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A SUIT FOR THE SECRET SERVICE

When we launched Articles of Style, I knew the market was ready for quality menswear, made in America, and personally fit by real tailors. What...

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How to Fit a Suit for Square Shoulders—A Custom Tailoring Guide

Getting a suit that fits perfectly is more than just picking the right size—it’s about understanding your unique body shape and making precise adjustments. For...

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Fitting Instructions

When you receive your try-on garment, this is how you will upload your fitting: Questions? Contact us.  Yours in style, Dan Trepanier Download the E-Book...

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Why Technology Will Never Replace Human Tailors

In this video Dan talks about the best way to use technology in custom clothing. Download the E-Book HOW TO BUY MENSWEAR by Dan Trepanier...

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The Fresco Suit: Lightweight, Wrinkle-Resistant, Available in Hundreds of Colors

Discover why the Fresco Suit is the ultimate multitasker. Lightweight, breathable, wrinkle-proof, and available in hundreds of colors, it’s the perfect choice for work, travel,...

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HOW IT SHOULD FIT: THE OVERCOAT

Buying a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit is very frustrating, a huge waste of time and money, and terrible for the environment.  You won’t...

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Garment Doctor: Lower Back Bunching

“It doesn’t fit me right” is the main reason people throw out their clothes and buy new ones. This is not only frustrating, it’s also...

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HOW TO FOLD A SUIT & SHIRT IN A SUITCASE

Traveling with a suit can be a pain, but it doesn't have to be. Here’s a quick guide on how to fold a suit and...

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A GUIDE TO GOING SOCKLESS

Like a lot of guys who appreciate style and good footwear, come the Spring/Summer seasons, I rarely wear socks. Personally, I find going sockless more...

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Deadstock Fabrics (Clearance Sale)

  At Articles of Style - we never go on sale.    However, 1-2 times per year we get special offers from our fabric partners...

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GARMENT DOCTOR: THE SQUARE SHOULDER STRUGGLE

As the only online custom clothier who provides real human fitting expertise, we get a lot of unique requests from clients all around the world describing fit issues that...

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HOW IT SHOULD FIT: THE WAISTCOAT (OR “VEST”)

Buying a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit is very frustrating, a huge waste of time and money, and terrible for the environment.  You won’t...

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The 10 Commandments of Buying a Bespoke Suit

  #1: Fabric comes first There are a thousand ways to sew a suit, but the garment is ultimately only as good as it's most...

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8 Ways to Wear a Turtleneck

The turtleneck sweater (or “roll neck” for you Brits) is one of the most underrated basics in menswear today.  Turtleneck-like garments have been worn for...

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Tailoring + Knitwear

"How can I wear my suits more casually?" The simplest answer: trade the collared shirt for a thin, fitted sweater. Our new 3D-knit cashmere sweaters...

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THE BEST COLORS FOR GENTLEMEN WITH GRAY HAIR

This one goes out to all our salt-and-papper, silver foxes out there. First, the colors to avoid. AVOID: WASHED OUT TONES You want to avoid...

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What is an "Unstructured" Suit?

Back in the day a suit was a power uniform. It was meant to convey size, strength, wealth, and a conservative “play by the rules”...

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200 Suit vs 2000 Suit

In the world of men’s suiting, there is a dramatic price variation from one brand to another. Suits can range from ninety dollars to nine...

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1 PIECE/3 WAYS: THE CHOCOLATE BROWN SUIT

Today we take a closer look at one of my personal favorites from our Fall/Winter collection; the Dark Chocolate Worsted. I don’t typically cut suits in “4...

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Flea Market Treasure Hunting

Ever since Will left his job at Google and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his modeling and acting career, I’ve been helping him develop...

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HOW TO SHOP SUSTAINABLY (ON ANY BUDGET)

Q: Hey Dan & team. I’ve been reading the blog for a couple years now and really appreciate your honest perspective on things – especially...

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Custom Tailoring for the LGBT Community

2021 is going to be an exciting year for AOS. One of our biggest projects yet is our women’s collection launch. Dan: “We’ve always wanted...

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She Bespoke feat. Amber Doyle

A bespoke suit is one of the sexiest garments a person can own - man or woman.Amber Doyle, designer and co-founder of Against Nature and...

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THE BEST COLORS FOR REDHEADS

This one goes out to our ginger brothers out there. First, the colors to avoid.  AVOID: PALE COLORLESS FABRICS & CITRUS HUES If you have red...

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The Long-Sleeve Merino Polo is The Ultimate Layering Piece

In Albert’s capsule, we wanted to keep his wardrobe professional and neutral, but with just the right pop of color—and this Shop Current Polo Shirts...

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THE RICH HISTORY OF MENSWEAR

All good design starts with utility in mind. A great designer not only makes something visual appealing but also functional. Since menswear is so deeply...

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Garment Doctor: Side Crunching

“It doesn’t fit me right” is the main reason people throw out their clothes and buy new ones. This is not only frustrating, it’s also...

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What happened to "Keeping It Real"?

Remember “keeping it real”? Throughout my entire childhood and young adulthood, the primary objective was to “keep it real”. Keep it 100. Keep it a...

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Bespoke 101: Fittings > Measurements

"Measuring" a client for a garment, and "fitting" a client for a garment are two very different things. Having exact body measurements means nothing, if...

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A GUIDE TO BREAKING-IN DENIM

The beauty of denim, especially raw selvedge denim, is the process of breaking it in. A good jean will stretch and mold to fit your...

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A GUIDE TO FABRIC WEIGHTS

The beauty of bespoke tailoring is that you can create a garment that is perfect for your individual needs; the perfect color, the perfect texture...

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12 Years Later: Revisiting Esquire's Best Dressed Real Man Competition

I came across an old hard drive the other day which had some of the original photos I took for Esquire Magazine's "Best Dressed Real Man" competition...

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A GUIDE TO SLEEVE LENGTHS

As a general rule, we aim for 1/2” of shirt cuffs showing under our jacket sleeves. Visually, the cuffs at the wrist are an important...

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The Amazing History of Harris Tweed

There's nothing quite like Harris Tweed. If you've ever owned a garment cut from authentic Harris Tweed, you know what I mean. The rugged hand...

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HOW IT SHOULD FIT: THE SUIT JACKET

Buying a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit is very frustrating, a huge waste of time and money, and terrible for the environment.  You won’t...

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CLIENT PROFILE: AJ GONZALES

My favorite part about running Articles of Style is getting to know our clients from all over the world. We’re now making clothes (in America) for...

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