The Harrington Jacket

November 6, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

A short history of the Harrington jacket, the few common designs and how you can style them.

Jacket Button Stance: What Is It, and Why Is It Important?

November 5, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

Have you ever noticed that some jackets look better on you than others, even with the same measurements? Perhaps you’ve had a jacket at some point that has issues with tightness around the top buttoning point, even though the measurements say that everything should be correct. Or, a you’ve bought a regular length jacket off the rack that makes you look a bit short for some reason. Chances are that any of these issues – especially if they’ve arisen from a contemporary off the rack jacket – are caused by a button stance that is too high.

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.

Knightsman Suit Commission Update

October 2, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

See what happened at the first fitting for my Knightsman suit.

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.

How to Manage Your Wardrobe When You’re Losing Weight

September 5, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Managing your wardrobe when losing weight is a juggler’s game; if you are in the game for a long time and dropping several sizes, it can quickly become expensive. Things may stay in your wardrobe only a matter of weeks or months before they become ill-fitting. So, how do you manage it?

Definition: What are Surgeon Cuffs?

September 3, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

A surgeon cuff is something you have quite likely seen before. If you have ever had a jacket or suit made for you, you have probably even owned surgeon cuffs before.

What I’ve Learned About the Ideal Fit for Pants

September 2, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Trouser fits in menswear have been on the slimmer side for some time now, with super skinny fits having had a heyday a few years ago and the go-to cut for many off the rack brands erring toward narrow tapers. Is this the way to go for everyone, though?

Commissioning my First Suit

August 20, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

After contemplating the thought for some time – and saving up – I have finally commissioned my first tailor-made suit. In this post I will share my experience in the first step of the process with Knightsman and a few thoughts on stepping into the world of custom suits.

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.