In my opinion there is never a time for you to be inappropriately dressed. You may find that to be bias since I work on perfecting the image and lifestyles of our clients. In fact, it is better to be over dressed for an occasion or event than underdressed. You can always bring it down, but rarely can you bring it up. Whether we agree with it or not people will treat you differently based on your appearance. It may not be right but that is the way it is. Don’t judge a book by the cover, but we always do.
There are rules or languages for opportunities. Here is what I mean. I learned in a meeting this week that there is a language for every environment. For example, occupations have a language. Teachers have a language that gives them the ability to work effectively in the field of Education and it is different than the language of a corporate executive expanding a business.
If you want to be taken seriously and maximize opportunities my suggestion is to learn the language. It’s called “Dress Wellish”. We need to know and be fluent in the language of opporuntities, appearance and image. Being prepared is one and looking the part both professionally and casually is the other. Do not cut corners. It will come back to bite you if you do.
Coincidentally, I have found that my experiences and the advice I give to my clients are at times born out of my own short comings and discoveries. Some of them funny and some not so funny. Of course this reminds me of a time when I rushed out the house to go to the grocery store to pick up a few items. I didn’t have time to get dressed because I was strapped for time because if was halftime of the Super Bowl (Eagles/Patriots).
Not really thinking of running into anyone, just when I let my guard down…BAM! As I least expected it, I bump into a prospective client from the Channel 6 news. Excited to finally meet him but quickly realizing I’m in a dilemma because of the attire I have on. Lack of attire would be better stated. Wrinkled T-shirt, green ¾ length shorts, flip flops and no lotion or cream for the legs and feet. Reflecting on this occasion makes me pause to LOL!
Needless to say I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to meet my potential client face to face. So I go for it! What do I have to lose? I introduce myself and deliver the most beautiful, the most elegant key positioning statement about our company, better known as your 2 minute elevator pitch. I laid that thing down with precision. Like the delivery from Barack Obama’s convention speech in 2006. If there was an audience there I would have gotten a standing ovation. It was that hot! I had him…
…until he took his eyes from the precise words that I stated to the clothing that I had on and the crustiness of my feet. The question that came to my mind again, is, “What do I have to lose?” After it all was said and done I had everything to lose. An opportunity to build a lasting relationship, develop and create a client’s signature appearance and future business relationship this would have produced.
Although this is a comical but true encounter, there are many more positive situations that have happen because I was dress appropriately. Trust me they far outweigh this unpleasant but educational experience.
So again, if you want to be taken seriously, my suggestion is to learn the language and dress like it. It’s not about the money you invest or the style you create, it’s more about the attention to detail and the ability to maximize the moment. There are only a few opportunities in life for you to capitalize on and you have to do everything you can to differentiate yourself from the competition. One of the ways you can accomplish this is to dress well…
I mean it when I say we are only a phone call, a text or a tweet away. Don’t go unprepared or underdressed. Call me and we will make sure you are looking your best. If you don’t believe me you can ask some of our clients…send a tweet…
Stitched Custom Clothing is a leading provider of luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for some of the most influential people in the world. Using high quality fabrics from the most recognizable mills around the world, skilled craftsmanship and hand finished accoutrements, we bring to you garments that are as unique as our clients.
Dress Well,
Stitched Custom Clothing
Showroom/By Appointment Only:
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-203-8458 (Toll Free)
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
"Heroic"...The Cloth For You to Be Super
Fabrics are always at the heart of Scabal’s products, and many new ranges have been introduced for this Spring-Summer season. This collection is taking an upbeat view, with more confident styles and brighter summer colors.
With “Heroic”, it’s back to basics with this 280g revival from the 1960s when Scabal brought out the first-ever Super 100’s. This time, no special finishes, no new effects, just an honest good quality. The designs of the “Heroic” bunch, that contains 61 different articles, are more colorful with fancy checks and strongly contrasting stripes.
At Stitched Custom Clothing our mission is to provide luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for the most influential people in the world. Using only the finest fabrics and linings from the most recognized mills throughout the world, combined with skilled craftsmanship and hand finished accoutrements we bring to you garments that are as unique and individual as each of our clients. We welcome you to explore in more detail, The Stitched Experience.
