Collar Stays
March 11, 2009 by Stephen Johnson
Filed under Article Categories, Custom Dress Code, NELSON WADE Quick Tips
Scenario: You’ve got a big meeting with a top client today. It’s time to close this deal. You put on your shirt, grab your dark blue ‘closing’ suit, tie up that full Windsor knot on your favorite necktie, and freshen up the polish on your black shoes to a brilliant finish.... Read More
Four, Three, Two, One Button Suit Jacket
February 19, 2009 by Stephen Johnson
Filed under Custom Dress Code, NELSON WADE Quick Tips
Over the years we’ve seen many variations in buttons on suit jackets and sport coats. As of late, the most popular has been the 3 button version. Several years prior, we even saw 4 buttons in the marketplace. In retrospect, that look was probably best reserved for 6′ 8″ basketball... Read More
Dare to Wear a Pocket Square
January 5, 2009 by Stephen Johnson
Filed under Article Categories, Custom Dress Code, NELSON WADE Quick Tips
A pocket square adds a brilliant finishing touch to a well arranged ensemble. It’s subtle presence speaks volumes about the wearers sense of style. These little additions come in an endless variety of colors, fabrics, and patterns to choose from. Selecting a pocket square is largely... Read More
It’s pure formality from NELSON WADE…
November 17, 2008 by Senior Editor
Filed under Article Categories, Custom Dress Code
At NELSON WADE we believe that when you plan for a formal event such as seasonal occasions or a wedding, the design qualities of a formal shirt reflect ones sense of style. A classic white tuxedo shirt is essential formal evening wear and should be considered a staple in your closet as well….. I... Read More
Our Man…Bond!
October 20, 2008 by Jason Thomas
Filed under Article Categories, Featured, Lifestyle & Travel
James Bond is the quintessential gentleman: handsome, worldly, sophisticated, charismatic. Even in situations beyond his control, he always finds a way to look good while looking for a “Plan B”. You may be surprised to know however, that in times past, some critics said that his attire wasn’t... Read More
Only One Suit?
October 8, 2008 by Senior Editor
Filed under Article Categories, Custom Dress Code
As economies change and your business world follows suit, you may find yourself still needing to wear a business suit for that right first impression but feel that you can only afford one really elegant business suit. Your first thoughts might be to go to the local department store for one of their weekly... Read More
Made to Measure Suit… 2 or 3 Button?
September 7, 2008 by Senior Editor
Filed under Article Categories, Custom Dress Code
So you want to buy a new suit. Maybe it is an off the rack designer suit or even better, it is a fine custom merino wool made to measure suit from NELSON WADE. Either way the question currently is….. “which style of suit should I buy, two or three button?” A former CEO once stated that... Read More
