A linen suit is essential for any summer wardrobe
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A summer-tailoring must-have, a linen suit is your own personal climate control system. Light and breathable, linen absorbs a large volume of moisture before showing signs of damp, making it the perfect fabric for blistering heat or suffocating humidity.

No matter where in the States you live, work, or travel – a linen suit is ideal for summer weddings, smart casual events, cruises and graduations. Excellent value for money, your linen suit can also be worn as separates, adding a snappy summer versatility to your wardrobe. Here’s how to get the most from your linen suit.
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Looking tidy in tweed
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Tough, versatile and stylish, tweed looks great in a wide variety of settings. This being the case, it’s no surprise that tweed jackets and suits often appear on film and television. Here we take a look at ten characters who are famous for wearing this multifaceted fabric.

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Tailored elegance
Image: Exmouth summer blazer from Samuel Windsor

How do you stay looking sharp in the heat of the summer sun? Easy – switch your suit for tailored separates. A pair of smart trousers and a summer blazer will keep you cool as a cucumber as you put less well-dressed gentlemen in the shade. Here’s everything you need to know about boating blazers.
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First impressions are vital when you’re invited to interview
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Just completed your Bachelor’s degree or Masters? Your thoughts will naturally be turning to graduate interviews because as the gateway to your new career, your first interviews are also some of your most important, determining whether you get ahead. Here’s how to create the right impression by dressing the part.
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Walking part of the way to work is a great start to the day
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Committing to keeping yourself fit and healthy can be easier said than done. Your time and energy are channeled into so many different things: earning a living, being a good partner, spending time with your family, home maintenance, caring for relatives. The list is endless.

Here, some of our favorite bloggers share their healthy lifestyle tips to help you look after your mind, body and soul every day – no matter how busy you are.

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Choose the best suit to flatter your body shape
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Existing outside the ephemeral confines of fashion, the suit is a timeless companion for discerning gentlemen. Evolving through centuries of domestic and foreign influence, nowadays, suit style has been refined down to three broad templates: British, American, and Italian.

Here, Charles-Philippe of Bespoke Unit explores the main differences between each style, and explains how choosing one over the other will change your appearance.
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We form first impressions within 30 seconds of meeting someone new
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First date, new job, networking event, work conference – whatever the occasion, making a good first impression is important.

We asked some of America’s best bloggers to share their tried and tested socializing secrets. In an era when it’s easy to interact almost exclusively online, here are some good old fashioned tips for making a successful face-to-face, first impression…

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Does ‘Sunday best’ still mean a suit?
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You probably know what to wear to church for a baptism, funeral, or wedding. Yet for the standard Sunday worship service, the expectations are far less clear. Is it disrespectful to wear casual clothes, or should you always wear a tie? If you want to know what to wear to church this Sunday, we’ve got you covered.

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Getting the right fit is vital
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While various garments such as tweed sports jackets or knitted tank tops are handy stopgaps for the transitional seasons, they’re ill-equipped to face harsh winters. Indeed, as cold weather creeps closer, an overcoat or topcoat becomes a necessity rather than simply a fashion accessory.

Not sure which coat to wear with a suit? We’ve teamed up with the gentlemen from Bespoke Unit for some great advice. Here’s their take on the best coats to wear with suits, and when to wear them.
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Not sure what to wear to a funeral? Our guide will help.
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Choosing the appropriate attire for a funeral can be difficult to get right. It’s important to show respect for a family’s loss by dressing correctly. This is one event when your personal style should take a back seat to the occasion.

Without meaning to cause offence, it can be all too easy to wear the wrong thing to a funeral. Avoid upsetting grieving family and friends by following these few simple tips.

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