Welcome Cyber Monday of 2016. Chances are your inbox has been flooded with deals well before Black Friday. So we did the work for you. Here are our top 10 pieces to buy on Cyber Monday.
Every guy needs a blazer– Comes in grey and navy.
On Friday, November 25th all suits will be 40% off the regular price. This sale price will only last for 24 hours. The weekend we’ll continue with the sale below.
Store hours: Distillery 10-9 and Bathurst 10-8
Buy a suit, tuxedo or wool overcoat a regular price and get a second of equal or lesser value for 50% off. Complete the look; choose a dress shirt, tie and pocket square for 30% off.
The sale will go all weekend long but don’t wait the popular sizes and styles always go first!
BRANDS
Tiger Of Sweden • Eidos Napoli • Hardy Amies • Strellson
LAB by Pal Zileri • Baldessarini • GOTSTYLE Italia • Without Prejudice
Duchamp London • Van Gils • SAND Copenhagen
Suit Sizes
36S up to 52L
Details:
Olliver Grey – Windowpane Check Suit $1095
Sand – Fine Boucle Overcoat $795 $397.50
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Gotstyle – Solid Dress Shirt $165 $115.50
Seaward & Stern – Tie $150 $105
A. Christensen – Pocket Square $45 $31.50
ORIGINAL PRICE $2250
FINAL PRICE $1744.50
TOTAL SAVINGS $505.50
Details:
Hardy Amies – Check DB Overcoat $1495
NYFS – Tight Checks Peak Lapel Super 130s Wool Suit $989 $494.50
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Sand – Mini Dots Shirt $225 $157.50
Seaward & Stern – Tie $150 $105
A. Christensen – Pocket Square $45 $31.50
ORIGINAL PRICE $2904
FINAL PRICE $2284.50
TOTAL SAVINGS $619.50
Details:
Baldessarini – Alpaca Coat $2995
Baldessarini – Wool Flannel Stripe Suit $1295 $649
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Gotstyle – Micro Print Dress Shirt $165 $115.50
Oliver Grey – Tie $98 $68.60
A. Christensen – Pocket Square $45 $31.50
ORIGINAL PRICE $4598
FINAL PRICE $3859.60
TOTAL SAVINGS $738.40
LEFT: Lab – Micro Houndstooth Super 130s Suit $995
COMPLETE THE LOOK
A. Christensen – Pocket Square $45 $31.50
Sand – Denim Floral Print Shirt $250 $175
Hardy Amies – Tie $145 $101.50
RIGHT: Without Prejudice – Birdseye Notch Lapel Suit $995$497.50
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Jin Quin – Silk Puff $15 $10.50
Oliver Grey – Tie $98 $68.60
Circle of Gentlemen – Caledon Houndstooth Check Dress Shirt $255 $178.50
ORIGINAL PRICE $2798
FINAL PRICE $2058.10
TOTAL SAVINGS $739.90
Hardy Amies – Double Breasted Overcoat $1100
NYFS – Zigzag Tuxedo Jacket $725 $362.50
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Stenstroms – Slimline Tuxedo Shirt $265 $185.50
Dion – TYS Silk Bowtie $110 $77
Jin Quin – Silk Puff $15 $10.50
ORIGINAL PRICE $2215
FINAL PRICE $1755.50
TOTAL SAVINGS $484.50
We celebrated our 10 year anniversary last summer at the Audi downtown dealership in Toronto. It was also in celebration and debut of the first issue of Gotstyle Man. The party featured a live band and a collection of influential guest at the fashion show; this fashionable event filled the room with many well-dressed men.
There were many dapper and unique looks, everyone came in their best dressed, but there are some who stood out from the rest. We love a good tuxedo, suit and colour combination. Click through our gallery to see if you made the list. Don’t forget to get your tickets for our upcoming Gotstyle Man Issue #3 Party. Proceeds go to support the local charity, The Remix Project.
One issue I kept seeing was tall guys with long arms unable to find a dress shirt that fit them properly without having to go to made to measure. Most dress shirt brands come in two sleeve lengths: regular which measure a 33-inch sleeve and long which measures a 35-inch sleeve. These guys all had a 35 – 37-inch sleeve length, so no matter how many brands I tried they were just that little bit too short. As soon as they washed or dry cleaned their shirt a few times it would shrink past the “acceptable” mark.
