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4 of The Best Men’s Fashion Rules to Ignore
Posted on March 01 2021
There’s no place where the old adage “rules are made to be broken” works better than in men’s fashion. In a way, you can only truly have your own style by bending or blowing up, the accepted rules of fashion. That said if you’ve heard of the following rules, and...
A Complete Men’s Work-From-Home Outfit
Posted on February 04 2021
Yes, we’re all hoping that things go back to normal this year. But, at the same time, we all are kind of concerned about just what that “normal” is. In any case, you’ll probably be working from home for the foreseeable future. And if your stylish self is getting a...
Stylish Men’s Winter Boots to Survive This Season
Posted on December 14 2020
First of all, what do you say are the footwear prerequisites to be considered a “stylish men’s winter boot”? First, by stylish, we mean winter boots for men that are suitable for wearing not just to the office or special occasion, but also in the office or during the occasion. ...
What’s the Difference Between Boxers And Boxer Briefs And Briefs?
Posted on August 10 2020
It’s become one of the most polarizing debates in the history of mankind. Aficionados of tighty whities can’t be swayed, boxer fans exude a smugness that comes from not following the crowd, and boxer-brief wearers figure they have the best of both worlds. But, in the end, despite all that...
3 Tips to Keep Working From Home
Posted on July 21 2020
We trust that by now you have a relatively standard work-from-home routine. Whether you developed your own schedule, or consulted one of the many online guidelines, having a routine around your workday at home is crucial. So why does it still feel like you’re going stir crazy?! First of all,...
Is Tech Your First Link to the New Normal?
Posted on July 07 2020
Even if you’ve continued to work throughout the COVID pandemic. Even if you haven’t had to postpone any life events. Even if you haven’t been affected by the pandemic in any unfortunate way. One thing is true. Your life is not normal. It may never be the same as it...
3 Men’s Clothing Care Habits You Need to Start Now
Posted on June 16 2020
So how are all your business suits, blazers, and dress pants, shirts and shoes been doing lately? Ok, let’s rephrase that. Can you remember the last day you sported a blazer for an evening on the town? While the casual men’s clothing style that most of us have...
Men’s Fashion Trends for the COVID-19 Summer of 2020
Posted on June 02 2020
They went down the catwalk in the summer of 2019. So most men’s fashion trends for summer 2020 are from the long gone days before COVID. They’re worth a look. As always, there are hits and misses. But there’s no denying that many of them were designed for a time...
Men’s Fashion Tips for a Pandemic
Posted on May 19 2020
Just about the best way any of us can help out during the COVID pandemic is to stay home and take care of ourselves and our families. But, after many weeks at home, you might be getting a little anxious. You have so much time, but not so much to...
3 Menswear Basics for Summer
Posted on May 07 2020
First, we should clarify what we mean by a “menswear basic” because it’s arguable that what’s basic for one man may not be basic for another. Your basics, and everything you wear, should adhere to a principle of quality over quantity. A basic is generally a solid, neutral colour, so...
5 Stress-Lowering Tips for Business Travel
Posted on March 17 2020
Your first business trip is always exciting. Added to the fact that someone is paying for you to see somewhere new, it can also be seen as a step forward in your career - a chance to prove yourself. But, starting with your second business trip, the stress of travel...
When Is It Time for New Dress Shirts?
Posted on March 05 2020
Springtime, that’s when!! With springtime upon us, and the corresponding switch over from winter to summer menswear wardrobes, it's the perfect time to reassess your dress shirts and fill in any gaps. Actually, it's a great time to take stock of your entire wardrobe. But mens’ dress shirts are not...
Menswear Style Check: 7+ Wardrobe Essentials
Posted on February 18 2020
Whether you’re just starting to develop your menswear wardrobe or your walk-in closet is sorted by colour, season and occasion, it's always good to do an occasional style check to make sure you’re on point. 7+ Men’s Wardrobe Essentials Every man will have what he feels are essentials for his...
The Secret to Always Looking Your Best
Posted on February 06 2020
We’ve recently told you in the blog about “3 Ways to Look Great That Have Nothing to Do With What You Wear” and “How to Look Better in Anything You Wear”. But a recent image of Brad Pitt pointed out that we may not have given you the real secret...
4 Tips to Develop Your Personal Men’s Clothing Style
Posted on January 15 2020
Not every man is born with an eye for fashion. The lucky thing for those who have always struggled to find a personal men’s clothing style is that they could always just hide behind a standard men’s suit, a golf shirt and chinos, or a t-shirt and jeans. If you...
How to Dress for Different Business Situations
Posted on January 06 2020
If you need to regularly wear a mens’ suit to work, You should have at least 10 complete suits in your wardrobe. That way, you’ll never have to repeat a suit in any one week, even if some are at the cleaners. You can include seasonal summer and winter options....
New Year’s Resolutions for Men’s Style
Posted on December 20 2019
How was it for you? Was it everything you hoped for? Or one you never want to repeat? For most of us, this past year was a mix of the two, hopefully a bit more of the former and less of the latter. As we come to the end of...
