Friday, June 3, 2011
Tips to Pull Off a Seersucker Suit
Few men have a tough time pulling off a seersucker suit. Made from a light crinkled fabric, usually cotton, Seersucker suits have an alternating vertical striped pattern between white and another color. Given below are few ways to wear this suit without coming off looking like a total nerd.
- Opt for a color that won't make everyone stop, look at you, and throw on a pair of sunglasses. Men's seersucker suits are available in a range of colors striped with white such as red, peach, aqua, and pink. Choose these colors only if you have a deep desire to attract attention, no matter the kind. The best options are blue-and-white, cream, gray-and-white, or brown-and-white.
- Prefer a shirt that goes well with the suit. White shirt or a light shirt that matches the suit would always be the best option. Stay away from shirts with any pattern as they will clash with the already striped pattern on the suit. Instead of a wide collar, a shirt with a conservative collar is best.
- Select a tie that isn't too much decorated. Yet again, overly-busy patterns will clash. Better choose solids or conservative patterns. Bow ties are fine too, but a regular neck tie is best if you wish to avoid the nerdy look.
- Wearing a plain brown leather belt would be best option instead of that thick white one you were thinking of.
- You can put on almost any shoe, from brown brogues for a fancier occasion to white or brown bucks. You can even wear tennis shoes to casual events if you are wearing your seersucker jacket with jeans.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
DC area Summer Music and Arts Events
We're all about tuxedos and formal wear here at Metropolitan Formalwear, but that doesn't mean that we can't take our bowties off every once in a while (especially now that the DC summer weather has rolled in), and enjoy some summertime and outdoor arts and entertainment. Of course, we focus on the most refined entertainment we can find, so that we still have an excuse to wear cufflinks. The following are some of our favorites.
Check out this link for an article from Washingtonian Magazine entitled Ways to Get Your Summer Classical Music Fix. It includes some great ideas, including the ever-popular Wolf Trap Summer 2011 series. There's something about laying out on a blanket on the Wolf Trap lawn as the sun sets with a bottle of wine that signifies that summer has truly arrived.
Click here for the National Symphony Orchestra's summer series schedule, which includes performances at Wolf Trap including Sweeney Todd, Casablanca, and Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies.
For a slightly different vibe, check our the National Gallery's Jazz in The Garden Concert Series on Friday evenings through September 9 at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, right on the National Mall. It's quite literally the most fun you'll have on a Friday evening. Plus, it's free!The Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park has some great shows during its summer season. It's also a great venue to catch Washington Post's Going Out Guide Weekend Concerts, which is an annual series of free music.
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The Corcoran Gallery of Art has its free Summer Saturdays series, with Gallery tours, workshops, and demonstrations. Fun for the whole family!
Of course, Screen on the Green, Mondays - July 25 through August 15 on the National Mall - free and fun - and a classic DC experience. This year's movie selections are amazing! Click here for a list of many other outdoor movie festivals in and around DC.
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