Photo credit: Real Men Real Style
After I had enough guys coming through with the same issue, I decided if I can’t find a shirt that fit my guys, we’d make our own! I started working with one of our shirt suppliers; Lipson shirts.
They are based here in Toronto and have been making Canadian made dress shirts for over 50 years selling to all the top menswear stores across Canada and the U.S.
We developed our own body – using the slimmest fit that they had (which for us is our average fit) and extended the sleeve length on the long to 37 inches. Bingo! We got the fit that my guys were looking for. It has enough room to accommodate guys who work out (and those who don’t) and trim enough to show your shape (or make it look like you have some) with a sleeve length that worked.
Our trick in the store now when we see a tall guy come in with long arms, is to bet them that we have a shirt off the rack that will fit them. They always protest that no shirt every fits them off the rack, we get them to try our Gotstyle shirt… and of course we win the bet (and they buy the shirt!)
Gotstyle Dress Shirt, $165
Gotstyle Dress Shirt, $165
Gotstyle Dress Shirt, $165
Gotstyle Dress Shirt, $165
Gotstyle Dress Shirt, $165
Gotstyle Dress Shirt, $165
Gotstyle Dress Shirt, $165
Cover photo credit: Van Gils
You know the guy that’s a little bit too obvious about being on a 5 day work wardrobe rotation? Don’t let that guy be you. It may be easy to get caught in the trap of wearing a boring office uniform, but dressing for success is key to showing professionalism and ambition. Switching up your style and taking things to the next level can be easy. I’m here to help with 5 ways to elevate your office style.
OFFICE STYLE TIP #1: GO CUSTOM
When it comes to suits, great fit matters over everything. Even if you don’t wear a suit every day, it’s important to have a perfectly tailored suit in your repertoire for meetings, presentations, and events. Think of your best suit as your go-to for when you need to step things up — and nothing will fit (and look) better than a suit made expressly for you.
For details on the made to measure process, pricing, and advantages, Gotstyle’s tailor extraordinaire Konstantine has got you covered.
OFFICE STYLE TIP #2: ACCESSORIZE
The easiest way to elevate your office style is to add new accessories to your existing office wardrobe. It’s simple addition by, well, addition. Lapel pins, pocket squares, tie bars, shoe laces, and even work bags are all ways you can add pops of style and colour.
Hook + Albert Red Polka Dot Flower Lapel Pin: $30
A Christensen Red Paisley Printed Pocket Square: $45
Weber Slim Tie Bar: $40
Sully Wong Burgundy Leather Laces: $35
Uri Minkoff Fulton Leather Briefcase: $438
OFFICE STYLE TIP #3: ADD A VEST
A vest is a simple way to class up any office look. Wear it with one of your standard 2 piece suits to add complexity, texture, and contrast. Or, just roll up your sleeves and wear it over a well fitted dress shirt as a more casual look (this looks good on literally every guy).
One thing to watch out for: don’t try to match a new vest colour to an existing suit. Unless you have the exact same fabric, it won’t work, and will look off. The solution? Go with a contrast vest, and introduce a new colour to the suit entirely. It’s an unexpected look that shows off your style chops. Grey and blue (like in the photo above) always pair well, and can be used interchangeably between vest and suit.
Circle of Gentlemen Kenyon Herringbone Shawl Double Breasted Vest: $175
OFFICE STYLE TIP #4: WEAR A TIE
If you don’t normally wear a tie, step up your office style and wear one! There’s no better way to show you mean business.
If your office is casual or you don’t see yourself as a “tie guy,” try a knit or textured tie as a casual midway point between your usual laidback style and something that’s too formal.
The Common Folk Yarakucho Indigo Dye Houndstooth Tie: $100
OFFICE STYLE TIP #5: SUITS WITH BOOTS
Wearing a suit with boots is an awesome way to switch up a stale office rotation, but you need to do it right. If your suit fits well (which it should), the boots you pair with it need to be sleek and slim fitting. You want the outfit to look well put together and intentional — and not like you haven’t changed yet from your morning commute. The best way to achieve this? Chelsea boots.