4 Ideas to Style a Men’s Wardrobe for the Holidays
Posted on December 10 2019
Unless you’re in a heated annual competition for the worst Christmas sweater, there’s really no need to make any significant investment in your wardrobe for the holiday season. If you’ve kept your wardrobe up-to-date, you should have at least a few selections that are suitable for holiday wear to office...
Tips for Choosing the Right Business Suit for Your Body Type
Posted on November 27 2019
The unfairness of life can strike in unexpected ways. We all want to look our best in a business suit. But it’s just not as simple as finding a suit that looks good. Why? Because those suits usually look good on models that have a certain body type. A body...
How to Look Better in Anything You Wear
Posted on November 13 2019
Why do you invest in quality menswear? It’s simple, you want to look your best, express your personality and take advantage of the other benefits, like the confidence boost it gives you. But, regardless of how much you spend on your wardrobe, whether it’s men’s dress clothes or casual wear, ...
The Right Way to Care for Men’s Suits
Posted on October 17 2019
It's just about the worst thing for a clothier to see. A customer makes the investment in one of our fine men’s suits, we take the time to get the right fabric, fit, colours and accessories. Then we find out that the suit ends up on a wire hanger...
3 Ways to Look Great That Have Nothing to Do With What You Wear
Posted on September 23 2019
Why do you take the time to dress well? You may have many of your own reasons, but chances are you want menswear that makes you feel better - and reflects how you feel. You want to look your best. And you like being on point fashion-wise. Whether that reasoning...
When Did the Fabric in Men’s Jeans Change?
Posted on September 11 2019
Some men go out for cocktails in them. Others play baseball in them. Many renovate the house in them. But regardless of the variety of scenarios in which men’s jeans play a supporting role, one thing remains constant. They are made of the same good old cotton denim as they...
4 Menswear Travel Tips for Fall/Winter
Posted on August 19 2019
Whether you’re planning a trip this fall to avoid the summer tourist rush, or a winter getaway down south, the following menswear travel tips will help you travel efficiently, comfortably and in style. Fall & Winter Menswear Travel Tips Use one or more of the following tips to improve your...
The Fast Style Guide to Business Casual for Men
Posted on August 03 2019
Quick: if your office has a business casual dress code, can you wear those stylish and expensive sneakers you just bought? The answer, as it often is to questions of what’s included in business casual, is a resounding “maybe”. What can be included in a business casual wardrobe is a...
5 Fitness Tips for Men Who Don’t Like to Workout
Posted on July 26 2019
In a recent post, we told you to “get fit” if you’re over 40 but still want to dress stylishly. But we know not every man wants to be tied to a fitness routine, wear embarrassing gym clothes and/or ride a bicycle all over the place. Still, even if you’re...
6 Tips for Men’s Style Over 40
Posted on July 15 2019
It’s so difficult to let go. You’ve always been on the leading edge of the trendiest men's fashions. But time catches up to the best of us. And if you stick with the latest hipster trends, well, you can start to look a little, how shall we say, ridiculous. But...
What Menswear To Pack For Summer Travel
Posted on June 17 2019
Even if you’re just for a cottage vacation, summer is a time of travel. But if you’re on a business trip, or going to a wedding, then what menswear to pack for summer travels becomes a bit of an issue. At once, you want to travel light, but still have...
Summer Trends In Men's Fashion
Posted on June 12 2019
If there is one good reason for living in a place that’s cold for four months every year, it’s when you get the chance to check out the summer trends in men’s fashion! And the most popular spring and summer trends are the ones that show up on the street...
3 Unique Bachelor Party Gift Ideas for Your Groomsmen
Posted on May 22 2019
Considering how much there is to do leading up to the wedding day, coming up with bachelor party gift ideas for your groomsmen can feel like a chore more than the great opportunity that it really is. Actual gift ideas are easy to come by, like a personalized beer mug....
How To Style White Jeans For Men
Posted on May 14 2019
Why do you need to know how to style white jeans for men? First, winter’s finally over and summer’s coming. Second, whether or not your wardrobe includes a pair of white jeans, they're probably a far more versatile fashion item than you imagine. Many men balk at wearing white jeans....
3 Techniques for How To Fold A Suit
Posted on April 23 2019
Even if you’re not bothered by wearing a suit jacket wrinkled because you didn’t fold or pack it properly, other people might notice. Important people. Like the person who will decide whether or not you get the contract. But by simply learning how to fold a suit jacket the right...
How to Style a Watch
Posted on April 09 2019
Traditional analog wrist watches are the fashion accessory that refuse to die. In the face of digital watches, Apple watches and smartphones that have more “watch” functions than the average watch, analog watches are as popular now as ever. And, perhaps most surprisingly of all, more attention than ever is...
How To Plan A Bachelor Party
Posted on March 20 2019
From being in charge of the rings to delivering the best man’s speech during the reception, as the chosen best man for your friend's wedding, you have lots of critical responsibilities. One of the first is to organize and throw a bachelor party. You probably won’t have the honour many...
