There is nothing wrong with being a momma’s boy. In fact, there’s a long list of things that are right with having a special soft spot in your heart for your mom. After all, she did carry you around for 9 months, pack your lunches before school, and buy you clothes until you (recently?) learned how to dress yourself.

That being said, with all the tender love and care your that your mother has given you over the years, it can only be expected that she’s overjoyed with excitement when you tell her you’ve booked your ticket and are heading home for the holidays. And even if going home means dealing with inevitable family stress and weird relatives, you know deep down that you, too, are looking forward to seeing the fam and being taken care of for a bit.

So we ask you please, do your mother a wee little favor, and take some time to put yourself together. Although she may not be that special lady you want to impress, odds are, she’s just as judgmental. So for her sake (and your sanity’s sake), please dress accordingly and assure the matriarch that you’re as handsome as she knows you are.

Our advice? Show your softer yet stylish side by wearing the color lavender with a complimentary brown/purple check contrast collar and cuff (fact: moms love their sons in pastels and appreciate little style details). A button-down collar and tailored fit will give your shirt a casual (but not unkempt) feel—the perfect look for your first day back—and will undoubtedly make your mom proud.

And if momma’s proud, momma’s more likely to feed you—and don’t try and fool us for a second. We know home cookin’ is one of the main reasons why you trekked home this season…

The holiday season may be a whirlwind, but you must remember to take a few moments this December to look longingly at that special someone in your life and get a little extra motivation to do something, well, special (believe us, you’ll never hear the end of it if you don’t…).

That’s why especially during the holidays, indiTailored puts our full stamp of approval on date night.

That’s right gentleman, it’s time to show your special lady friend how much you appreciate her—and if you’re going to put in a bit more effort to say, “I care,” you must do it with the proper style.

So for our “Date Night” shirt, to have you looking your best at times of crucial importance, we’ve selected a dark blue pinpoint shirt with a classy spread collar and a purple flowered pattern contrast.

With a shirt that shows sophistication, personality, and class, you’re bound to impress your gal with your sense of style. She’ll love that her man is comfortable enough to sport a floral contrast collar and cuffs and you’ll appreciate the feel of this 100% cotton, 80s 2-ply pinpoint.

Taking her out for something extra fancy (again, indiTailored fully supports such activities during the holidays)? Pair this shirt with a tie (full windsor knot, preferred) and simple silver tie bar. Add a sweater or fitted blazer to complete the look and you sir, are set for a magical evening.

Ok gentleman, it’s that time of year again.

Yup. You guessed it. It’s the season of the holiday party. And today we’re going to throw you our $.02 about how to dress for the most important of holiday parties: The office holiday party.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, office holiday parties will come around every year, regardless of your sentiments.

Our advice? Take advantage. With a rockin’ outfit to boost your confidence and an open bar to lighten the mood, you’ll be able to both rub elbows with your senior boss and tactfully approach the pretty lady you’ve been eying in the department two doors down—in the same night! How’s that for killing two birds…?

Now to get you in with the boss and the lady friend, we, at indiTailoired, have a few pointers. First, since this is a work event, there are a few key adjectives we want you to keep in mind when picking out your shirt: classy, professional, and stylish. 

Ultimately, your goal is to show that you have style, but not go too crazy with patterns and bright colors.

With that in mind, we’ve come up with a sophisticated twist to a professional office party shirt: A tight-fitted collared shirt with color and the right amount of personality. We’ve chosen a green/blue/white checked luxurious Italian fabric with a blue/white/brown check fabric for the contrast collar and cuffs to add a bit of dimension and spice. If you find yourself at a more formal affair, we fully endorse pairing this shirt with a solid color (think navy) tie and a fitted blazer to top off the look.

Just remember, when mingling with co-workers, you want a style that is festive enough to get you noticed, but not too festive to get you confused with the Christmas tree.

Take it from us, this classy shirt from indiTailored is sure to do the trick…

Holidays sneak up on you again? Us too…

But no need to worry, we’re not going to leave you hangin’. This year, we’re doing something special for all you gentlemen out there who need some wardrobe inspiration to get you through the holiday season.

Introducing: 7 days of style with indiTailored. 

For the next 7 days, we’ll be dropping a daily shirt design that we think is especially fitting for each of the many occasions and venues you’ll find yourself at over the next few weeks. If that’s not enough to keep you coming back on a daily basis, we’ll be celebrating these 7 glorious days by offering you a festive discount. Just enter “7DAYS” in the coupon box at the check-out and you’ll get 15% (or more, depending on how nice we’re feeling that day!) knocked off your order. Awesome styles + surprise discount—what’s not to like?

And now, without further adieu, we have today’s style. We call it, “Shopping on-the-go (An effortless look when you’re rushing to get those last minute gifts).”

Since we know it’s highly unlikely you’ve completed your shopping duties for this Christmas, Channukah, or Kwanzaa, you’ll definitely need a shirt to help you power through the stores (online or off).

So, for our “Shopping” dress shirt, we’ve chosen a lighthearted check fabric in a tailored fit. With this delightful pink and blue combo, you’ll be sure to catch the eyes (and maybe even phone numbers) of all the female saleswomen—which will surely keep your spirits high. The tailored fit and center back pleats will give you the little extra room necessary to dodge your way through the holiday crowds.

And when the stresses of shopping finally get to you, all you’ll need to do is unbutton the collar and roll up the sleeves and show off your rockin’ contrast collars and cuffs. Not only will you feel cooler, you’ll find that a long gaze into the floral patterns on the interior of your cuff will calm you down enough to get your mind back in the game and give you the stamina to hit the remaining stores on your list.

Don’t believe us? Buy the shirt (style below), and see for yourself.

Last Thursday, indiTailored was featured on Kurt the CyberGuy, which means that 15 million people across the country watching Tribune affiliate stations (FOX, CW, ABC, and MyNetworkTV) were enlightened. That’s right. They learned all about indiTailored.

For all you who missed the monumental event, never fear.

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