So I cheated.

But only a little bit…

In efforts to get some of our indiDenim customers to design custom shirts as a Valentine’s Day gift for their special somebody’s, I told them about this great discount first. Ok, sue me.

So in case you haven’t heard, until February 14th indiTailored is giving you 10% off of all of our custom shirts. In fact, I’ve even included some style advice right here (which can also be found in our design vault) for great evening looks with your Valentine that I designed. Take a look:

                                               
              Let’s Hear It For the Boy 

Here’s a great casual yet trendy look. Made from one of our finest Italian cottons, this shirt will give you subtle style.
                                                                                                         
   
              Oh My Man I Love Him So

If you’re going out for a romantic dinner out, this shirt is for you. With a white executive collar that compliments the colored vertical stripes that elongate your body, you’ll appear distinguished, slim, and stylish.
                                                       
   
                      My Lovely Valentine 

And if you’re more eccentric (or want to be), I would recommend this lavender color. There’s nothing more fashion-forward and masculine than rocking a color like lavender, and with the matching contrast collar and cuffs you’ll definitely get noticed.

So try out one of the shirts I designed or design your own. Either way, you get 10% off by using this code at checkout: indiLove.

Yes, the name is corny. But if I’m afforded one corny moment a year, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time. Keep that in mind for the special day, eh?

Enjoy the savings!

So tell me…what was your resolution for 2010? Better question: have you broken it yet? I know I have…

Was it to spend less money? Redefine your style?

These two resolutions may sound a little contradictory, but they don’t have to be. In 2010, let it be know that you can balance your wallet and your wardrobe, and here’s how: vary up your use of shirts.

Although we refer to most collared shirts as “dress” shirts, indiTailored has shown time and again how you can use tailored shirts for any occasion, be it for a night out on the town or Sunday brunch with the rents. Not only will you define your own style (trust me, it’s there), you will also save money by getting the most wear out of your outerwear.

In 2009 we saw some great trend revivals and dressed down looks, including flannel and checkered patterns coming back into every day style. Moving forward with 2010, let’s show some tailored love and embrace these relevant trends using different looks. Take it from Zac Efron in these three different looks:

(Images courtesy of Nylon Magazine and Teen Vogue Magazine)

In the first look, Zac styles a great street look, wearing his checkered shirt open, a skull cap, a casual V-neck, and a light wash every day jean. With his sleeves rolled up and his shirt unbuttoned Zac’s look is both casual and relaxed, perfect for every day.

In his second look, Zac tucks in his checkered shirt to make the look classier, yet still dresses it down (but not too much) with a pair of slim fit, dark wash jeans. This look is the perfect balance of classic and casual: while using casual apparel, Zac still maintains a tailored, clean look.

In the third look, Zac dresses up his checkered shirt with a blazer and skinny knit tie, proving that lumberjack shirts are not just for chopping wood. He styles an interesting and sophisticated look here.

So remember, it’s important to have great versatile basics (much easier when you design a custom shirt yourself) but it’s also important to know how to use what you’ve got. 

Hello there my well-tailored (or soon to be) friends. My name is Evan and I want to introduce myself as the newest member of the indiTailored team. I am ecstatic to be here to give my perspective on men’s fashion, trends, and to share my own personal style with you.

I’m also here as a resource on the often complicated world of menswear. The ladies may say they have it tough with their bra cup sizes and challenging figures, but who is there to teach us the basics? Who pulls guys aside when they are young and says “Hey, son. It’s time to learn about French cuffs!”?

No one. Until now…

In my posts I’ll be putting up essential style content, from taking your shirt measurements and tying ties, to pairing those ties with shirts and jeans. Using myself as an example, I’ll demonstrate that men too can customize the way their clothing looks and fits, accentuating their best assets and looking great. I’ll show that with a little know-how you can be on your way to looking sharp your way, feeling enabled and inspired to design your own outfits and express your own style. 

So never fear, gents. Whether you’re an experienced fashionisto or a total newbie to menswear, you’ve come to the right place. Stay tuned!

Ok gentlemen, this is it. The supreme enchilada, the party of all parties is finally just around the corner: New Year’s Eve.  And considering how crucial it is to look your finest on this particular evening, we’ve saved the New Year’s Eve holiday fashion tidbit for last.

Now whether you’ve realized yet (or not), you’ll have quite a lot to celebrate come December 31st. After all, not only is the whole year said and done, but you’ll have successfully made it through another holiday season with weird relatives and long-distance acquaintances who you’re afraid to be alone in the same room with.

And yes, we do admit that with New Year’s does come with social pressure to “do it up right,” but don’t let the hype intimidate. The key to the success is confidence. So guys, this means it’s time to put your best cuff forward and say, “goodbye 2009, helllllllllo 2010!” 

Clueless how to deal with all this fashion anxiety you didn’t even know you had? No worries, indiTailored’s got your back—literally.

For our “New Year’s Eve Party” shirt, we’ve chosen a bold purple and pink check look that’s sure to show off your confidence and kick the year off with a bang. Made from fine, 100% cotton straight outta Italy, this shirt is sure to make a statement on an evening that calls for just that.

And with purple contrast collars and cuffs, the three button barrel and a slick executive collar to finish the deal, this shirt comes well equipped with undeniable style and flare.

So cheers to you, my friend. With this shirt, 2010 is definitely lookin’ good…

After Santa comes, the feasting is over, and the extended family start to file out, the day after Christmas is suddenly a safe haven where you can breathe a sigh of relief because you’ve officially survived the holidays.

But listen gentleman, just because the big day is done, you don’t have permission to slip into your old college sweat suit. Like we talked about yesterday, your mom and even your girlfriend (if you were lucky enough to bring her home), still have to look at you.

That being said, although we still expect style when you get dressed post Christmas, we understand how crucial comfort is to you. After all, you have spent the past few weeks stressing to finish up work at the office, shop for holiday gifts, and deal with Aunt Betty who still likes to squeeze your cheeks.

The best part about indiTailored shirts is that we have looks for every occasion, including the days when you want to look good and still feel comfortable. So for our “Day After Christmas Shirt” we’ve chosen this casual, yet stylin’ bright blue/yellow striped shirt that strikes the perfect balance between too dressy and not dressy enough. This shirt screams “holiday appropriate” and lets your family and significant other know that although Christmas is over, you still care about putting yourself together.

If you decide to transition this shirt from daytime to night, pair it with a tie and blazer. Need to get some Grandma time in before you head back to your pad? Throw a cream colored sweater over this shirt and you’re guaranteed to look handsome, yet soo precious…