The history bit:
The use of the poppy was inspired by the World War I poem 'In Flanders Fields'. It refers to the many poppies that were the first flowers to grow in the churned-up earth of soldiers' graves in Flanders, a...
(0) Comments | Posted October 11, 2012 | 8:00 PM
Walking to work in London, it amazes me how little people care about what they look like as they turn up to the office each day. I want to talk ties with you... I'm of the opinion that if you've decided to wear one,...
(0) Comments | Posted October 3, 2012 | 7:55 AM
Pens. We all use them, and even in a world that is becoming evermore reliant on computers, iPads, iPhones, the web and email, to my mind, receiving something that is hand written is still held in a higher regard than from any of the...
(1) Comments | Posted July 6, 2012 | 8:00 PM
Fieldy's top five:
• Good shoes illustrate style and attention to detail.
• When buying, think of them as an investment. It's a false economy to buy cheap.
• Use shoe trees to maintain their shape.
• With a new pair, let the...
(1) Comments | Posted June 29, 2012 | 8:00 PM
Fieldy's top five:
- Consider a very midnight blue cloth for the suit. It will appear darker than black.
- Wear a real bow tie and avoid the ready tied versions.
- Only wear a cummerbund with a single breasted jacket.
- Always wear a double cuff shirt.
- Make...
(20) Comments | Posted June 19, 2012 | 8:00 PM
Fieldy's top five:
· Be simple. Be respectful. Be smart.
· Some funerals will request not to wear black, but for the majority it's all about being conventional and understated.
· Wear a dark suit. It needn't be black but is should be dark. Navy or charcoal grey will look...
(2) Comments | Posted June 12, 2012 | 8:00 PM
Fieldy's top five:
• When choosing a suit for a wedding choose a plain suit.
• If you're likely to go to a host of smart weddings in the next couple of years, consider buying rather than hiring a morning suit. It will work out cheaper.
• For your shirt...
(8) Comments | Posted June 4, 2012 | 8:00 PM
Fieldy's top five:
• Important are the shirt and the shoes.
• Iron the shirt, not just the collar.
• One shirt button is reserved, two buttons is relaxed, and three is awful.
• Wear colours that suit and you enjoy.
• Shoes, shoes and shoes.
Job interviews, weddings, parties....
(0) Comments | Posted May 30, 2012 | 4:54 PM
Fieldy's top five
• Invest in a new interview outfit
• Look like someone who already works there
• Go white shirt and safe tie
• Pay great attention to grooming - hair etc
• Get objective feedback from others
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
It takes a...
(0) Comments | Posted November 7, 2012 | 7:00 PM