How to choose a designer watch
It is interesting to consider the effect of the ‘man of power and wealth’ image, where a flicking a wrist or tapping a finger reveals the expensive designer watch. Maybe this is displaying the message “I am doing quite well, aren’t I”?A desiger watch is much more than a statement of fashion or status symbol, like a car it is a personality extension.
The question to ask yourself is not, “Do I need this watch”, but rather, “Which watch should I be wearing”?Watches have become status and life symbols with many people opting for a designer watch. Designer watches have been styled by individuals who should receive the praise, and become the owner’s personal accessories.
However, the term ‘designer watches’ has evolved to mean any high-quality watch produced by the top watchmakers all over the world including Rolex, Phillipe and Kurt Zeiss, along with many others. The mens watches or ladies watches that you choose should be able to state that you are ‘a cut above the rest’. Apart from an impressive design, its mechanism should be of the craftsmanship of the highest quality. The Swiss can rightly claim to be the masters of the watch making industry, having been at the forefront for four centuries.
The Swiss watch making industry gave the designer watch many important milestones for example: the first quartz watch, the first wrist watch, the first water-repellant watch, the smallest watch and the list could go on. The shape and distinctive case, set a designer watch aside from all of its competitors. Its strap should also be an integral part of its design. Some of the varieties designer watches combine several functions and can be versatile, but watch connoisseurs would probably have several in his collection.
Suits You - Dress to Impress!
We've all had that special invitation drop through our letterbox: you get invited to a wedding, an maybe even launch or perhaps something like your company holiday party.It's time to dust off your finest penguin suit and make yourself look the part. Not everyone has the money for a slick designer suit so how do you go about making an impression on a budget?
If you think that you will be attending several black tie events in the coming years it would be well worth investing some money in buying a good tuxedo as money spent on frequent suit rentals can easily exceed the price of buying a decent suit. However, if you are picky about which black tie events are worthy of your attendance then perhaps renting a suit is the way forward.
If you are looking for a basic and elegant black-tie look then your choice of tuxedo should have exactly that - a black tie - as well as a smart black cummerbund.Coloured accessories can always be rented if the need should arise. Make sure that you don’t forget do accessorize and remember that choosing from the available range of mens designer watches can really complete an outfit.
Much as thought you may trust your sense of style and judgement, you should always get properly measured and fitted for your suit.Inseam and waist measurements are vital for a comfortable and stylish trouser, while a well measured and fitted shoulder, back and arms will ensure that you have a sharp looking jacket.
You may wish to personalize your look by selecting a nice jacket and shirt which will be unique to your own taste and build.Suit jackets can vary in cut from cropped to smoking and shirt front options can include fine pleats or delicate ribs, or various styles of buttons.
It may seem an obvious point, but remember the correct sequence for getting dressed.The correct order is as follows: underwear, socks, shirt, trousers, cummerbund, jacket and tie and finally your shoes. And that's it - you're dressed to impress!