Style File – Secrets of the Sharp Dressed Man

Anthony Conte – Farley’s of Newburyport
Newburyport, Mass. l (978) 462-5401 / FarleysOfNewburyport.com
“No, you don’t have to match perfectly in menswear. In fact, if you’re too well matched it will be noticeable. Dressing well for men is about comfort and fit, and remembering ‘everything in moderation.’ If you’re not comfortable with a trend, for example, make one small change to one of your typical looks. A tie clip or a pocket square will instantly modernize your look — and take it up a notch. Right now, it’s the sock that makes the outfit. The bolder, the better.”
Alan Giblet – Giblees Menswear
Danvers, Mass. l (978) 774-4080 l Giblees.com
“A plaid suit coordinates best with a solid, solid-textured, print or nongeometric tie. Like patterns can look great when combined, as long as the patterns are various dimensions. A bold plaid or windowpane pattern would be best coordinated with a finer- or smaller-pattern tie, while a wide-stripe suit can be coordinated with a fine-stripe shirt and possibly another stripe dimension tie. Bolder patterns are fashionable; however, only one item of the three should be bold when dressing in a suit, shirt and tie combination.”
Everett LaRose – The Andover Shop
Andover, Mass. / (978) 475-2252 / TheAndoverShop.com
“Gentlemen going to a particular event or meeting should first know their basic surroundings. Know how the people on the other end are going to be dressed and anticipate how they are going to respond to you. If you are well dressed, you will make a much better impression — and first impressions are important. Overdressed? I don’t think you can be. If you were, you looked better than they did. In terms of suits, men sometimes come in and want to buy a black suit. We don’t sell black suits. Black suits are for clergy. Choose navy or charcoal gray.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]