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It is such an incredible honor to be featured on wedding blogs that provide planning brides with inspiration for their big day.  Today a dream was fully realized when Ruffled Blog chose to publish our Swiss Inspired Styled Shoot!  All of the vendors involved gave their heart and soul to this project.  From my initial meeting with Shannon of Bottle Pop Party Co., I never could have imagined that…

Summer has a heat of its own in addition to what Mother Nature generates. Social schedules fill with visitors and invitations to be a guest in places that require planes, trains and automobiles. The act of planning and coordinating these events can make you sweat and melt your Google calendar. Let us help you look your best the entire season.

Linen and cotton are your summertime friends. When Mother Nature turns up the heat make sure you check the fiber content of what you're wearing. Some fabrics just do not breath or contribute to keeping you cool and comfortable. Seersucker, tissue-weight linen and poplin are all good choices. Lighten up in the accessories too. No socks gentlemen, fabric belts for all and light link jewelry  for you ladies.

Incorporate more color in the summer months. The act of putting on a lemon yellow tie or shirt can conjure up a squeeze of citrus. Embrace that refreshing image as you sit in traffic heading to the beach. Color pants let you go to white every time for your shirt. From there the color of your tie is practically wide open. Choose a chunky linen or raw silk that adds texture and depth.

Lighten up what you carry in the summer as well. Jack and Mulligan canvas duffle and briefcases travel light and offer plenty of space for the weekend getaway. Colorful accessories let you add 'a layer' of style without adding heat. Arnold Steiner pocket squares and lapel pins add a punch of color, R. Hanauer bow ties lighten the attitude and Ivy Prepster offers a  barely there knit tie that keeps you cool under the collar.

Commonwealth Proper, our Chestnut Street custom atelier neighbor offers the fabulous brushed cotton 'Dash Jacket'. This is one of the most useful items a gentlemen can have. Structured but unlined. Angled pockets and seam tape buttons at the cuff make this sophisticated casual jacket the item you don't wont to be without when the rules say "Jacket Required" Gingham silk tie, wide stripe linen pant and pure cotton shirt are simply graceful. Note: Bills Khaki belt is leather tip only.  Striped ribbon on  cotton twill add colorful impact when jacket comes off.

Bills Khakis come in ounce 5 ounce Cotton Poplin vs. the standard 7 ounce weight you're used to wearing. A couple of ounces makes a big difference when it is 70 degrees before you leave the house in the morning.

The dress that "refuses to wrinkle" from Leota is a must for the season. Color pop all the way! Boat or V-neck, this dress turns around for 2 looks. Belted or loose as a tunic, you will be confident in this choice for day or evening. A real winner that rolls into your luggage and will be the go-to for weekend or office.

You can almost feel the cool relief of this crisp Just Madras cotton seersucker on your skin. Let us help you pull together your best look for he season ahead. We offer dressing solutions, not trendy whims. Support your local businesses by shopping local for quality US made good with enduring appeal. Conveniently located just steps from Rittenhouse Square, 8 blocks from 30th Street Station we are your fashion oasis.