Month: October 2019

Off the Cuff – April Showers

Clients of Noble Image and Apparel are encouraged to let us, as their personal shopper, select the perfect rain gear for the weather we encounter during this month. March winds bring April Showers! As Image Consultants, We can help you select the right style and fit of a Trench Coat. Why a Trench Coat? A stylish Trench Coat will enhance your wardrobe, provide needed protection for your clothing and can be layered with any style of clothing.

Trench coats were said to be created for the benefit of soldiers in World War I. It was durable and also fashionable for military officers. Civilians soon adopted this style of coat. Since the Trench Coat was designed for the military, it is usually double-breasted with ten buttons on the front. The knee length coat comes in several colors: black, beige, tan and olive. The trench coat has become a classic for men and women.   The coat can be tailored to provide you with a professionally finished look. The lightweight fabric makes it ideal for travel. Function and Style comes with owning a well-made trench coat. Think Humphrey Bogart – Casablanca. This coat was designed for looks and practicality.

The Trench Coat is breathable and waterproof. Since the coat is excellent for inclement weather; it provides good protection from wind and rain. This is done with the use of two different types of coatings: laminate and fabric coating.  For very cold weather, a removable liner can be used. Usually the liner is plaid. There are also liners in solid colors.

The Trench coat is excellent for all occasions. It can be layered with your casual wear, professional suits or formal attire.   With the attention to detail in design and tailoring, the coat works well for the man on the go. It is the perfect silhouette for any body style and will be a great addition to the wardrobe of a well-dressed man.

Off the Cuff – You Can Afford a Custom Made Suit

As a Personal Shopper and Image Consultant, Noble Image and Apparel can help our clients through the process of acquiring a custom made suit. This process is affordable when you consider the long-term investment. The suit is made specifically to your taste, your style and when done correctly, will last longer than a suit purchased “off the rack”.

When you shop in a regular men’s store for a suit, you are limited by the inventory available. There will be the usual black suits, grey suits and navy suits. Some will have pinstripes and some will have patterns. However, you are only able to select what’s available. And tailoring will be needed. After all, we don’t have the perfect specifications.

With a suit made to order, you select the pattern, the material and the design. You would expect attention to details such as buttons, lapels, stitching, cut, padding and lining.   You get to design a suit made especially for you and your style. When you consider the cost of tailoring an off the rack suit to your fit, the total outlay can get quite expensive. However, you do want the best look since your clothes impact how others perceive you – your brand.

Because of the quality of material, the attention to detail and the work done on creating your suit, you will find with proper care, your suit will have that quality look for years.    This more cost effective than purchasing many suits of a period of time.

A custom suit made based on your style is a great investment in you. Let Noble Image and Apparel assist you with your next purchase.

Making First Impressions Last!

Off the Cuff – Why Undershirts?

A good question we get while working with our clients of Noble Image and Apparel – should I wear an undershirt under my dress shirt and if so, what kind? As a personal shopper, we always include undergarments in our recommendations.

First, lets explore the historical aspects of the undershirt. Since undergarments were not to be seen, there are not many drawings pre-1950’s.   Being seen in undergarments was similar to being seen naked. From a biblical perspective, undergarments were a way to ensure there was coverage since Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden and wore fig leaves.  This was added level of modesty for men.

From a practicable perspective, undergarments not only helped in providing extra layer clothing for insulation from the cold, but more importantly, undergarments protect the outer layer of clothing. Bathing was not a daily pastime. Maybe weekly. Therefore, undergarments helped to protect clothing from the odors and sweat of the day.   Also, the outer garments could be scratchy.

When we look at present time, we do have better hygienic practices. But, we can extend the longevity of our clothing by reducing the cleaning frequency. We can also reduce our cleaning expenses. That is a win-win – clothes last longer and require less dry cleaning or laundering.  Also, undershirts can keep moister away from your body depending on the fabric used.

So, if you sweat heavily, need to keep the chest hair tamed, want to protect your clothing, want a finished look, reduce deodorant stains, get cold easily or want to avoid chafed skin under a stiff fronted shirt, then we recommend your wear an undershirt.

Remember, a T-shirt is NOT and undershirt. Your undershirt should be closefitting and similar to your skin tone.   You want your undershirts to look good and be comfortable. Noble Image and apparel can help you find the right undershirt.

Making First Impressions Last!