Dress Well,
Showroom by Appointment Only:
Stitched Custom Clothing
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-203-8458 (Toll Free)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (Email)
www.stitchedonline.com (Website)
With “Heroic”, it’s back to basics with this 280g revival from the 1960s when Scabal brought out the first-ever Super 100’s. This time, no special finishes, no new effects, just an honest good quality. The designs of the “Heroic” bunch, that contains 61 different articles, are more colorful with fancy checks and strongly contrasting stripes.
At Stitched Custom Clothing our mission is to provide luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for the most influential people in the world. Using only the finest fabrics and linings from the most recognized mills throughout the world, combined with skilled craftsmanship and hand finished accoutrements we bring to you garments that are as unique and individual as each of our clients. We welcome you to explore in more detail, The Stitched Experience.
Dress Well,
Showroom by Appointment Only:
Stitched Custom Clothing
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-203-8458 (Toll Free)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (Email)
www.stitchedonline.com (Website)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Zegna's Trofeo & Cool Effects Make a Lethal Combination
GREAT NEWS! We are excited to be offering you the Spring/Summer 2011 Trofeo Collection of Luxury Jacketings from Ermenegildo Zegna. This collection also features 5 "Cool Effects" that will help you in more ways than one...
TROFEO 600 - 'TROFEO' is a legendary fabric owing its name to the excellence of the raw materials used in making it. The most precious of wools is woven with 15% naturally lustrous silk. The measure of the silk count is 600. The 600 silk yarns is the finest existing on the market, as it is five times finer than a high quality wool yarn. The natural luster of the silk highlights the fineness and appeal of wool, making the 'TROFEO 600' fabric an ideal fabric for summer jackets. Naturally bright, light, with a subtle sheen and a smooth silky touch. Ideal for day or night, it is for men who love the look of silk, but also insist on the performance of wool.
COOL EFFECT - This seasons 'High Performance Cool Effect', blazers in the collection offer protection against the heat produced by natural sunlight, by reflecting the suns rays. The classic 'High Performance' woolen fabric from the Lanificio Ermenegildo Zegna is given an exclusive wash treatment. This enables the surface of dark fabrics to replicate the properties of white fabrics, reflecting 80% of direct sunlight, where they would normally only reflect 20%, thus minimizes heat build up and cooling the effect of the summer sun. The 'Cool Effect' treatment does not affect the fabrics handle, which remains light, soft and sumptuous offering the wearing not only an impeccable appearance but also maximum comfort in hot climates.
These luxury sport jackets will be available for order beginning Monday, April 18th. Call to schedule your appointment today!
At Stitched Custom Clothing our mission is to provide luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for the most influential people in the world. Using only the finest fabrics and linings from the most recognized mills throughout the world, combined with skilled craftsmanship and hand finished accoutrements we bring to you garments that are as unique and individual as each of our clients. We welcome you to explore in more detail, The Stitched Experience.
Dress Well,
Showroom by Appointment Only:
Stitched Custom Clothing
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-203-8458 (Toll Free)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (Email)
www.stitchedonline.com (Website)
TROFEO 600 - 'TROFEO' is a legendary fabric owing its name to the excellence of the raw materials used in making it. The most precious of wools is woven with 15% naturally lustrous silk. The measure of the silk count is 600. The 600 silk yarns is the finest existing on the market, as it is five times finer than a high quality wool yarn. The natural luster of the silk highlights the fineness and appeal of wool, making the 'TROFEO 600' fabric an ideal fabric for summer jackets. Naturally bright, light, with a subtle sheen and a smooth silky touch. Ideal for day or night, it is for men who love the look of silk, but also insist on the performance of wool.
COOL EFFECT - This seasons 'High Performance Cool Effect', blazers in the collection offer protection against the heat produced by natural sunlight, by reflecting the suns rays. The classic 'High Performance' woolen fabric from the Lanificio Ermenegildo Zegna is given an exclusive wash treatment. This enables the surface of dark fabrics to replicate the properties of white fabrics, reflecting 80% of direct sunlight, where they would normally only reflect 20%, thus minimizes heat build up and cooling the effect of the summer sun. The 'Cool Effect' treatment does not affect the fabrics handle, which remains light, soft and sumptuous offering the wearing not only an impeccable appearance but also maximum comfort in hot climates.
These luxury sport jackets will be available for order beginning Monday, April 18th. Call to schedule your appointment today!
At Stitched Custom Clothing our mission is to provide luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for the most influential people in the world. Using only the finest fabrics and linings from the most recognized mills throughout the world, combined with skilled craftsmanship and hand finished accoutrements we bring to you garments that are as unique and individual as each of our clients. We welcome you to explore in more detail, The Stitched Experience.
