A Suit That Fits Blog

With the whole country gearing up for the diamond jubilee all eyes are on the Royal family and here at A Suit That Fits we have an extra special interest in the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate Middleton is a great example of how tailoring can enhance your potential, both visually and socially.

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With Merly Streep's recent Oscar win it is just a reminder that there is so much to love about this amazing actress. Already this year she has not only won an Oscar but a Bafta too, with many other awards to follow I expect.

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So it was Oscars time again and here at A Suit That Fits we had our beady eyes on the red carpet men's fashion. There were a lot of old favourites as well as some new stars to sink our teeth into. It's always great to see who went with a traditional dinner suit and who tried something a bit more daring.

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Being the mother of the bride there is not only the inevitable chaos of helping to organise the big day but also the question of what to wear. Looking elegance and sophisticated are at the forefront of any outfit choice with colour and style being a mind field of decisions.

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Gone are the days when Brides only wear white and so to it seems are the restrictions of the kind of suits that bridegrooms can don for their big day. With the advent of many alternative wedding styles it is quite exciting to be in the studio at the moment and see what interesting ideas walk through my door.

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An ever-present question when I tell people what I do, is what is it that makes me love menswear and tailoring in particular? I must admit that I do love being asked this, purely because it lets me rant on about a subject that is very close to my heart.

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Cary grant is a timeless and popular style icon. With easy charm and known for his transatlantic accent you might be forgiven for not knowing that this dapper gent was originally from Bristol .

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With David and I both in the Bristol studio we are perfectly located to pop over to Wales or down to Devon to talk to the lovely people of Cardiff and Exeter about sartorial advice. We go to both cities twice a month, two very lovely cities, with very individual styles.

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In the Spring of this year we were told that the double breasted jacket was making a come back. We saw it a lot on the catwalks, but this last month in our Bristol Studio in Queen Square we've definitely been seeing it on the men of the South West.

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I would be lying if I were to say that like so many others I did not love Cate Blanchett. Not only is she a good actress, she has the kind of beauty and style that is timeless. Her porcelain white skin and crazy cheek bones, although feminine, can pull off an androgynous look incredible well.

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