Style with a gothic edge.

applestand asked: Hello! I had a few questions, if that's alright? How many suits do you own? Also, how far in advance do you plan your everyday outfits? Thank you! :)

I apologize that it’s taken me so long to respond to you! I’m always happy to answer questions, but sometimes it may take me a little while to respond.

How many suits do you own?

Currently, I own 17 suits (2 or 3 piece sets). This number fluctuates as I try to purge clothes that I never wear or pick up new pieces.

How far in advance to you plan your everyday outfits?

It really depends. Sometimes I plan an outfit the night before, but often I do it while I’m getting ready. I’ll start with a suit I want to wear, or a tie or shoes or pocket square and build outfits around that. Or I’ll have a theme I’ve been wanting to try and so I’ll decide on pieces based off of that.

I hope that helps clarify things a little. :) 

Today’s Style: Knights of Cydonia

evilsoutherngentleman:

gothiccharmschool:

Aaaand here are the first GIFsets I’ve seen for the Dracula trailer from NBC. Yeah, I may just stare at these a lot, in between watching the trailer. 

NBC’s Dracula official trailer x

Alright TV. You’ve got my attention again.

I’m really excited about this show!

(Source: nataliesdormers, via saintsatyr)

putthison: Emergency Spot Cleaning  A few days ago, I was sitting outside and enjoying a turkey sandwich from a local deli when a few drops of juice from the tomatoes fell onto my wool trousers.  This is far from the first time i’ve been irresponsible while eating food. When I had a job that required me to travel almost weekly for half a year, stains would inevitably find their way to my clothing while I was hours away from being able to rush the garment to my dry cleaner or treat the stain myself at home.  One of the most important thing you learn about stains and how to remove them is to treat the stain as quickly as possible. It’s for this reason that I started carrying around a Tide-to-Go pen. For the past few years, I’ve always kept one in my briefcase and this thing is nothing short of magic.  Place a small amount of its liquid solution on the stain, apply friction and let it dry. It’s worked for me on wool and cotton (fortunately, I haven’t had to test it on silk just yet) and in just a few minutes, too.  The only stains I’ve found it doesn’t work so well on were oily grease stains, which the product’s website openly admits. Regardless, for a few bucks it’s worth having around if you’re a bit of a messy person. -Kiyoshi Amen.

putthison:

Emergency Spot Cleaning 

A few days ago, I was sitting outside and enjoying a turkey sandwich from a local deli when a few drops of juice from the tomatoes fell onto my wool trousers. 

This is far from the first time i’ve been irresponsible while eating food. When I had a job that required me to travel almost weekly for half a year, stains would inevitably find their way to my clothing while I was hours away from being able to rush the garment to my dry cleaner or treat the stain myself at home. 

One of the most important thing you learn about stains and how to remove them is to treat the stain as quickly as possible. It’s for this reason that I started carrying around a Tide-to-Go pen. For the past few years, I’ve always kept one in my briefcase and this thing is nothing short of magic. 

Place a small amount of its liquid solution on the stain, apply friction and let it dry. It’s worked for me on wool and cotton (fortunately, I haven’t had to test it on silk just yet) and in just a few minutes, too. 

The only stains I’ve found it doesn’t work so well on were oily grease stains, which the product’s website openly admits. Regardless, for a few bucks it’s worth having around if you’re a bit of a messy person.

-Kiyoshi

Amen.

Anonymous asked: Great Style! No Doubt! Please settle an argument between my husband and I, he says when wearing a tie that the wide part that hangs down should be "even" with the narrow part that hangs behind. I say doesn't matter how short narrow part is as long as wide part hits his belt. He is tall and most ties won't reach his belt if keep both "tails" even. Full windsor

The front of your tie should always come down to your belt. It doesn’t matter how long the back of the tie is. He can always use a tie clasp/pin to hold the pieces in place if he cannot use the loop on the back of the tie. This is true no matter what knot you use. 

theblacklacedandy:

Hello ladies and gents! 

My Etsy store is now open!

The Dandy Prince

If you see an item that you want to purchase that is on my facebook page The Dandy Prince but is not listed, please message me and I will list it so you can purchase it!

The reason I’m making an Etsy is because I am being kicked out of my home, and have nowhere to go, so please signal boost, I need all the help I can get. I only have two months left in this house.

My friend, theblacklacedandy, is getting kicked out of their home and needs help. If you see anything you like on their Etsy shop, please help them out by buying something. 

chriswjoseph: Add color to your next dark suit with purple wingtip boots… [Brand information unavailable; original photo source unknown.] #theMensStyleConcierge #StyleAmbassadors #MensWear #Dapper #Dandy #DailyStyle #Cross #Gentleman #MensStyle #SuitUp #Haberdashery #Purple #Plaid #Wingtips #Sartorial #Boots #MensFashion #StyleKings #chriswjoseph

chriswjoseph:

Add color to your next dark suit with purple wingtip boots… [Brand information unavailable; original photo source unknown.] #theMensStyleConcierge #StyleAmbassadors #MensWear #Dapper #Dandy #DailyStyle #Cross #Gentleman #MensStyle #SuitUp #Haberdashery #Purple #Plaid #Wingtips #Sartorial #Boots #MensFashion #StyleKings #chriswjoseph

(via dandy-dapper)