Dress Well,
Showroom by Appointment Only:
Stitched Custom Clothing
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-203-8458 (Toll Free)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (Email)
www.stitchedonline.com (Website)
Monday, March 21, 2011
The Dress Well Trunk Show Tour-Downtown Boston March 25 & 26th
Join us on Friday, March 25th & Saturday, March 26th for The Dress Well Trunk Show held at the Downtown Courtyard Marriott located at 275 Tremont Street in Boston. Stitched Custom Clothing will be showcasing the latest fabrics and designs from the "Red Line Collection" for the Spring/Summer 2011 season.
The Red Line Collection includes fabrics from Dormueil Amadeus, Loro Piana, Vitale Barberis and Scabal to name a few.We understand clothing and appearance are one of the most significant aspects of your professions, so we welcome the opportunity for you to explore in more detail, "The STITCHED EXPERIENCE".
With luxurious fabrics, state of the art craftsmanship and one of a kind personal attention and detail we can help you create your own wardrobe for any season.
More importantly, what you may not know is for the price you would purchase a ready to wear garment from a fine men's store, you can invest in a custom garment for the same price or less. You will not be disappointed. Come see for yourself.
Remember...Fashion fades, style is eternal ~ Yves Saint Laurent
Call or visit us online http://www.stitchedonline.com/contact.html to schedule an appointment for your one-on-one consultation. We look forward to seeing you there.
Dress Well,
Stitched Custom Clothing
800-203-8458
www.stitchedonline.com (Website)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (email)
Monday, March 14, 2011
For The Perennial All-Star In You
Stitched Custom Clothing, a leading provider of luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for the most influential people in the world introduces the Vitale Barberis Perennial Classics.
This group of 81 micro-touch super 110's and 21 doeskin super 110's along with the 78 Revenge Super 130's gives clients an arsenal of year round cloths that is unrivaled.
The micro-touch hand of the Perennial Classics is slightly loftier and softer than that of the Revenge Collection and at 265 grams it will be comfortable in all climates.
The collection also features three super fine basket weaves that will be perfect for your blazer and sports jacket desires.
Simply put, "Mr. Customer, I can not have you walking in to meetings this summer when it's 100 degrees outside, looking like a wrinkled up, wet mess. Take a look at this collection and imagine yourself in one or two these suits. They are lightweight, handle well when traveling, wrinkle resistant and elegant!"
The exquisite wools used by Barberis have their origin in Australia, where Merino sheep are bred under the strictest of regimens on farms owned by Barberis or with which they have exclusive arrangements. The wool contains no trace of dark fiber and must be free of contamination. It must have a superior soft hand. But that is only the beginning…
In the privacy of your office or in the comfort of your home, Stitched Custom Clothing can help you create your wardrobe for any season. Call for your appointment today!
This group of 81 micro-touch super 110's and 21 doeskin super 110's along with the 78 Revenge Super 130's gives clients an arsenal of year round cloths that is unrivaled.
The micro-touch hand of the Perennial Classics is slightly loftier and softer than that of the Revenge Collection and at 265 grams it will be comfortable in all climates.
The collection also features three super fine basket weaves that will be perfect for your blazer and sports jacket desires.
Simply put, "Mr. Customer, I can not have you walking in to meetings this summer when it's 100 degrees outside, looking like a wrinkled up, wet mess. Take a look at this collection and imagine yourself in one or two these suits. They are lightweight, handle well when traveling, wrinkle resistant and elegant!"
The exquisite wools used by Barberis have their origin in Australia, where Merino sheep are bred under the strictest of regimens on farms owned by Barberis or with which they have exclusive arrangements. The wool contains no trace of dark fiber and must be free of contamination. It must have a superior soft hand. But that is only the beginning…
In the privacy of your office or in the comfort of your home, Stitched Custom Clothing can help you create your wardrobe for any season. Call for your appointment today!
The Vitale Barberis Perrennial Collection starting at $1,195.00.
Dress Well,
Stitched Custom Clothing
Showroon by Appointments Only:
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-203-8458 (Toll Free)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (Email)
http://www.stitchedonline.com/ (Website)
Monday, March 7, 2011
The Hanover Collection: An Education on Shirts
Gingham Checks
Functional yet fashionable, worn as an undated solid. Easy to match with any tie,... solid, stripe or pattern. We will help you earn compliments with colors like emerald green, fire engine red, french rose, and violet. Style with American or British Spreads. For a casual interpretation, the Madison Hidden Button down. Have fun with French cuffs or non-fold French with tabs.
