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Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

Top 5 Tips for Tailoring Appointments

Whether it’s your first time to have your clothes altered or you’re a pro at getting pinned, here are some tips to make your visit smoother

Why Almost All of Your Zippers Have the Letters “YKK” on Them

Check out the zipper on whatever jacket you're wearing now. We bet it's stamped with the letters "YKK."

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

5 Tips For Getting Your Groom Ready For Your Wedding Day

You want to make sure that you look just right for your wedding day. But at the same time it’s his wedding too, so your husband-to-be looks needs to look the part too. Check out these groom's wedding planning tips.

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

Guide to Purchasing a Sewing Machine

When it comes to sewing machines and fabric variances, you want a machine that's going to be able to tackle any job & provide the best comfort of use possible.

Wedding Tuxedo Rentals: Choices, Ideas and Tips

How to Pack Formal Wear

What you should know about packing a bag or suitcase for a formal event.

Tips On Formal Wear

Most people would agree that there is something special about a man in a tux. Follow these tips to insure that your tuxedo/formal wear fits properly.

6 Easy Ways To Individualise Your Formal Wear

What many feel are the limitations of formal wear are actually strengths: a good suit or tux is a blank canvas for you to customised. We bring you 6 foolproof ways of adding personality and interest to your formal attire, from subtle collar bars and lapel pins to unconventional shirts and footwear.

Tips to buy summery formal wear

When it comes to workwear, finding the right balance between comfort and style is a must, say experts.

Tailoring Tips You'll Need for Your Wardrobe Overhaul

Formal Wear Hacks Every Man Must Know

We believe that formal wear shouldn't be hard, and certainly not stressful. These basic formal wear hacks will simplify your style on your event day.

What Defines A Formal Wedding

What defines a formal wedding? The easy answer is "whatever you want it to mean." Knowing the guidelines can help you when making other planning decisions.

How to Find a Good Tailor

For the man who's just starting to upgrade his wardrobe, and doesn't have a reliable tailor on call, how can you tell a good shop from a bad one?

7 Signs of a Great Tailor

Become BFFs with your tailor.

A tailor is arguably your most important asset when it comes to dressing thinner. A good tailor can alter anything you own to custom fit your body because, let’s face it, we weren’t all built like Gisele Bundchen. And if we haven’t made it clear enough already, the right fit is everything. From shortening sleeves, nipping waists, hiking up hems, and even changing the fit of a winter coat, a tailor can work wonders on your wardrobe.

How to Save on Tailoring

Spend less at the seamstress with these penny-pinching tips from a professional tailor.