The Journal

Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the art of dressing well.

Optimizing Your Professional Attire For Warmer Weather

In our previous installment related to preparing your wardrobe for the changing seasons, we covered the best ways to optimize your professional attire for colder weather. We want to remind everyone that above all else, staying warm and staying safe is a top priority, so we understand that style might not be a major concern at this very moment; but when it is safe and comfortable enough to venture back outside on those brisk morning strolls to the office, it's worth glancing over.

Style

Quick Fashion Tips That Aren't Always Obvious

Often, small things can go overlooked and have a profound effect on your overall fashion sense, as one's style is only as good as the sum of all its component parts. Your belt, your shoes, your jacket, your tie, your dress shirt, and even your watch and cufflinks all work symbiotically to create a look that you'll either love or loathe by the end of any given evening. So how do we figure out what makes or breaks an outfit?

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Keeping A Broad Selection of Ties On Hand: How Many Is Too Many?

Out of all the accessories one may have in their wardrobe at their disposal, neckties along with bow ties have many benefits and versatile uses. Barring maybe cufflinks and extra buttons, ties take up the least amount of room as far as accessories go, so even if you're limited on closet space, your wardrobe should be accommodating even if you have close to a hundred ties. As far as their versatility is concerned, ties can change the overall vibe of your outfit if the occasion calls for it. Most of all, the greatest benefit of the tie by far is its endless style possibilities.

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Optimizing Your Professional Attire For Colder Weather

Now that winter is in full swing, it's doubtful that most of us are even thinking about venturing to the beach anywhere when the weather is sometimes a coin flip between a leisurely afternoon stroll and salting your driveway in preparation for the latest incoming ice storm. While we can't always predict the weather 100 percent of the time, we can at the very least keep our wardrobe ready for those wild temperature swings. Even with colder mercury readings outside, there are things you can do to ensure that you never have to compromise on style to stay warm.

This month, we’re thinking about the difference between a suit that fits and one that belongs to you. Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the quiet details that make it personal.
— ENZO

House Notes

The Future of Formal and Casual Office Dress

As far as anyone can tell, the New Normal is here to stay, at least for a while. With more people working from home than ever before, dress codes in many business circles across the globe have tended to skew toward the casual side, even in cases where people are still expected to show up to a physical office. In spite of this, standards of professionalism haven't fallen by the wayside, and dressing the part for whatever industry you're working in is as important as it ever was.

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Keeping Your Professionalism Up For Zoom Meetings and Videoconferences

Zoom meetings, Skype chats, and videoconferences are all the rage these days, especially as many of us are stuck—or gifted with, rather—working from home. While many in the professional world are already familiar with these services, some still struggle with these emerging technologies, especially since there isn't a universally accepted code of etiquette as there is with phones, emails, and texts, other than being generally polite as you would otherwise.

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Holiday Parties and Holiday Photos in the New Normal

Thanksgiving is here, and Christmas is just around the corner. While in years past this was a time for large holiday gatherings across the country, this year is bound to be a little different with the ongoing pandemic still in full swing. However, this does not mean that all gatherings need to be foregone. There are still ways to get together with friends and family safely, and even if your holiday gatherings plan on being on the smaller side, there will likely be tons of opportunities to capture those precious moments on camera. In this article, we'll touch on the several ways you can dress your best for holiday photo opportunities, no matter what dress codes your family or friends decide to run with.