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Suit Definition: James Bond

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Dave

Perhaps the most iconic man in a suit, James Bond is always dressed impeccably, and always has the right gadget at hand. Fashions have evolved over the years, but James Bond always looks sharp when he’s cruising, whether he be … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Double Breasted

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Dave

A suit jacket is either Single or Breasted or Double Breasted, and the difference is in the arrangement of buttons on the suit. A Double Breasted suit is one with two columns of buttons and a wide overlap of fabric. … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Single Breasted

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Dave

A mens suit jacket can either be Single Breasted or Double Breasted. The difference is in the buttons. A suit jacket is Single Breasted if it has one column of buttons. The two sides of the suit overlap a couple … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Barney Stinson

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Dave

Barney Stinson is a character on How I Met Your Mother, and herald of the cry “Suit up!” Barney Stinson is also a major inspiration for Always Be Suited author Joe, who frequently shows up in a three piece suit … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: LKc Style

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Dave

LKc Style is an affordable mens fashion blog, and a friend of Always Be Suited. LKc Style is run by Laura Knepper, who provides personal fashion consultations for everyday guys. Laura is based out of Portland, OR, but travels across … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Side Vents

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Dave

What are Side Vents on a mens suit jacket? Side Vents are one way a suit jacket can be vented. In this case, two slits are made up the side of the jacket extending a few inches from the bottom … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Center Vent

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Dave

A Center Vent is a cut up the rear of a suit jacket that allows the jacket to move more easily when being worn. The center vent is one option when consider vents on a mens suit jacket. Other options … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Bespoke Suit Jacket

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Dave

What is a Bespoke Suit Jacket? A bespoke suit is a suit that is custom made by a tailor for a specific customer. A tailor will begin by taking detailed measurements of the client, then working with the client to … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Saddleback Leather

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Dave

Saddleback Leather is a company based out of Texas that manufactures awesome leather bags. They state their company mission is “to make excessively high quality, tough and cool looking leather pieces for a few people that will last a really … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Suit Jacket Stitching

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Dave

Suit Jacket Stitching is pretty straightforward on the surface – what we’re talking about is the actual thread being used to hold the pieces of the suit jacket together. But the type and quality of that stitching can make a … Continue reading →

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