Dive Into Summer

It's finally getting warmer and that means that summer is around the corner. Is your wardrobe ready? Here are 5 style tips on how to incorporate one of the most common menswear colors (you guessed it, blue!) in a warm weather style:

Tip #1: Liven up your navy blazer by wearing it with colored denim

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Tip #2: Pair a brilliant blue with a pair of khakis

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Tip #3: Subtle seersucker in a fine wale isn't just for Easter or Derby days

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More on the conservative side? Tip #4: A bright navy suit will give you that warm weather look without making you look too casual

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Tip #5: If a full suit of blue is too much for you, try some fun accessories with a pop of color

Available at 9tailors. Special sale - 9tailors small and large pocket squares - $12/$15, 9tailors bow ties - $15
9tailors knot cuff links - $5, shoelaces - $5

 So there you have it, a few ways to wear your summer blues (the good kind). Make an appointment with us for your custom, fit-you-just-right summer brights!

Chambray, lightweight wool and linen suit separates - available at 9tailors

Clean Shoes, Clean Details: Socks

Now that your shoes are shined and ready for Spring, don't forget the details. Socks and colored shoelaces have become surprisingly important in menswear fashion in the past few years. People are paying more attention to the pattern and colors of your socks and how they match up with your tie or pocket square. The sock is one of the few places that you can have some fun with while at work. 

Ryan Gosling at "Drive" premiere showing off red socks with black loafers.
source: mensfashionmagazine

Keeping it (kind of) Conservative,

If you don't know where to start but want to start exploring, start with playing with classics. Argyle and stripes are safe bets but are brought to life with bright color combinations or go for playful patterns, like polka dots, but stick with classic colors, like black and white. Our client demonstrates the latter option below. 

Actual Client, Dan, showing off playful black and white polka dotted socks with red shoelaces to match the heel of the sock over black shoes. It all ties together so seamlessly, you can't help but love it! 

If you really want to jump into the trend but not get overwhelmed by too many options off a wall, Happy Socks makes gift sets for men with a perfect balance! The argyles keep it classic but the colors make it more playful. Blue is always a safe color and also is the most favored color among men, so you can't go wrong. The gray is a safe color that matches just about anything but keeps it alive with the pink edge and blue toes. The polka dots stay playful but not too outrageously so with it's navy background. This gift set has the conservative sets for work and bolder sets for weekends. 

Happy Socks gift set for Men, $45.00

Want to be a little more playful than argyle's and polka dots but still be able to wear socks to work? Again, play with the pattern but stick with conservative colors. It keeps the looks well balanced and not too overwhelming in the office as you walk by.

Happy Socks, Paisley $12.00

If you couldn't tell, I'm a fan of black and white socks in fun patterns. The pops of color on the heel, toe and band are always hidden surprises that allow you to wear these socks in conservative settings. You get to have fun without looking inappropriately dressed.
Ted Baker Hounds Tooth Socks, $24.75

Getting Playful and Bold,

The geometric pattern and bolder color makes this sock better suited for play and a casual or bolder suit. This would look fantastic with the bluer suits our clients have been ordering! Very seasonally appropriate.
Ted Baker Banofie Sock, $14.03

Super playful and absolutely for weekend wear. Whenever a sock is covered in an all-out print such as parrots, you can't resist buying them but you have to make certain you're showing them off with the right outfit.
Ted Baker Madera Sock, $14.03

Floral, floral everywhere! It can't be Spring without roses blooming and gardens getting replanted and freshened for the long sunny Summer days to come.
Happy Socks Rose Sock, $12.00

Boston Magazine employed local illustrator, Nick Sullivan to show wearers how to show off their socks on weekends by rolling up their pants.

illustration by Nick Sullivan for Boston Magazine

illustration by Nick Sullivan for Boston Magazine

illustration by Nick Sullivan for Boston Magazine

illustration by Nick Sullivan for Boston Magazine

Love having a pair of pants that fits you perfectly? Want to know if we can make you custom chinos for Spring or shorts for the Summer? We can! Contact a style consultant at info@9tailors.com

Can't make it to the studio in person?

We often work with wedding couples who may have attendants in their groom or bridal parties that are out-of-state. We happily accommodate as often as we can to ensure that all 9tailors garments fit well and look great. In addition to offering virtual fittings, we decided it was about time to create a measurement tutorial to instruct and help all those people who haven't the faintest about taking body dimensions. Hope you like it!



9tailors Measurement Guide from stopgolove on Vimeo.

