How do you care for gabardine pants or slacks, or your gabardine suit? Gabardine, being a strong and resilient fabric is said to be easy care. It is resistant to wrinkling, and the wool type is quite lightweight. Throughout the year, you can comfortably wear your gabardine pants or suit with not so much trouble.

If you intent to shop around for gabardine pants, should you opt for polyester or wool? Polyester being a synthetic fabric is not particularly breathable. So wearing a pair of wool gabardine pants is apt to be more comfortable than wearing polyester gabardine pants, especially in certain weather. But when it comes to fabric care, polyester is easier than wool.

Clothing manufacturers tend to err on the cautious side when it comes to gabardine fabric care. For instance, in terms of wool gabardine care, the warning in the tag often says “Dry Clean Only”. But then again, dry cleaning can be very expensive, and you can only look for an alternative if you are on a budget. To keep you wool gabardine pants or garment clean, you can opt for hand washing with a wool- friendly detergent, such as Woolite.

You can even machine wash a wool gabardine garment, so long as you keep the machine in a delicate or gentle cycle. Often, washing machines indicate which cycle is suitable for washing wool. And there’s a garment bag for added protection and you can also turn the garment inside out. But see to it that you’re using a wool friendly detergent.  If it so happens that your fabric has a stain, then by all means, it’s reasonable to pay for dry cleaning.

And don’t ever put wool gabardine in the dryer. Wool takes a long time to dry and if you hurry by machine drying it, you would end up destroying the fabric.

It is of course easier to care for polyester gabardine. You can machine wash the fabric, and either in a cool or warm cycle. But be certain that your garment gets a cool water- rinse afterwards. You can also machine dry polyester gabardine, unless it’s a stretch fabric or a polyester blend in which case it’s better to line dry. Unlike wool, polyester dries faster.

Manufacturers often indicate that polyester gabardine is for “Dry Cleaning Only” in the same way as wool should be. If dry cleaning is too expensive for you, you can hand wash the fabric, especially if you are wary about machine washing it.

And if you are planning to buy wool gabardine pants or suit, expect to shell out a decent amount money. You can uncover bargains but wool gabardine pants for less than $50 are a rare find.

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Having a great-looking wardrobe doesn't necessarily require spending a fortune. Here are a few principles for looking great when money IS an object:

(1) Buy quality rather than quantity. And please take note, this does not necessarily translate to, "buy expensive, not cheap." Without a doubt, quality fabrics fall better, wear better and flatter the figure more. It is better to have one perfectly-fitting skirt in a superb fabric that spans several seasons (lightweight wool, for example) than a dozen ill-fitting skirts in an array of colors. Black goes with everything, and no one will remember that you wore the same skirt for five days running, because you wore it with a different jacket and accessory each day. Start with one great skirt! My wardrobe is based on a few black skirts and pants that go with an array of jackets and tops in colors that look good on me. Expensive skirts and pants are made with superb fabrics and cut wonderfully, so they make my figure look better. Even if I don't need them yet, I am always on the look for linen, wool gabardine or wool crepe designer skirts and pants at the sales or in consignment shops. You can never have too many. Some of mine are a size larger, so they are great for dining-out comfort as well as travel. Some have loops for belts, so they look good with open jackets; while others are slim and beltless to accommodate snug-fitting jackets.

(2) Wear accessories! This is key. Well-dressed women and jet-setting fashion plates always accessorize their garments. Look through fashion magazines and catalogs, and go to fashion shows for ideas and inspiration. Most fashion coordinators have picked up tricks from designers both here and abroad, and you will see the results on the runway. Earrings are important fashion accessories. More than anything else, the right earring will give you a polished or finished look. Earrings should be somewhat bold to look fashionable. Clip earrings, for example, often look too conservative. Belts are also wonderful accessories. They should have distinctive-looking buckles and be made of leather, not plastic.

(3) Educate yourself so you can shop intelligently. Find out which colors suit you. This will ultimately save you both time and money with future purchases. Color actually forms the foundation for all garments. One of the biggest mistakes made is trying to achieve harmony by matching the superficial appearance with colors: blondes in pastels, redheads in rust, orange, etc. Don't be afraid of bold colors, high-fashion designers are not! And do think contrast. If you have a moss green suit, team it up with a deep magenta blouse or scarf. Add a cobalt blue, French blue or peacock blue blouse or scarf to your brown suit, rather than a beige one. "Safe" looks that are perfectly matched often end up looking boring, no matter who made them or how much they cost. In addition, know your figure so well that you know how to camouflage every flaw. Ill-fitting clothes and those that accent figure flaws undermine more than your figure. They undermine your credibility. Anyone who really had a million to spend on clothes would make certain every single garment fit like a glove and flattered to the Nth degree, now wouldn't she?

