Important ‪#‎formalwear‬ elements

Cummerbund
Cummerbund was first adapted by British officers in India when they started wearing the accessory instead of a waistcoat. A broad waist-sash, it is worn usually with dinner jackets or tuxedos, and in recent times, it has become an essential part of black tie. While wearing it, one needs to be careful that the trousers should be worn around the level of the naval, and half the cummerbund needs to cover the shirt, while the other half, the trousers.

Bowtie
A form of necktie, it is best to match its colour with your cummerbund, if you are wearing one. However, black still rules and is the safest option when it comes to bowties.

Patent leather shoes
No black tie look is complete without patent leather shoes. These shiny shoes, with a glass like finish make your look seem fresh. While patent leather shoes are available in various colours, black is always the safest and a more classier option.

Cufflinks
A smart pair of cufflinks can complete the look. Ideally, they need to be matched with a bowtie, however you can also contrast them with your shirt studs. At times, people also coordinate the cufflinks with their watch, belt buckle or even rings.

Tips to make high heels wearable

Walking comfortably in high heels is not everyone’s cup of tea. Try to roughen up the sole, give your shoes a test drive before you walk out wearing them or spray your feet with deodorant to ease out the experience.

* Make the sole rough: Every time you buy a new pair, take a pair of scissors to the bottoms to roughen them up. Spitting on the soles of shoes also helps. Some use hairspray to give them a bit more grip.

* Wear your shoes once you get home: No matter how silly it feels to be walking round in stilettoes in your pyjamas, give it a test drive. That way you can work out which bits of the shoe rub your feet. Then you stick fabric plasters on the painful bits of your feet, briefly soak them in water before slipping straight back into your shoes and walking around again. This will let your shoes mould. When you do wear your shoes again, they shouldn't rub.

* Tape toes: If you walk in an unsteady manner while wearing heels, tape your third and fourth toes along from your big toe together. Just make sure you are not wearing open-toes shoes. This will keep foot muscles aligned, which allows the ball of your foot to be steadier.

* Use deodorant, nail file and Vaseline: Spray your feet with deodorant beforehand to stop sweating and increase friction, which will help avoid blisters. You can also use a nail file to rub away any rough edges inside your shoes and coat them with a thin layer of Vaseline. This will avoid sharp edges rubbing and causing you pain or blisters later on.

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Fitzstudio guide for the"Spring/Summer 2014 trends for Men".

Trend 2. Cuffed Trouser/Jeans.

With a more futuristic design and applied on everything from sweat pants to suit pants, this year has seen the cuffed trousers making a comeback. It is comfortable, and when worn right, classy, giving you the ideal spring/summer look. However, it’s best to avoid cuffs on jeans and better to restrict the cuffed look to casual occasions. And, while choosing your pants, ensure that they are neat and slim.

BEST DRESSED MEN AT THE 2014 OSCAR AWARDS

It’s not easy for Men to make a mark amidst stunning women, haute couture and mesmerizing accessories. But these handsome hunks not only left a mark but stole the show altogether.

We have zeroed in on 10 men who nailed black tie dressing and were hands down the best dressed at the 2014 Oscar Awards.....

 

From War to Fashion - Journey of Chinos

• Chino cloth is a twill fabric, originally made of 100% cotton.

Chino cloth is twill weave

• Developed in the latter half of the 1800's for British and French military uniforms. Chino fabric was made to be simple, hard-wearing and comfortable for soldiers to wear. The use of natural earth-tone colors also began the move towards camouflage. 

Chino cloth used for military purpose initially

Chino cloth suitable for creating camouflage

• Later, migrated into civilian wear. The most common item made chino is trouser, widely called chinos. 

Most common use of chino cloth is for Chinos

• Initially made up of 100% cotton, Chinos now comes in cotton blend also and in various design and colors. 

Chinos are now fashion.

• Fitzstudio.co brought to you 100% cotton Chinos.

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• Shop for your favorite Chinos online on www. Fitzstudio.co. 

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Short Story of Shorts

A. Invention

During the Second World War there was a shortage of clothing in Bermuda, where British Army were present. Trousers were cut in length to overcome the shortage. It was later called Bermuda Shorts or Shorts.

Invention of Shorts in Bermuda

   B. Types of Shorts

1. Basic shorts - have no pockets or belt loops.

Basic Shorts

  2.  Walking shorts  - have pockets and belt loops.

Walking Shorts

3. Flat front shorts - formal shorts.

Flat Front Shorts

4.   Boxer Shorts - used as male underwear.

Boxer Shorts

5. Cargo shorts - Khaki Shorts with more than four pockets.

Cargo Shorts

6.   Cycling Shorts - Skin-tight worn by cyclists to reduce chafing.

Cycling Shorts

7.   Dolphin Shorts - An athletic Shorts, notable for visible binding of an contrasting color.

Dolphin Shorts

8. Hot pants - or "short shorts", they have an inseam length of 2 inches or less.

Short Shorts

9.  Skorts - Have a piece of fabric in front, creating the illusion of being a skirt from the front. 

Skorts

10.  Zip-off Shorts - A pair of long pants that zip off at the knee to change from pants to shorts. 

Zip off or Convertible Shorts