Not local to Boston or NYC? Never fear, we are virtual! Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com to discuss your design options today!

Meet Kenneth: Resident Scientist

Meet our clean cut client, Kenneth. Kenneth is a big fan of dressing to impress despite the fact that the majority of men in his profession tend to stick to khakis.  He regularly bucks the norm with daring lining options and colorful ties. Read more about our favorite scientist below.  

Name: Kenneth Lawrence
Age: do I really have to? 46
Hometown: Norfolk VA
Current Residence: Norfolk, MA
Occupation: Senior Medical Scientist

How long have you been a 9tailors client? About 3 years

Why choose custom? Simple, because the fit is amazing. Choosing a shirt off the rack can always be an adventure for anyone even a “normal size” person. You never really know your size and even when you do you never get the shirt to fix the way it should. Sometimes the sleeves peek out just right when you wear a jacket but when you take off the jacket there is too much material sticking out in back or on the sides; not a great look. Other times, the body of the shirt is just too big and it looks awful. A well design custom made shirt should be in the closet of any man that cares about the way they present themselves to others.

What would be your style advice to other men in your professional field? Just because you are a scientist you do not have to wear jeans or khakis every day. Sure, Fridays can be jean day and Wednesday wear khakis, but once in a while, wear shoes with leather soles, a pressed shirt and a pair of wool slacks. Socks should match and shine your shoes (it’s cheap) too.

What/who inspires your style? Myself and my dad. I would honestly rather help a women choose a dress or accessory (what does that say about me?) than worry about being inspired by anyone else. That said, I like a classic look which includes a pressed 9tailors shirt, wool slacks and a colorful tie to match. As for looks, I like the “Mad Men” style without the skinny ties. A tailored, well fitting, well groomed man looks intelligent, feels confident and gives you a leg up on the next guy…… sometimes.

What is your favorite piece from 9tailors? All of them. But probably my suit with the custom zebra lining; no one can top that. Sam, Alex, and Kathryn, make the fitting and all aspect of getting custom made clothes a great experience.

Shoot Details:

Location: Beacon Hill

Trench Coat: 9tailors

Shirt: 9tailors 

Hat: Salmagundi

We're currently offering 3 jacket styles for spring 2012. All are priced at $400. However, for a limited time (until March 16, 2012) we will be offering each style for $50 off. Get them now! It's going to be perfect trench coat weather in no time!

All photos were taken by Channing Johnson.  You can check out more of his work, here. Want to design a custom trench coat for spring?  Send us an email today at info@9tailors.com to set up an appointment.  

Borders...We'll miss our neighbor. But, hello deals!

(Photo by Carl Stevens)

Our neighbor, Borders, is going out of business. It's very sad to see it go. But, there are sweet deals between 10% to 40% on everything or so it says on its windows. If you're in Downtown Crossing today, take advantage of the deals and the air condition.

We wonder who will be in this massive space next? 

We've Got You Covered For Spring

For one evening only, Zyrra, 9tailors, and Polished Wardrobe Advising will offer Boston shoppers an evening of fun, fashion and fit. In addition to a fashion preview given by Allison Abrams, Co-founder and Senior Stylist of Polished Wardrobe Advising, two of Boston’s “Best of the New,” Zyrra and 9tailors, will offer perfectly fit custom bras (for $85.00) and custom dress shirts (starting at at $60.00) respectively.

The event will take place at the 9tailors studio, a chic loft on the 6th floor of 125 Kingston Street, a 19th Century sewing factory in the Chinatown/Financial District. Refreshments and light food will be served.

The event will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Fittings start at 6:00PM. The fashion preview starts at 6:30PM.

The fittings and style advice will be held appointment style. If you would like to reserve a fitting in advance, please e-mail info@9tailors.com.

Or, if you would just simply like to come and mingle, please RSVP by emailing info@9tailors.com.

Admission is free.

Other Events!

There are other very exciting events happening in November as well!

If you are a MIT student, we are hosting a Custom Dress Shirt Event on Tuesday, November 10. Details below:

Date: Tuesday, November 10
Time: 10:00AM to 4:30PM
Location: @MIT Student Center, Public Dining Room #1, 3/FL.
RSVP: info@9tailors.com or through our Facebook event.


If you are a Boston NAAAP member, we are hosting an exclusive NAAAP only Custom Dress Shirt Event on Thursday, November 19 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM. To RSVP, please click here.

Check us out at 9tailors.com

Dress Shirt & Drinks: the Custom Dress Shirt Event

You’re invited to our Dress Shirts and Drinks custom event!