(4) Shop the sales and check out consignment shops. If you are shopping the sales, it is a good idea to do a bit of homework beforehand. Find the shops that suit your tastes and preferences and peruse their racks every two weeks or so. That way you won't waste time trekking all over town at sale time. You will go straight to "your" shops. Consignment shops are a great place to find designer clothes at shoestring prices. Every city has at least one consignment shop that carries designer clothes. Check them all out. You are certain to find one that has everything your heart could desire. Most of them are in the Yellow Pages, with the exception of the CHKD clothing shops and the Discovery Shop at Hilltop East, run by the Cancer Society.

(5) Make a list of the things that are missing from your closet and keep it with you in your purse. If you don't have a great black skirt, at least one jacket in a bold color to wear with it, put them on your list. If you have a suit in a "safe" color, put "scarf or blouse in a bold color" (name the color so you won't be sidetracked...or chicken out!) on your list. Then, the next time you run across a fabulous sale or consignment shop, you will be prepared. Prepared to look great!

I love buying clothes, I always have. And, like most women I'm happiest when I know that I'm getting a great deal on my favorite designer. It took me a while to figure out how to get great discount designer clothes. There really isn't any secret to it, it's just knowing where and when to shop.

I always like to buy classic clothing styles. That way I know that the lovely Camel Hair jacket I buy today I'll still be wearing five years from now. It also means that wool A line skirt and wool pants will be around for a long time too. Not only does it save me money at the time of initial purchase when I look for discount designer clothing it saves me money over the years and allows me a bit more in my pocket book to be able to purchase trendy up to the minute pieces to add a pop to my wardrobe.

What my secret about saving money on clothing is that I go on line and search the high end fashion sites such as Net-A-Porter and eLuxury. Believe it or not they have fantastic end of season sales all throughout the year. These are great sales, with saving up to 40% or more on designer fashions from high end designers like Roberto Cavalli, Bottega Veneta, Michael Kors, Todd Lynn, Vera Wang, Donna Karan and Emilio Pucci, just to name a few. You'll be able to find fashions, shoes, handbags and accessories at unbelievable savings.

eLuxury is another great high end fashion site that has great end of season sales. You'll find fabulous buys like a Maison Martin Margiela Convertible dress at 50% off. A Versace Linen Coat marked down from $2100 to $630. Interested in discount shoes? You'll find high end designer shoes on sale at eLuxury.com. Dolce & Gabanna, Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs and Derek Lam are offered at savings up to 50%.

Don't forget to check end of season bargains on womens clothing at more reasonably priced fashion sellers such as Igigi, Orvis, Talbots, Monterey Bay, Catherine's and Fashion Bug. Don't forget sales at Nordstrom and Macy's. Not every piece of clothing in your closet has to have a designer tag attached to it. I've found that the beautiful black gabardine pants I purchased at Talbot's go beautifully with my Celine Stretch Wool Cropped Jacket, that I got for a steal.

Every woman can afford to dress beautifully and in high end designer fashions if she knows where to shop.

No Butts About It!

If you have this problem, you are not alone. Six out of ten men suffer with the "lose my pants syndrome." Basically, their bellies are larger than their rear ends, making it almost impossible to keep their pants up where they belong. One man describes himself as the "ice cream cone-shaped Ralph Kramden from The Honeymooners," wide in the middle, smaller in the hips, even smaller in the thighs... Hmm...Sound familiar?

Where Have All the Bottoms Gone?

As the waistline increases, the bottom appears smaller. Age and gravity also have a cruel, ravaging effect on once-plump derrieres. When the hips are smaller than the waist, there is nothing to anchor the pants, so they slowly work their way south. Men try to accommodate this by ratcheting up their belts. Some even resort to suspenders.

Men who have trouble keeping their pants up fear sitting, squatting, and moving about too freely. Their mind is always on keeping their pants up, as you see them walking around, constantly pulling and lifting, hoisting and tugging, in a vain effort to defy gravity. This is not only uncomfortable and unnerving, but gives a sloppy appearance.

