The Paul Fredrick Blog

Spring 2012: Men’s Clothing Styles & Trends

Matthew — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:31 +0000

Spring is always, well, spring like, but if you’re lucky each year brings something new and unexpected into your life. That certainly goes for us, as each spring season we get equally excited about putting fresh twists on old classics as well as unveiling new surprises. Here are some highlights of the Paul Fredrick Spring [...]

Caring for your Suits, Sportcoats and Blazers

Matthew — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:43 +0000

There’s an old song lyric that goes “You couldn’t be keener/You look so fresh from the cleaner.” In fact, looking fresh from the dry cleaner is not a good thing, since it probably means your jacket looks stiff, the lapel roll has been pressed flat, and you smell like chemicals. Eco types often point out [...]

All About Trousers

Matthew — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:00:52 +0000

Getting the right fit is always important. Fortunately, trousers aren’t as complicated as jackets where you have to worry about making sure the sleeves fall straight from the shoulders. Or, making sure the collar rests snugly against the back of the neck. Still, we like to point out four common misconceptions when it comes to being [...]

When to Replace Clothing

Matthew — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:00:32 +0000

Shakespeare once wrote that “fashion wears out more apparel than the man,” meaning, of course, that clothing is more likely to become outmoded than worn out. But clothing does wear out, especially the workhorses of your business wardrobe. Sportcoats and blazers can last you for years, and good shoes can almost always be resoled and [...]

Dress Shirts: Finding The Style That Fits You Best

Matthew — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:00:05 +0000

When it comes to business dress, suits are supposed to be your big investment (not with us, of course, since we’re direct merchants) and ties are your “personal statement.” That leaves dress shirts one of the things boring dressers pay little attention to, never venturing beyond the safe boundary of blue and white, while stylish [...]

Holiday Gift Ideas For Every Man

Jill — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:25 +0000

It’s a well-known fact that there is no one harder to buy for than a man. Reluctant to give suggestions unless it pertains to the unknown world of tools and gadgets, it is often very difficult and time consuming. But, fear not. We are here to make gifting painless with some great ideas for every [...]