#dressguide

Dress For Success The Pear

Problem: It’s often hard to find skinny jeans that fit your big butt. Highlight your beautiful figure and thinner waist. The goal is to create a balance between the shoulders / chest and lower body / butt. The top/blouse/jacket has details at the shoulders, to draw attention upward instead of down. Belts and seams at the waist to accentuate the waist. Open neckline, large necklaces and scarves,…

Men With No Class Co. v Men With Class [2013]

 Facts:

The defendants were three male Attorneys, each charged for separate offences under the Well-Dressed Men Act 2000. Each man had gone to his office dressed in a way that many thought violated the Act.  Mr. Tom had worn a shirt that no one could tell whether it was white or yellow. It had significant stains and any observer could see that he either didn’t own an iron or electricity went that morning. His shoe also was as dull as his smile. Mr. Dick wore a tie that was tied improperly and was loose. It also appeared as if he was blindfolded when selecting a tie to match his shirt color. At least the tie matched one of the sides of his socks. As he walked the streets pedestrians wondered whether he worked at a law firm or a circus. Mr. Harry had worn a checkered shirt that seemingly belonged to someone three times his size and a striped pants so baggy that he could use the extra fabric to make 2 others.

 Issue:

Whether the attire of Mr. Tom, Dick and Harry was contrary to s.1 to s.20 of the Well-Dressed Men Act 2000.

 You decide.

Recently I conducted an online survey and the results reveal that most people, most of the time, judge you by what you're wearing. If you care about what people think, care about what you wear!

Consider the following dress tips:

  Wear flexible suit colors including navy, charcoal and medium grey. Your shirt color should match your suit and be tucked in fully.

Unbotton the bottom button of your jacket or vest. Its not meant to be buttoned.

Your jacket sleeve should be short enough to show about half inch of your cuff.

Not too baggy; Nor too tight. Fitted is right.

Flat-front trousers beat pleated pants.

Pants should end at shoes without puddling.

All clothing should be clean, fresh and ironed.

Ties are a great way to express yourself, but keep it tasteful. Make sure your tie compliments your shirt, suit or sweater.

The tie knot should always conceal the collar band. If it doesn’t, it is too loose. Ties should never have dimples.

Your tie should reach your belt-line.

Slimmer ties are trending. So are eldridge and trinity knots.

Brown shoes, brown belt. Black shoes, black belt.

Square toed shoe aren’t classy.

Some things look better with age but not your white under-jerseys and socks.

Reserve white socks for the gym. Wear dress socks that match with your pants and shoe.

Belt or suspenders; Never both.

Never confuse a watch and a bracelet. Wear your watch securely on your wrist.

Replace sporty watches with something more sophisticated.

Eyeglasses don't just serve a function, but can enhance your overall look.

When using cologne, if unsure about how much is enough, its best to use none at all.

Anyone found to be in violation of these principles will be punished by law. Remember, "Clothes maketh the man."

  -  M. Charles, Law Student

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

Article published in St. Augustine Legal Affairs Issue 2