How To Stay Cool In Your Clothes This Summer: Fabric Selections

December 18, 2019.Reading time 14 minutes.

Australia plays host to a summer season that likes to play nasty. The sun beats down and makes everyone sweat to kingdom come, so how can we use fabrics to help ourselves minimise the impact?

Looking Sharp Without Breaking The Bank

December 11, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

In this post I want to help bust the myth that looking sharp is expensive by sharing with you an outfit that I put together for under $60AUD in total. You absolutely can dress to impress on a budget.

Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts: A Comprehensive Review

November 27, 2019.Reading time 15 minutes.

A comprehensive review of Charles Tyrwhitt’s shirts and shopping experience.

How To Dress When You’re Carrying Excess Skin

October 22, 2019.Reading time 18 minutes.

Losing a stack of weight is great. There is no denying it. What people do not tend to talk about however, is the difficulty left after the fact.

The Curse of the Fly Away Collar (and how to vanquish it!)

October 17, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

The fly away collar is one of the quickest ways to go from sharp to shabby. However, it’s beatable!

A Guide to The Various Styles of Shirt Collars

September 11, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

There are a number of different shirt collar styles, with a variety of shapes and angles. In this article we will walk through some of the most common iterations.

Choosing a Suit Jacket, Pt. 3: The Details

August 15, 2019.Reading time 14 minutes.

The details can be just as instrumental in making a suit or jacket look great as the cut and fit; with unflattering details, it becomes harder to match the jacket with accessories and shoes. We have covered lapel and fronting, as well as the jacket construction. Now that you have the biggest parts in check, it is time to discuss the details! In this section of the guide we will cover rear vents, pockets, armholes and sleeve buttons.

How to Put Together A Great Tie and Pocket Square Combo

August 8, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Pairing ties and pocket squares is an art that – when executed well – provides a wonderful playground for self-expression in an otherwise uniform outfit. Making a good combination of patterns and colours seems a very daunting task to many men (I get questions about it regularly!), but it is actually a rather simple undertaking that boils down to one thing: harmony.

Implied Luxury: How Some Labels Can Trick You

August 6, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

These days, businesses have perfected the art of portraying a clothing/accessories brand as a luxury offering. This art has been perfected so much, there is solid marketing theory dedicated to how a brand can position itself as luxury. It makes buying clothing (especially when thrifting) a potentially tricky experience even for a discerning eye, but there are some key pointers that you can follow in order to discover whether an item with luxury looking tags is in fact a luxury item.

Choosing a Suit Jacket, Pt. 2: The Construction

July 11, 2019.Reading time 17 minutes.

Welcome to part 2 of the STS Guide to Choosing a Suit Jacket. In the previous instalment, we covered the choices concerning single and double breasted jackets, as well as lapels. In this instalment, we round out that knowledge with styles of shoulder and overall cut. We will also talk about the canvas; the inside component that gives the jacket its structure.