As I had alluded to in my first column , a suit (like shoes) is an investment, and there is really no other way to put it. I see women react in ways to men in suits that is unique from any other response coming from our fairer sex. Again, if you don’t believe me, ask your lady.

I’m in a rush, and clients are waiting on me so, here goes:

1. Do NOT button the bottom button of your jacket, EVER.
2. Ensure that ¼ to ½ an inch of your shirt cuff shows below your jacket sleeve. There is nothing I hate more than jacket sleeves that are too long.
3. In an ideal world (and no matter what your tailor tells you, more on him in (d)), ensure your jacket cuffs WORK! In other words, see those 3 or 4 buttons at the end, ensure they actually button knowhatimean? (Another example of my attention to detail. For the record, none of mine do, at present. But I became conscious of this shortcoming AFTER I had gotten my hands on a couple suits. What’s your excuse?)
4. Get a tailor, get a tailor, GET a tailor. If you don’t have one, check Jermaine @ Spencer’s Tailoring in Half-way-Tree and tell him I sent you. Your tailor should really be your best friend, and not just your best friend’s last name! (Corny, I know)
5. After you befriend your tailor, ensure your pants "break" correctly over your shoes. This is so important that it bears repeating; ensure your pants "break" correctly over your shoes. Gentlemen, they should not be dragging against the floor, nor should they give the impression that you are expecting a hurricane, even though we live in the tropics.
6. Pinstripes are your friend, treat them accordingly. Note, your "friend", not your best friend.
7. Pocket squares are a key component of the game. If you don’t know what a pocket square is, I suggest you go and find out. Buy as many as you can comfortably afford. Do NOT match them to your tie though. Oh, and on that note:
8. The monochromatic look is out, eh? A tie that’s the EXACT colour of your shirt? No. Wear at your own risk.
9. Oh, and I just remembered, WHATEVER YOU DO, REMOVE THE TAG ON THE JACKET SLEEVES!!!!! THEY ARE ONLY THERE IN THE STORES TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN IDENTICAL SUITS. WE DO NOT CARE WHAT BRAND YOUR SUIT IS!!!!! *whew* Thank you.

Hope you found this helpful. Drop me a line at willard_a@fashionoverstyle.net to confirm if it is so! Also, recommend anything you’d like to see discussed. If I think it’s whack, I won’t acknowledge it, but, if it’s hot, then who knows? It may be featured one week! Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Sincerely yours,

Willard A.

Honor|Pride|Glory

P.S. My new feature which will debut in the next column is my "Style Guy of the week." Seeing as though today is the day of Inauguration, I had to award my inaugural "Style man of the week" to none other than the 2008 Man of the Year, the 44^th President of the USA, Barack Obama. Needless to say, this is the only man in the world I can conclusively say is cooler than me. Just look on the picture, it speaks a thousand words. Respect due.

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