Stock Men's Pants Miss the Mark

Off-the-rack men's dress pants are not designed with this build in mind. Manufacturers mistakenly miss the mark and cut for the so-called "ideal standard men's shape." Traditional men's pants are cut with a seven-inch ratio between the waist and seat. In other words, a size 36 pants would have a 363 waist and a 433 hip. This leaves many men who find pants that fit their waist with the "droopy drawers, parachute syndrome." Or if they find a pair of pants that fits their rear, they can't zip their fly. There has to be a better way.

The "Bottom Line" Solution

The real solution is to have pants custom made to fit and flatter your shape. Buying pants made to your waist and inseam measurements is not enough to address your fit challenges. Your pants should be designed to fit your waist, hip and thigh, as well as inseam and outseam measurements.

What Fabric Is Best?

Casual pants should be made of a good quality cotton twill, chino or poplin. Many pants today have 3% Lycra for added comfort and stretch. For dress slacks, choose high-quality wool fabrics such as gabardines or sturdy file weaves. Look for a high yarn count such as Super 100's to Super 130's so that they hold their crease, shape and wrinkle less. Wool blends are okay if they are made of quality yarns.

What Should the Style of the Pants Be?

The style should be a simple, flat front or single-pleated to eliminate bulk. The pants should not be tight, but should be a trim cut, especially in the thigh area, continuing down to the knee.

There should be a rubberized strip in the waistband for friction and to keep your shirt from pulling out of your pants. Suspender buttons should be included for braces (suspenders), if desired. Cuffs can be optional, as well as preferred pocket details.

So now you know! There is no need to struggle with dress pants that won't stay in place and just don't fit your frame. Have your pants custom designed for your build and they will look nicer on you, stay in place and feel much more comfortable.

Being smart in choosing a right fabric of mens suits is an important thing you must consider. Mens suits can be made of following fabrics: polyester, rayon, merino wool, silk, cotton, seersucker, worsted wool, gabardine and linen. A mens suits that is made of wool still a common and a great choice now a days. But any kind of fabrics, is different in terms of quality and durability.

A tailored suits, this suits are customized to fit an individual frame. And it is a better choice, but this suits is quite expensive, so it is up to the wearer to decide if he worth it.

A less pricey options of suits is a Off The Rack Suits, it is design in latest trends, always readily available. But the only problem is it may not fit as well as a tailored one.

The other options are the single breasted and a double breasted suits. The more formal of the two are the double breasted suits, it features an overlapping front panel with two sets of buttons. A single breasted suits are extremely wearable. Single breasted mens suits have an options of two or three buttons, depending on the height of the wearer.

Properly caring for your suit will make sure that you always look like a professional, and will make you feel good about yourself. There are also a few things you can do in order to keep your mens suits in top shape. The first thing to do is to look at the instruction on how to properly clean the suit.

Dry clean your mens suits about once or twice a year, just make sure that you find a good dry cleaning service that will not make your suit to look worn. If you want to get rid of wrinkles, use a steamer. Use of steam can remove wrinkles from suits, this will help the suit look crisp and fresh. Before storing it in your wardrobe, keep your mens suits in shadow and airy place for sometime.

Do not put too much pressure on your suit. Do not put bulging materials on your pocket like keys, watches and pens. You should avoid keeping fountain pens in your pocket as it may leak and cause stain marks that are very difficult to remove.

Choose a hangers that are made to keep your suits looking nice. The one that is meant for your suits. Make sure that your suit is not stuffed into your closet so that it does not get wrinkled. Some brush their suits and keep the lint off. It is generally good practice to brush your suit before you store it in your closet.

Make sure that before you seat, you unbutton your jacket. And also do pull your pants up a bit, so that you do not stretch the fabric especially at the knees. Adding a crotch liner to the mens suits pants, prevents tearing from abrasion over time.

Taking proper care of your suit is essential to protect your investment as well as keep your suits to last for a few years. It is essential for projecting a well-groomed appearance.

                        \"...You don\'t look like one...\"

                            So  how  do  you  look?

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                              Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari   -  Image consultant  *

A communication gap is caused when others perceive us in a different way  we meant  them to.

The fact is, that the first impression is the strongest one. Even unconsciously, people will look for a proof  to verify and justify their gut feeling.

