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26 Jul

Learning the variances between the two most common dress pant styles will give you a tailored benefit against the inexperienced. It will also prevent you from committing a style blunder in public. Let’s explore the differences more. Dress Pants Style During the early 2000s’, loose was out of stye and skinny was in style. Slim profiles were the shape of choice, and with it came the modern flat-front pants and slimmed down legs that lead into a no-break hem. You need to ask yourself: the slim-fit flat-front camp or the loose-cut pleated camp? What Is The Purpose Of Pleats? Other than aesthetic differences, pleated dress pants have a practical efficacy that sets them apart from flat front possibilities. When you sit, your seat and thighs naturally widen. Pleated dress pants can adjust to this change better as the pleats spread to ease the pressure on seams and improve your general comfort. Pleats also offer you extra room and more freedom of movement when you are walking, taking the stairs, crouching, or dancing the night away at an event. Choosing Pleated Dress Pants Comfort, room and flexibility are what pleated dress pants are made for. They are good for active occasions that require for more movement or if you have to experience a long commute. Pleated pants are also the best option for larger gentlemen and athletic body types with muscular legs. Pleated dress pants are a more traditional look when looking at it from a style point of view.  Choosing Flat Front Dress Pants Style over function is prioritised in flat front dress pants. Due to their snugger and slenderer cut, they are most flattering on thinner and average body types. Flat front dress pants have come to be the favoured look in recent time. Unless you need the pleats for comfort, we would endorse flat front to most gentlemen in most situations. If you are looking for a tailor in London, trust the experts at Exclusive Alterations. ...

19 Jul

Once you have invested money in a suit, you also want to make sure that it wasn’t a waste and make it last as long as possible. Here are some tips to make sure your suit lasts longer. 1. CLEANING You should only clean your suit when it is visibly dirty or starting to smell – meaning that you possibly spilled something on it, or you have sweat through it. The majority of suits are dry-clean-only, and you should not over dry-clean a garment. Dry cleaning is a chemical wash that can wear down the fabric if you do it too often. The fibre begins to weaken, and your suit will not last as long. If your suit simply needs a “refresher”, you should have it professionally pressed. This is less expensive than dry-cleaning, and the heat and steam will eliminate most of the bacteria and clean it adequately in most cases. 2. IRONING/STEAMING It is a wise idea to steam or your suit either before or after each wear.  This means that it will return to its natural state and fit.  This can be as simple as hanging the suit in the bathroom when you take a hot shower. If you intend to iron your suit yourself, ensure the use of a pressing cloth (which is a piece of cloth, normally cotton, between the hot metal of the iron and the fabric of the suit).  If you put the hot iron directly on the fabric, you risk scorching the fabric. 3. STORING You should hang up your suit immediately once you take it off.  It shouldn’t be thrown in the hamper, over a chair or on the ground.  Instead hang it on a proper hanger with a pant bar and full shoulder.  This will allow it to keep its original shape, and help it last longer. When storing it for a longer time (such as seasonally), you should keep your suit in a protective garment bag or plastic cover, with a cedar hanger to ensure that the moths are kept away. 4. GIVE IT A BREAK You should try not to wear your suit for two days in a tow.  Just like shoes, it is a wise idea to give the garment time to fully dry and air out. 5. ALTERING If your body changes shape and the suit is not fitting as well as it could, consider getting it altered by a professional tailor. A properly adjusted fit should not just look and feel good, it also helps a garment last for a longer time. A garment that is ill-fitting can “pull” gawkily on the fabric with movement, causing strain. Strain can lead to tears in your suit. 6. FIXING TEARS If a seam is ripped, it isn’t a large problem.  You could simply have one of the experts at Exclusive Alterations re-sew it together.  If a seam is ripped off, you might have to consider re-weaving, but in this case, there will be a scar left on the fabric. If you are in need of a professional tailor, contact Exclusive Alterations today. ...

12 Jul

A white suit is a unique choice for those who like to stand out, and perhaps got a bit bored of the classical black style. Here are four tips to make you and your suit stand out. 1. Wear the Right Shoes The majority of suit wearers assume that white shoes are the best choice, they may think like this due to the choice of black shoes being worn with black suits. The matching white garments, however, do not go well together. Wearing white shoes will make it seem like you are wearing a tall boot, and not a pretty sight either. Rather opt for something that contrasts with the colour.  Darker colours, such as all-black shoes, are the way to go. Brown is also an option. 2. Press the White Suit White suits show wrinkles and creases much easier than their darker counterparts. The last thing you want to happen is to wear your white suit to a special event, only to later discover that you look like pieces or stacked paper. To circumvent an embarrassing moment, check the label on your suit and iron it of you are allowed to. If it doesn't support ironing, then opt for the dry cleaners. It's a more expensive option, but it is money well spent. 3. Avoid a White Shirt Like the above advice of avoiding wearing white shoes, the notion stands for white shirts as well. The shirt will make it look like you are wearing a one piece. Wearing a darker colour that matches your shoes are the way to go for a bold look that will impress anyone. Just like how you should avoid wearing white shoes, you should also avoid wearing a white shirt under the suit. Doing so will make everything look blended into one piece, and nothing about that is aesthetically pleasing. Because of that, wear a dark colour instead of a shirt. If you want to keep a simple theme, wear a dark colour that matches your dark-coloured shoes. It will create a bold look that will impress everybody. 4. Watch Out for Stains Stains are a regular issue when it comes to wearing white. The light fabric quickly shows stains, and much more obviously than other colours. When you are out on the town, avoid situations where you might end up with a stained suit, and keep a pack of wet wipes close by for easy stain removal. A white suit makes a statement and shows just how fearless an individual is. For your very own tailored white suit, contact the Exclusive Alterations team. ...