Making Life more Beautiful
This post, following a review of the style choices of one of Britain’s biggest politicians Eric Pickles, looks at one of its slimmest. Jim Murphy started out as a student politician and is now responsible for Labour in Scotland, where … Continued
The origins of the 1960s shift dress lie in the 1920s when the short, usually sleeveless, shapeless and simplified dress allowed women to “shift” around, whether in terms of work, sports or dancing. This dress from about 1926 is attributed … Continued
In the next three posts on politicians I will look at someone who is bigger than average, Eric Pickles, a particularly slim one, Jim Murphy, and then Nicolas Sarkozy, who is a smaller man. I will try to give some … Continued
A jumper is not just for Christmas Jumper giving is part of Christmas. If you received one this year, I hope it is the sort of thing that you can incorporate into your wardrobe and wear all year round. … Continued
Combinations The SWAP contest requires that all the garments go together. While there are three “sets” here, which stand alone, the three “wildcards” are garments which work with the three sets. Also I have designed my collection as a “wardrobe” … Continued
One of my friends was going to a job interview. He had to appear before the Board twice, and wrote to ask me “Should I wear a tie?” My default answer was “Yes”. Yes for job interviews, TV appearances, , … Continued
Cedi is a great friend. When I first met him he was running Kush, a London housing association. As a handsome, 6′ 6″, charismatic black man he was bound to make an impact. As I got to know him better … Continued
Now you have found a suit that suits you, you probably need to get a shirt too. Now of course a suit can look nice with a jumper. Some men suit a polo or turtle neck with a suit, but … Continued
Even in today’s more casual work place most men need to wear a suit. Here are some things to think about when choosing a good suit colour texture style (eg single or double breasted, height of front fastening and number … Continued
Nasty trouser suits Here are the reasons why, to date, I am rarely seen in strides in the workplace. I associate them with a casual, laid back approach – inappropriate in the workplace my bodyline shape (curvy, with big hips … Continued
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