So, since we don\'t get a second chance to make the first impression, and since different occasions demand different looks, we better be aware of the various styles, learn what they project, and put this message in action.

 Before we decide on  the image  we want to convey, it is important to insist on three factors:

1. The outfit should be appropriate to the time and place :

    For example, a mini skirt that reveals toned legs, should be saved for a social occasion.

    A Polo shirt should be worn during vacation time.

2. The style should be consistent and repetitive :

    You wouldn\'t  want  to project  authority and  reliability on one day, and  appear dishelved                                  

   on the next.

3. The different pieces of the outfit will be of the same style :

    A watch with a rubber band will clash with the suit.

    A plastic pen will look out of place in  a  dress-shirt\'s pocket. 

.

We\'re talking about four main styles. Each one of them conveys a  unique  and different  message:

The classic style, the sporty style,  the dramatic,  and the romantic style.

The classic Style 

The appearance.

When we watch people who are dressed in the classic style, we immediately have a scenario in our head regarding their personality.

They look mature, sincere, respectable, trust worthy, authoritative, self control, powerful, and thinkers. The might look as belonging to the high society, well educated, financially well off, and in a senior-position in the corporate.

The classic style people might also appear to be formal, conservative, keeping distance, non- adventurous.

In order to project this image, here are some suggestions:

The wardrobe.

Silhouette -   should be straight and in place. Not puffed, not floaty.  Covering the vast area of the body.

Fabrics -  cotton, blended cotton, wool, ( cool wool for summer ), blended wool,                                                                                              gabardine,   silk, ( a women\'s blouse ). 

Texture -   should be smooth.

Pattern -   solid, pine stripe, herringbone, very subtle geometric design.

Colors -   black, white, gray, navy blue, pine green, taupe ( gray brown ), burgundy,

               dark  brown, ivory, beige, icy pink, icy violet, and other icy colors.

Suites -  from the above options, not too tight,  not too loose.

Jacket -   lightly padded shoulders, small waist line, not too high arm holes, single, double or no vent.

Trousers -   should be pleated, creased, cuffed or not.

Shirt -   Should be in natural colors. Long sleeves, standard collar, standard or button  down collar. One pocket or none.

Blouse -   avoid any see through fabrics, avoid any decolte\', can be tucked in or out.

Dress/Skirt -   should fall straight down, not shorter than the knees, not longer than the calf.

Tie -   made of silk, solid, stripe, dot, paisley, foulard ( small geometrical repetitive design).

Socks -   solid, or with a small ankle design.

Hosiery -   winter and summer.

Belt -   high quality leather, solid color, smooth texture, coordinate with shoes or pants.

Man Shoes -   lace up.

Woman Shoes -   flat or up to 5 centimeter heel.

Accessories:

Watch -   good quality, preferably non digital.

Gloves -   thin leather.

Handkerchief -   cotton or linen.

Pen -   metal, not plastic,  designed

Jewelry -   silver, gold, pearls, minimal design.

Briefcase -  square lines, small combination locks, good quality leather.

Bag -   firm, solid design.

Hair -   neat and tidy, away from the face.

Make Up -   minimal: light eyes shadow, eyeliner, soft lipstick.

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To Be continued...

*  Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari    -     B.A.  Social-work  -  Hebrew University - Israel - 1979.

                                                 Image consultant  studies   in the  USA  -  1985.

   Majoring  in     Clothing  and       Manners & Etiquettes.

   A  member of    AICI   -  Association  of  Image  Consultants  International.

Frida Giannini really is sensitive to fashion trend. Look at her Men’s Fall Winter Runway Show, dazzling texture and legging pants are everywhere, including this fashion photo.

Caspian liquid effect hooded jacket awfully achieves glitzy appearance, which is influenced by 80’s style, Michael Jackson’s immensely sumptuous costumes of whopping price. Its blue color animates the whole matching in gloomy autumn. Black rainbow optical effect multi pocket blouson is an impeccable transition from flashy jacket to understated black cotton bold check skinny shirt with contrast embroidery.

As for the ink shiny stretch gabardine legging sport pant, it is as well inspired from the gym’s tights in 80’s. Now, Frida Giannini smartly used it in any kind of texture. But you should keep fit as the model to protect pants’ shape. The accessories of black shiny leather thin belt with squared horsebit buckle and black calf lace up zipped boots adds more intrigue to this high-end ensemble.

