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Part 1 - Timeless Suit Style

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  Tailor in Chiang Mai Buying a suit is a tough decision for a lot of men. It can be especially difficult if you lack experience and don’t really know what you’re looking for. The amount of choice alone can be totally overwhelming. Here I focus on four timeless styles to make that choice a little more manageable. Bespoke Plaid Suit* The Plaid Suit Let’s kick off with the plaid suit , which I admit, is something of an acquired taste. You definitely have to possess a certain amount of confidence to pull off a bold check. If you can do it though, you will always be rewarded with more than your fair share of attention. Match a plaid jacket with a single-colour shirt and a less busy tie. If you like the attention, you can wear plaid suits all year round, dark in the winter, bright in the summer. If attention is not something you’re after, let’s move on to something a little less conspicuous… Bespoke 2 Piece Grey Suit* The Two-Button Charcoal Suit This classic dark-but-n

Planning your spring wardrobe Part 2

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  Custom Tailors in Chiang Mai As the temperature creeps up you can gradually put away your heavy wool suits and move to lighter flannels , cavalry twills and milled worsteds. Every man’s wardrobe should contain a lightweight suit and sports jacket that will serve them for the spring season and moving to more pastel colors such as beige, tan and ivory are ideal for this time of year. For a more casual look then a smart pair of chinos , a soft and lightweight blazer , a pale relaxed shirt and a silk pocket handkerchief cuts a fine sartorial figure. For the office, then light grey, mid blue or beige two piece suits in soft cotton or light wool will set the tone perfectly. Cloths that allow the air to circulate through them are a good choice for spring so wool-linen blends or silk blends may be a good addition to your wardrobe. Now is a good time to look at your spring wardrobe and see if it fits the bill. What have you got planned for spring? Are you taking a shor

Planning your spring wardrobe Part 1

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  Bespoke Tailoring in Chiang Mai I know it’s hard to think about spring when the rain is lashing against your windows and the wind is buffeting against your conservatory but it might just put you in a better mood if you do. Daffodils and crocuses are already starting to emerge and sooner or later you need to be turning to your wardrobe to see what you’ve got available and what new garments you may need to invest in. The changes you make at the start of spring can be fairly subtle. There may still be a nip in the air so rather than make changes in cloth at this stage you should be looking at colors. The deep dark colors of winter can start changing to the gentler hues of greens, mid-blues, and lighter greys. Waistcoats can still be worn and you may want to invest in a lightweight coat to keep the chill out.   New Moda Custom Tailors Email us at: tailormoda13@gmail.com Website: https://newmodacustomtailors.com/

Suiting up for the office party - Part 2

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Best tailors in Thailand Here are some other quick tips for suiting up for the office  party: Ties tend to be optional at  parties but if you’re unsure, take one with you. You can always slip it on at the last moment if everybody else is wearing on Fight the temptation to wear a -themed tie or waistcoat . It’s okay to maybe have some tasteful festive cuff-links or tie clip but when it comes to being festive, subtlety is the key. Accessorizing with a pocket square and a nice watch will give a classic finishing touch to your suit . A lot of  office parties start shortly after the working day so there’s not a lot of time to get ready. Plan your attire in advance so that you can immediately change and be ready for the event.   Another good reason for men getting suited up for the office  party is showing some respect to your female colleagues. There’s a good chance that they will want to wear something more elegant and sparkly than their norma

Suiting up for the office party - Part 1

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  custom suits in thailad If you regularly wear a suit to work then you may think the office  party is a time to dress down and wear what you like. This is not a good idea. The office party, to a certain extent, is just like any other office event except it has more profile. This means that your boss is likely to be there, there’s a good chance that your boss’s boss will be there and there may even be some clients there so it’s still a time where presentation and impressions count. Don’t wear the same suit that you always wear to work. Instead, wear a suit that you wouldn’t normally wear…as long as it’s not a summer suit in a pale pastel color. Navy, grey or black suits are best and, together with a crisp white shirt , you will cut a fine sartorial figure. You don’t want to blend into the crowd and by wearing a new suit or a suit your colleagues haven’t seen before; you will still make a good impact. Here are some other quick tips for suiting up for the office 

