Like shaving, ironing a shirt is one of those skills the modern man must master. And like shaving, it can be kind of a drag. Oh, sure, the lovely flat expanses of back and front are easy enough. For the more complicated areas, keep the following pointers in mind. (For best results, iron shirt while […]
We know you’re serious about how you look. (Look what you’re reading!) You carefully color-plan your ties, belt, socks and shoes, matching or contrasting for the effect you seek to create. But what about buttons? The talented tailors at GARMANY can take it to the next level by customizing buttons and buttonhole thread in a wide variety […]
Blood: If dried, pretreat or soak in warm water with a product containing enzymes. Launder. If fresh, soak in cold water. (Do not use hot water as it will set blood stains.) Launder. (Note: If stain remains, rewash using a bleach that is safe for the fabric. Coffee: Sponge or soak stain in cool water. Pretreat […]
Overwhelmed by the wine list? Can’t remember the name of that wonderful vintage you enjoyed last week? Enter Vivino, a free app that lets you build your own wine list and get reviews on the spot. Just photograph the label and click the “check” icon, and Vivino will show listings on that wine: how it […]
Long ago in China, if you smuggled silkworm eggs or cocoons out of the country, you’d be put to death. Makes those shirts and sheets seem more precious now, huh? Silk has always been prized; it has even been used as currency. Greek and Roman nobles valued silk so highly that they reserved it for […]
The sockless look may appear cool and trendy, but it’s murder on your feet. So what’s a fashion-conscious fellow to do? Enter “invisible” socks. OK, they’re not really invisible, but they sit extremely low and won’t be noticed by the fashion police. They’re a perfect complement to summer footwear, such as sneakers, boat shoes or […]
Instead of buying your love another bouquet of roses that will swiftly wilt, why not spend money on something fun you can do together? After all, flowers die, chocolates get eaten, but memories last a lifetime. Here’s a few ideas: Enjoy spa pampering Book a “Duet Massage” at The Woodhouse Day Spa in Red Bank […]
One of the most common tailoring mistakes made by men and women alike is to wear jacket sleeves too long. The bottom edge of the jacket sleeve should just cover the wrist bone, allowing a quarter-inch or more of shirtsleeve to show beyond the sleeve of the jacket. The problem with wearing your sleeves too […]
Before too many invitations to the seasons’ hottest events start piling up, it’s time to settle the biggest questions of all: Whose tuxedo to wear and what to accessorize it with? Want to try a wider bow-tie, like those sported by Christian Slater and Donald Glover at this year’s Golden Globes? Or thinking of something […]
If you thought thread count was reserved for Egyptian cotton sheets, think again. The thread count, which usually refers to the number of threads in one square inch of fabric, applies to shirts too. Generally, the higher the thread count, the softer the garment. Fine dress shirts often have thread counts in the 110 to […]