To suitable in formal surroundings, Firda Giannini topped off it with a black lurex visage striped pattern silk tie. Taken off the jacket, this clothing absolutely fits office work.

Mens Wardrobe

Mens Wardrobe is not just a collection of shirts and pants but it includes more than that. A businessman's wardrobe needs elegant and exclusive collection of suits, shirts, pants, tuxedoes, vests, jackets, jewelry, shoes, belts, watches and other accessories. A perfectly built wardrobe is a long time investment which of course a fruitful investment as it increases Mens confidence and personality. We can guide you through the basics and details to build your classic wardrobe.

Classic and Exclusive Collection of Mens Designer Suits such as

Mens suit enhances the value of wardrobe. Following are some types of Mens suit essential for any wardrobe.

Italian Suits
Pinstripe Suits
Solid Color Mens Suits [ Black Suit, White Suit, Navy Suit, Charcoal Suit]
Double Breasted Suits [ Single Button Suit, 2 Button / 3 Button / 4 Button Suit]
Summer Suits
Business Suits
Prom Suits
Tuxedo
Shirts with Designs and Styles with Mens Suits
Plain Shirts   - Solid Color Shirts such as White, Navy Blue, Light, Classic, Medium and French blues, Black, Pink, Light yellow with Mens Suit such as Pinstripes Suits
Stripes Shirts - Single color stripes for solid color mens suits. Multi color stripes for sports jacket or Shirts and pants worn without a suit or jacket.
Checks Shirts - Single color for suits and Multi color for blazers
Pants / Slacks for Mens Wardrobe
Cotton
Wool
Flannels
Linen
Gabardine
Cashmere
Jeans
Formal
Classic Ties Collection for Mens Suit
Solid Color Ties
Strips Tie
Small and Big Patten Tie [ for man's solid color suits]
Checks Tie
Designer Tie
More for Wardrobe with Mens Suit
Blazer
Jackets
Sports coat
Vest
Shoes
Socks
Accessories and Jewelry for Mens Wardrobe
Necklaces
Chain
Pendant
Bracelets
Earrings
Rings
Cufflink
Belt
Designer Watches
Briefcase
Leather bag

No suit, however well tailored, is going to look good unless it is of the right fabric. Most people will agree that the right material is worsted wool which include gabardines or mid-weight corded wools. The 'Super 100' where the yarn has been heavily twisted more than the usual 60-80 twist wools, is indeed very popular these days. Worsted wool fabric and its variants will spring back without wrinkling after it is squeezed. Just remember that worsted wool suits will make you look stately and they are typically good year-round regardless where you live.

A key factor in any suit is the waistline of your trousers. The waistline measurement is critical as both undersize and oversize can create problems. You must feel comfortable with the waistline measurement and you should be able to stick two fingers into the waist while wearing the trousers. As far as pleats are concerned, it is purely a question of personal preference. However, fashion designers say pleats are better for those with protruding stomach and not needed for those who are slim.

Another important point to note is the perfect length of your trousers which should a little beyond your ankle. To be precise, your pants should reach your shoes and have a slight break. Though cuffed or non-cuffed is a matter of your choice, experts say that cuff-less makes you look taller if you are of short-stature and cuffs looks better on someone with long legs. Again your sleeve length should be absolutely perfect lest others get the impression you had borrowed someone else's suit. Please know that if the sleeve covers your shirt cuff it is deemed to be too long. It should just reach the base of your thumb, revealing a half inch to an inch of your shirt cuff.

In the final analysis, while wearing the suit you should be able to stretch and bend comfortably. Make sure that you are able to freely move your arms. Also try to sit and stand a couple of times to satisfy you do not experience any discomfort with such movement.

Mens Suits The next question that arises is how many suits are really necessary. The bare minimum should be three suits as even if you have one at the laundry, two are available in rotation. It is appropriate that your first suit should be in business blue color and single-breasted. The second suit may be in solid charcoal or oxford gray color and also single-breasted. These two suits will be the two premier suits to be worn for all important occasions including business interview, conferences and all other important gatherings. As regards a third suit, it can be of either a mid-blue or pale gray color. You could also opt for a heavier Flannel type or lighter tropical wool. All of these are acceptable options for a third or fourth suit which will be worn for less important occasions. Always bear in mind that richness in fabrics and perfect tailoring are the keys to good suits.