Should I choose a double-breasted or single-breasted suit? - Part 2

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  tailors in chiang mai The double-breasted jacket always has peak lapels, completing the superior look. The original design has six buttons, two of which close. This classic look is perfect for tall men. If you are short in height, a four- or six-button combination where only the bottom one closes is a better choice for you. The four-button double-breasted variety is sometimes known as the ‘Kent’ after its supposed creator, the Duke of Kent. Carefully chosen fabrics and colors will complete your masculine, powerful look. So when should you wear your statement piece? It’s probably not for every day use, unless you’re in the movies or always on the red carpet! Perhaps wear it on those occasions where you just have to stand out, like a wedding or other special event. Choose only the best fabrics and the finished product will make you look like you mean business!   New Moda Custom Tailors Email us at: tailormoda13@gmail.com Website: https://newmodacustomtailors.com

Should I choose a double-breasted or single-breasted suit? - Part 1

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  best tailors in chiang mai While both options look good, the single-breasted option is the most common and has buttons down one side and button holes on the opposite side that meet in the middle when closed. The double-breasted version has sets of buttons on each side and the left side folds over the right and is fastened by one or two of the buttons. A single-breasted jacket or blazer is the staple of most men’s wardrobes however, a double-breasted version can look fantastic. When fitted correctly, a double-breasted jacket oozes sophistication and style but will require extra time and effort to get the look just right. What outfit doesn’t look striking with extra attention to detail and fine tailoring ? A custom made double-breasted jacket will look elegant, like a second skin, and it will accentuate your assets whilst disguising any flaws. New Moda Custom Tailors Email us at: tailormoda13@gmail.com Website: https://newmodacustomtailors.com/

Navy Wedding Suit Part B

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  wedding suits in chiang mai Here is the latest completion – a classic English Navy in lightweight wool (8.5oz) from Italy made in a  single breasted , peak lapel and complimented with a silver grey,  double breasted vest . This is becoming quite a look for grooms over the past couple of years and looks lovely in an English  summer wedding . Are you looking for a  modern wedding suit  and have seen a  Navy Wedding Suit  With A Grey  Waistcoat ? Feel free to make contact and I will gladly have a chat with you. If you, a friend, or family member is getting married this Summer – tell them they need to be proactive in organizing suppliers – any that have managed to get through the past 12 months are filling their order books up quickly.   New Moda Custom Tailors Email us at:  tailormoda13@gmail.com Website:  https://newmodacustomtailors.com/

Navy Wedding Suit Part A

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  wedding suits in chiang mai Since I have been doing tailoring (28 years nearly) every year is the same – with the exception of 2021! New Year comes and goes and then I am usually inundated with enquiries for  wedding suits  – whether the client is getting married in March or the following Christmas this is always the  pattern . That year for obvious reasons, grooms held back until there was clarification that  weddings  could go ahead. we now know that they can and so this past 6 weeks, since the announcement, has been absolutely bonkers!   New Moda Custom Tailors Email us at:  tailormoda13@gmail.com Website:  https://newmodacustomtailors.com/

Part 2 - Do you want to make the right impression?

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  custom tailors in chiang mai When you put on a  suit  you think, feel and behave differently. If that suit has been  tailored  to your body shape then it feels like an extension of you and the status you hold. And it’s not just you who notices it. Others will react differently to you as well. The  clothes  you wear undoubtedly exert an influence on the people around you but you have to be comfortable in your own skin to carry it off. If you’re the type of person who feels awkward and uncomfortable in a  suit  then you probably won’t be able to carry it off because others will see that you feel awkward as well. However, if you’re the type of person who is relatively comfortable getting  suited  up, then the better the  suit  is, the more you will raise your game. So, in summary, if you want to feel the part, then you need to look the part. People still associate power and importance in the workplace as somebody in a suit,  shirt  and  tie . Yes, I know there are notable exceptions lik

Part 1 - Do you want to make the right impression?

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  Custom tailors in chiang mai Now before you think that this is something that a  Tailor  is bound to say I am stating the above from a position of scientific fact. It’s called ‘enclothed cognition’ and no, I haven’t just made that phrase up. It’s a well researched scientific phenomenon. Enclothed cognition is how people perceive and react to you based on what you’re wearing. For example, a medical practitioner will wear a white lab coat for a reason. The reason is because it displays professionalism, scientific know-how and creates trust. When we see a doctor who is in a white  uniform  we immediately feel more secure and we believe we are going to be in safe hands. There are lots of symbolic meanings to different types of  clothes  – uniforms or otherwise. The robes of a judge signify justice, the robes of a priest signify faith, the lycra of an athlete or cyclist signifies fitness and speed and you will not be surprised to hear me say that the cut of a  tailor-made suit  signifies