The Ins and Outs of Showing Cuff

With so many different opinions about showing cuff I thought it would be helpful to break down the different options as well as the look it reflects. A few months ago the three different fits offered at 9tailors were discussed. In general, but by no means is it a hard and fast rule, men tend to keep their cuff in line with the fit of the suit.

For a roomier cut, such as the American fit, it would be appropriate to have the entirety of your cuff covered by the jacket, leaving no cuff exposed. Although, some men with a slimmer fit also prefer to show no cuff at all. 

No cuff exposed.

For a European cut most men are comfortable with roughly .25" to .5" of cuff showing. This is probably the most popular style choice as it looks balanced with most fits.

A half inch of cuff exposed.

Following with the trend some men, usually with a skinny cut suit, show up to 1" of cuff. Any more cuff than this showing- especially when one's arms are down- tends to throw off the proportions of the jacket.

One inch of cuff exposed.

How much cuff do you show?  Want a second opinion?  Make an appointment with a style consultant today who can help you navigate the tricky world of suit sleeves.  Send us an email at info@9tailors.com to have your conundrum settled once and for all!

Shirt of the Week: Weekend Wear

It's understandable that you may want to get out of your suit after a grueling week of work.  But there is no need to abandon all sense of style when transitioning into your weekend wardrobe.

Pair this shirt with a dark jean and you have successfully created a laid-back look that doesn't make you look like a high school student.

If you need to take it up a notch throw on a blazer in dark grey and you have a polished look that doesn't feel stiff.

Need a little help with you weekend wear? Set up an appointment with a style consultant by emailing us at info@9tailors.com.

Not Your Regular White Dress Shirt

A staple, a boring necessity, a harbor of safety for the clothing shy, an opportunity to showcase your creativity to others. A white dress shirt that fits like a glove is a, like it or not, part of the foundation of a strong wardrobe- for work or otherwise. It can get you through just about any event in style, crisp classic style. Although if you need to beef up your arsenal of go-to shirts here is a great way to do it.

The idea may or may not have subconsciously come from those great photos of quadruplets dressed in complementary clothes.

Regardless of the origin, this tactic keeps your look fresh even when you are largely repeating the same outfit- as tradition outlines for men.

Let us check out the details on each shirt.

The whites are textured and the texture is matched by the pattern inside the collar and cuff. Then for a little extra- but not too much- there is contrast stitching on the cuffs. This allows for details even if the shirt is worn with a tie and the contrast fabric is hidden.

Purple, please. We have said time and time again purple is the cat's pajamas. Check out these two white shirts with an infusion of purple flare. This is a good way for the kids to ease into the deep end.

If you need to replace those once-white-now-yellow shirts let us know. We can set you up with a style consultant and guide you through the process of shirt building.

Set up an appointment today and participate in the Buy 3 Get 1 Free! Email us to set up an appointment at info@9tailors.com.