Menswear Fashion Week Roundup
Paris and Milan presented their men’s fashion weeks for Spring 2012, and FNS is here with the best-of. Also, Seattle menswear designers share their favorite current trends.
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Summer Party Outfit Guide
Can we all just agree summer has arrived in Seattle? Even though it’s chilly outside and the sun only appears every couple days…that’s okay. Summer is here. To celebrate this great season, you will undoubtedly be invited to summer events. Weather it be a lakeside picnic or a summer fashion event, this guide will have the outfit for you!
Find the Swimsuit for Your Body Type!
Before you buy your swimsuit, find out how to flatter your figure for the beach!
Spring Cleaning: Getting Rid of Closet Clutter in 7 Steps
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Flip Flop Alternatives: Summer 2011 Footwear
Come on, isn’t it time to retire those old flip flops? Sandals ruled the runway this Spring, and FNS will show you how to get these fabulous footwear looks for less in Seattle.
Men: Wondering how to buy the perfect modern suit?
Here are some tips when purchasing the perfect suit for the remainder of 2011.
Some questions you may be asking yourself:
What type of fabric?
Wool
Try going with a thread count somewhere between 120 and 150. Lean towards 150 as it’s often works on both cold and hot days. If you live, however, in more extreme climates you’ll need both Winter (200 thread count) and Summer (100 thread count) suits in wool.
Try going with a thread count somewhere between 120 and 150. Lean towards 150 as it’s often works on both cold and hot days. If you live, however, in more extreme climates you’ll need both Winter (200 thread count) and Summer (100 thread count) suits in wool.
Cotton
Cotton can make a beautiful suit, but make no mistake it’s best only as an informal or fashion suit and, unlike wool, is going to crease like anything.
Linen
A linen suit can be perfect for those hot, humid summer days. This is by far my favorite. It gives off that relaxed, laid back look.
What type of pattern?
Grey Pinstripe
Rope Stripe
Glen Plaid
Tweed
How many buttons?
One Button
A single button suit currently falls into the realm of both a classic and a fashion suit; the single button has been a trend before now and will eventually go out again (it was notably out of fashion in the 1980s, but then most everything good was out of fashion back then anyway).
Two Buttons
My preference for a modern suit. It conveys height, slims the waist, and fits perfectly within the realm of fashion and classicism.
Three Buttons
Very much a look of the 1990′s, thought it has been making a come back as a very fashion forwards option where the buttons are sewn on an angle
Linen Suit
Picture source: www.fashionising.com
Hope this helps you!