Micro Checks
When you need a muted solid that you can match with any business suit, the micro check is a great choice. These 10 colors can add a little zip without going over the top. The white grounds will give you confidence that you can match ties to any jacket. The muted pattern can be treated as a dress or casual shirt depending on the styling.
Functional yet fashionable, worn as an undated solid. Easy to match with any tie,... solid, stripe or pattern. We will help you earn compliments with colors like emerald green, fire engine red, french rose, and violet. Style with American or British Spreads. For a casual interpretation, the Madison Hidden Button down. Have fun with French cuffs or non-fold French with tabs.
Micro Checks
When you need a muted solid that you can match with any business suit, the micro check is a great choice. These 10 colors can add a little zip without going over the top. The white grounds will give you confidence that you can match ties to any jacket. The muted pattern can be treated as a dress or casual shirt depending on the styling.
Multi-Tracked Checks
Whenever we infuse the line with these "mostly vertical" checks they get a great response! Whether its white ground or pastel, the predominance of the vertical weave will give any man flair and the confidence that this check will make you feel taller and better looking!
Bengal Stripes
This pattern was popular during the Bengal wars in India. British gentlemen often accented a blazer or suit with a smart stripe of each color on white grounds. From a distance it can almost appear as a solid shirt. Very much in style, even the most conservative or fashionable man can add Bengal stripes for Spring and Summer in violet, red and black. By the way, Purple Label, $485.00. Custom tailored from Stitched Custom $135.00 from the Hanover Collection
This pattern was popular during the Bengal wars in India. British gentlemen often accented a blazer or suit with a smart stripe of each color on white grounds. From a distance it can almost appear as a solid shirt. Very much in style, even the most conservative or fashionable man can add Bengal stripes for Spring and Summer in violet, red and black. By the way, Purple Label, $485.00. Custom tailored from Stitched Custom $135.00 from the Hanover Collection
Micro Stripes
Over the years micro stripes have been widely worn by financiers. These timeless staples will add strength to any man's portfolio. If you you strictly wear white and blue solids, this is a very safe shirt to get you to step out of your comfort zone. Long staple 2-ply cottons are naturally wrinkle resistant and retain their color.
Colored Stripes
These are a must for completing your wardrobe. Accent the base color of a business suit with the accent color in the stripe. Some of you like white grounds for the day and colored grounds for the night. We can imagine you seeing the possibilities with these gems.
Over the years micro stripes have been widely worn by financiers. These timeless staples will add strength to any man's portfolio. If you you strictly wear white and blue solids, this is a very safe shirt to get you to step out of your comfort zone. Long staple 2-ply cottons are naturally wrinkle resistant and retain their color.
Colored Stripes
These are a must for completing your wardrobe. Accent the base color of a business suit with the accent color in the stripe. Some of you like white grounds for the day and colored grounds for the night. We can imagine you seeing the possibilities with these gems.
For more information of our custom shirts, suits or custom ties, please visit us on the web or call us to schedule an appointment in the privacy of your office or in the comfort of your home. One of our Wardrobe Consultants are waiting to hear from you.
Dress Well,
Stitched Custom Clothing
Showroom by Appointments Only:
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-203-8458 (Toll Free)
www.stitchedonline.com (Website)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (email)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Stitched Custom Clothing's Spring Custom Shirt Sale
Stitched Custom Clothing a leading provider of luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for the most influential people in the world is having its Spring Custom Shirt Sale once again. Customers who purchase 4 custom shirts (reg priced) will recieve the 5th shirt FREE!
But guess what? That's not all! Haven't had the custom experience? First time customers can purchase 1 custom shirt and receive 20% off.
Choose from over 1,000 swatches with unlimited designs and hand finished details. Try our Stitched Signature monogramming for the subtle yet distinguishing look (pictured above).
In the privacy of your office or in the comfort of your home one of our Wardrobe Consultants will help you customized or add to your existing wardbrobe. Call for your appointment today! Custom shirts starting at $124.95.
Offer expires 3.31.2011
For More information call 800-203-8458
Dress Well,
Stitched Custom Clothing
Showroom/Appointments Only:
1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.stitchedonline.com/ (Website)
getstitched@stitchedonline.com (Email)
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