How to Rock Men’s Winter Style
Posted on February 20 2019
Whether you love winter, or love to hate it, one thing’s true. It’s tougher to look stylish under jackets, toques, boots and mittens than in summer’s multi-coloured, widely-varied wardrobes. But that doesn't mean you can’t can’t show a unique flair for men’s winter styles. The basis for stylish winter men’s...
Where To Buy Saxx Underwear
Posted on February 07 2019
If you’re wondering where to buy Saxx underwear, you are clearly ahead of the curve. You’re doing what many other men have yet to do. You’re taking a stand against underwear that’s uncomfortable, offers little or no support and prevents chafing. You’re trying to find what MensHealth.com claims could be...
3 Tips for How to Wear a Bowtie
Posted on January 23 2019
First, this is not a post about how to tie a bow tie. We gave you a link to a great how-to guide on tie knots in a previous post. That said, bow ties are perhaps the most complex of all men’s neckwear. Even if you know all about the...
Don’t Make These New Suit Mistakes
Posted on January 09 2019
If you’re a regular reader of the Ed’s Fine Imports blog, hopefully you’ve picked up a menswear tip or two. But even the most informed men’s clothing fashionistas can make a blunder on occasion. And nowhere is that truer than in the tailored new suit mistakes we see men making...
8 Simple Steps to Pack a Suit Like a Boss
Posted on December 19 2018
Sure, you can pack a suit in a garment bag. It’s probably the best way to make sure your suit doesn’t look like a dishrag when you unpack. But, if you like to travel fast and light, garment bags are a drag. You can only really use them for business...
Trendy Outfits for Men 2019
Posted on December 12 2018
Don’t you love the year-end? It’s the holiday season! But, even better, it’s when we get to look at all the upcoming trendy outfits for men in 2019. Overall Mens Fashion Trends for 2019 Fashion trends and street style have many influences. The political and/or economic climates, the discovery of...
The Essentials of a Menswear Wardrobe
Posted on November 21 2018
Regardless of how extensive your menswear wardrobe is, how much you spend on clothes each year or how on-trend you are, one thing is for sure. You will have a moment where you say to yourself, “I don’t have anything to wear”. The Basic Menswear Wardrobe You maintain a wardrobe...
A Quick Review of Menswear ‘How To’ Guides
Posted on November 19 2018
Hot on the heels of our informative “Your Complete Guide to Shining Men’s Shoes” blog post series, we thought you might like to get more tips on the “how to’s” of menswear. Unfortunately, too many guys feel the only requirement for looking good is staying on trend with the latest...
Your Complete Guide to Shining Men’s Shoes - The Technique
Posted on October 29 2018
In Your Complete Guide to Shining Men’s Shoes - The Tools, we looked at the tools and polishes you need to keep your shoes looking great and lasting longer. Today, we’ll show you how to wield those tools, apply those polishes and get a mirror-like shine on your shoes every...
Your Complete Guide to Shining Men’s Shoes Part One - The Tools
Posted on October 18 2018
Maintaining your reputation as a sharp-dressed man isn’t easy. Let’s face it, anyone with a budget can buy a well-designed and fitted wardrobe, practice good grooming, and generally play the part. So how does a person who truly deserves the monicker ‘sharp-dressed man’ stand out from the pretenders? It’s all...
3 Quick Men's Fashion Tips for Staying Stylish this Fall
Posted on September 24 2018
There’s nothing quite like the change of seasons here in Markham and the GTA. Even if you don’t like the extremes of heat or cold, it’s always a refreshing change as we head into a new time of year. And you get to switch your wardrobe for each new season...
How to Make You Business Suits Last Longer
Posted on September 12 2018
Just in case you want to make every business suit in your wardrobe look old, all you need to do is buy a new suit. Instantly, all the suits that were perfectly fine up to now all look tired and worn. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You’re...
Get Rid of These Clothes Now to Make Way for Fall Menswear
Posted on August 30 2018
Despite the bouts of heat and humidity, it’s been a fantastic summer here in Markham and the GTA. But, as all good things must, this summer is coming to an end. If there's anything good about the end of summer is that it's a great time to clear out your...
Please Stop Making These Menswear Blunders
Posted on August 23 2018
Staying on top of menswear styles isn’t always easy. Sometimes new trends and fashions are right in your wheelhouse; like they were tailor-made for you. Other times, you wear a style that isn’t quite you, but you like to be on point. But whether a menswear trend suits you naturally...
How to Dress for a Cocktail Party
Posted on July 18 2018
While alcoholic beverages have been distilled for all of known human history, the cocktail party is a relatively recent social phenomenon. While its exact beginnings are unknown, it’s generally agreed that cocktail parties were first organized in the early 20th century by the idle rich. They were an opportunity to...
5 Tips & Tricks of Good Grooming for Men
Posted on July 16 2018
Good grooming for men goes way beyond keeping your hair styled. Have you ever wondered how some guys seem to look good in anything they wear? They can be wearing a shirt that looks like it was tailored for an elephant, pants from the last century - and white socks -...
