here to  help you design garments you can feel comfortable in and look awesome wearing. Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com.

Meet Patrick: "Dress to Fit the Setting"

Whenever Patrick visits the 9tailors studio, the good-natured gent is always clothed well. As he discusses below, he's not one for under-dressing nor over-dressing, but he has a intuitive knack for looking the part and getting it right.

A linen sports coat and cotton pants are must-haves for Spring and Summer: they're lightweight, fashionable, and follow trend without overdoing it. Patrick's light blue blazer has a half self-lining, an option we at 9tailors especially recommend for summer style. Don't be scared of linen and cotton because they wrinkle easily! And what you see here are separates: we offer full linen and cotton suits in a variety of colors.

Name: Patrick Mulready
Age: 28
Hometown: Wethersfield, CT
Current Residence: Boston, MA
Occupation: Commercial Property Insurance Underwriter

How long have you been a 9tailors client?

2 years

Why choose custom?

I don't exactly have the "off the rack" body type. I like to have everything just the right length. I would end up getting everything I bought tailored anyway, so getting things custom-made makes sense for me.

What/who inspires your style? Why?

I wouldn't say something or someone specific inspires my style but I like to dress to fit the setting. I generally get ideas in magazines or online. There are definitely certain stores sites that I look at frequently.

What is your favorite piece from 9tailors?

I like them all but I probably wear my blue gingham shirt with the pink color inlay the most.

What would be your style advice to other men in your professional field?
I'm not a big fan of business casual but I understand that it is pretty much the norm now. I would say leave the polo shirts for the golf course and barbeques and wear button-down shirts to the workplace. Always have a blazer or suit coat with you, as well.


Right on.


Take a gander at some other shots of Patrick's photo shoot, courtesy of our wonderful photographer, Channing Johnson. Or, you can view more photos of Patrick's shoot on our Facebook page here.

Shoot Details:

Location: Boston Common
Shirt:  9tailors  
Linen Blazer: 9tailors
Cotton Pants:  9tailors 
Bow Tie: OoOTie
Accessories: SnapLnx.com
Shoes: Generic Man
Credit Card Case: Sterling Kane 


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Loving linen? Craving cotton? Email info@9tailors.com to book your appointment to design some Spring/Summer outfits with us!