If you’ve been itching for another fabulous custom dress shirt event, you’re in luck. We’ve moved to a new studio in Boston’s Financial District and we’re celebrating with a two-day trunk show! There will be a happy hour reception on Friday, November 13 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, with a weekend reprise on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Enjoy wine and beer, mingle with other style mavens, and experience 9tailors’s signature custom design process at its very best!


At the event, a fitter will be on hand to measure clients for accurate fit through the body. Then, style consultants will help clients choose from hundreds of fabrics and design options to suit a range of styles and tastes. As always, our shirts start at $60 and come with the promise of a perfect fit or your money back guaranteed!

To thank our clients for making 9tailors bigger and better, we’re offering a special promotion. Bring a friend to the event and you’ll both get 10 percent off your orders. If the guest is female, 9tailors will boost the discount to 20 percent! Orders from this event will be ready in time for the holidays. Please note that this offer cannot be combined with other offers. This discount only applies if you and your friend both purchase a full-priced dress shirt.

Reserve a fitting at the event by e-mailing: info@9tailors.com.

We can’t wait to see you there!

P.S. Our new studio also comes with new hours! You can now visit us Mondays through Wednesdays from 12 to 5 PM and Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 7 PM. Additional appointment times are available upon request.



Need more information? Contact Celia Ho at celia@9tailors.com

9tailors, LLC
125 Kingston Street, 6/FL, Boston, MA 02111
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Nice comments

So, just wanted to share a few really nice comments from our clients:

"I love my 9tailors shirts! It's nice to have something made exactly for me instead of off-the-rack shirts. I can finally get sleeves that fit me right! It's a cool feeling to have a completely unique shirt." Doug, Boston

"I wanted to thank you personally for the excellent experience. The shirt is simply full of awesome. The softness of the collar and the cuffs is is what I had hoped for, the texture and color look classy, and the fit is fantastic. Absolutely no complaints. " K. Mo, Boston

We're moving to a new studio today! We'll be back with more on that next week...

Don't get choked up...

Men - we make collars that fit your neck (and sleeve, and torso, and bicep...)

Ladies - we make custom blouses and tunics

So, we've been getting lots of questions about when our next event will be. The wait is over, people! We'll be hosting our 3rd Custom Clothing Event on Saturday, August 29.

There is some talk about doing events in other cities in the fall. If you have thoughts about where we should host our next event, click here. Let us know!

The details of the event.

Saturday, August 29
12:00PM to 5:00PM
213 Newbury Street, Suite 2F, Boston

Bring a friend & both of you will receive 10% off your purchase!*

As always, our custom dress shirts start at $60.00

We have new fabrics for fall!!

To RSVP for a fitting, please e-mail us at info@9tailors.com.

* On full-priced 9tailorsmerchandise

Done! The 9tailors Custom Dress Shirt Event & Trunk Show

This past weekend we had our first (successful!) custom dress shirt event and trunk show. Over 40 people came in to visit us at the Guilded Boston studio on Newbury Street!

Here are some pictures from the event. All photos were taken by the ultra talented Christian Schlubach.

Our women's "Western" shirt

The wondrous and amazing thing about Christian's photographs is that he was able to capture our models and products in a seemingly peaceful and tranquil environment. In fact, however, a whirlwind of activity was actually taking place only inches away!

If you couldn't make it to our custom dress shirt event and trunk show and would like more information about our service and products, go to beta.9tailors.com or e-mail us at info@9tailors.com.

9tailors is in Boston Brides Magazine

Our friends over at Boston Brides have mentioned us in their Spring/Summer 2009 issue! It is such an honor to be mentioned in this very lovely wedding resource.

Pick up your issue today. Check out page 180.



Need grooms and groomsmen style advice? Contact a wedding specialist at weddings@9tailors.com.

b is for beta launch!

after many months of hard work, the 9tailors team will finally be ready to launch its beta site to a select group on friday, april 25! thanks to the team for their dedication and passion for 9tailors...special thanks needs to be given to awei for staying up until 5:00 this morning to finish up the website.

and of course, many, many, many thanks to the people who are testing our beta website!!

other updates? we will be starting with men's dress shirts. don't worry girls! you will be next. as a result, we are changing the pace of our blog to focus solely on men's fashions, men's how-to's, etc.

here's a sneak peak at what we have to offer. enjoy!

* pictures are property of 9tailors, LLC

e-mail us if you have any questions at info@9tailors.com.