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To tweed or not to tweed? When choosing an elegant option for any affair, tweed should certainly be under consideration. Synonymous with elegance and luxury, tweed suits may be known as “the professor's fit,” but they can be one of the most sophisticated outfits to create. Before diving deep into the world of tweed, let’s explore the intricacies of tweed and how to maximize your suit to get the look you desire. What Is Tweed? Tweed is a highly versatile and functional workwear fabric combined with warmth and moisture resistance without compromising quality and elegance. It’s believed that tweed came...

Your wedding day is the happiest day of your life — you should dress accordingly. Picking out the perfect suit for your wedding can become a long process. Gentlemen have to select their preferred suit style, fit, and whether they want a traditional tie or bow tie. Among the most critical decisions they have to make regarding their wedding suit revolves around the type of fabric they choose.  Picking the best fabric for your big day requires you to consider different factors to ensure you're looking your best while waiting for your partner to walk down the aisle. The seasonal...

A scarf can be the perfect winter accessory for any gentleman to complete their suit's look. However, finding the right way to incorporate it into your style presents a challenge unto itself. Each scarf gives you the chance to add a statement to your look, whether with an eye-catching pattern, a dash of bright color, or a new way to present your unique style to the world at large. Deciding how bold you want your scarf to be is focused around circumstances that you need to account for that will determine its overall impact. To wear a scarf means you're...

  Have you ever stopped and taken inventory of your shoes? No matter what kind you like, there will always be an occasion worthy of a dress shoe. Finding quality shoes isn’t something you can do last minute, so making sure your wardrobe is up to par is a must. But with so many options available, which ones should your wardrobe have? At Commonwealth Proper, we know what a great shoe looks like, so let’s explore the five dress shoes every man should own and what makes them a cut above the rest. The Oxford — A Timeless Classic If...

No matter the occasion, wearing a perfectly tailored suit is an art form that men have spent years studying. The shoes, the cut of the pants, the fit of the jacket, and a perfectly paired watch all help bring the look together in a sharp, trim, and proper way. However, as any bespoke tailor in Philadelphia knows, the one piece of the ensemble that can make or break the entire look comes down to how well you can do one thing — tie your necktie.  The Impact of Disheveled Tie While some modern looks have de-emphasized the importance of a...