Both of these looks (courtesy of GQ) add some rocker edge to a suiting look, without being too chunky or out of place. It’s a menswear power move, and you can totally pull it off. Reserve this look for fall and winter, and make sure to match your belt and boots to keep everything tied together.
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Ready to step things up? Gotstyle’s stylist team has got you covered. Book your appointment today at 416-260-9696 or info@gotstyle.ca.
A great blazer is one of the most reliable and versatile pieces in any guy’s wardrobe. The classic way to wear a blazer is similar to a suit jacket — with a dress shirt and tie — but slightly less formal (the jacket isn’t a matching set with the suit pants). The differences between a blazer, sport coat, and suit jacket can be subtle, but they’re important to know.
Think you’ve got the classic blazer look covered? Great. Let’s step up your style to the next level, and explore 5 new looks to make the most of your awesome blazers that have been trapped in the confines of nine to five.
BLAZER LOOK #1
Tiger of Sweden Navy Double Breasted Peak Lapel Blazer: $599, Stenstroms Slimline Basic Dress Shirt: $195, Nudie Jeans Grim Tim Organic Dry: $179, Gotstyle Double Monkstrap Wingtip Shoe: $225
A double breasted blazer with dark denim is a modern power look any guy can pull off. The double breasted blazer is bold, so pair it with a solid colour dress shirt and let the blazer do the talking. Always keep the inside button and upper outside button fastened when standing. The only time you shouldn’t do up a button is if your blazer has multiple rows of buttons on the centre. If that’s the case, the same rule as with single breasted blazers applies — leave the bottom button undone.
Make sure that when wearing jeans with dress shoes the jeans are well tapered at the bottom, like on our model above. This will add height and slim down your look. If the front cuff of your jeans covers either of the monkstraps, it’s a sign the cuffs are too wide.
It may not be what you’re used to, but trust me, tapered lower legs are the way to avoid the dreaded “dad jean flare” you may not even realize you’ve been rocking. Once you wear one pair of properly tapered jeans and see the difference, you’ll never go back.
BLAZER LOOK #2
Strellson Black STC Travel Jacket: $598, John Varvatos Grey Eyelet Henley Shirt: $98, Nudie Jeans Grim Tim Organic Dry: $179
Throw your best dark blazer on over a designer tee, jeans, and military style boots to pull off a Justin Theroux inspired rocker look. Some tips to make sure you do it right:
BLAZER LOOK #3
Van Gils Blue Pindot Blazer: $550, John Varvatos Green Striped Hoodie: $180, Zanerobe Black Sureshot Chino: $125, Sully Wong x Gotstyle Camo Shoes: $125
Here’s where a blazer can be useful as a transitional layering piece. Pair a casual, natural shoulder blazer like this one with a hoodie, joggers, and luxe sneakers for a super comfy outfit that will turn heads. In the right way.
Make sure the hoodie is thin. Not just any hoodie will work — too thick and it won’t layer nicely with a properly tailored blazer. As much as you love your college sweater, save it for the couch and opt for a sleeker fitting piece.
Seize this opportunity to wear your coolest, boldest sneakers (as long as they match what you’re wearing above the ankles). Joggers were made popular by sneakerheads because they show off a guy’s kicks — so go all out! An eye-catching pair like these ones from Sully Wong elevate the look from good to great.
Sully Wong x Gotstyle Camo Shoes: $125
BLAZER LOOK #4
Gotstyle Navy Wool Notch Lapel Blazer with Metal Buttons: $695, Selected Homme Charcoal Skinny Fit Stretch Chino: $95, Swims Navy Sport Loafer: $100, Taft No-Show Socks: $60 (4-pack)
This preppy spring/summer look works best with a navy blazer. Start with a polo, tucked or untucked (I prefer untucked, but either can work). Roll up your blazer sleeves a bit, even cuff your pants at the ankle if you feel like it. Slim fit chinos are a must, especially when your loafers tie in to the rest of the outfit as well as these ones do.
Pro tip: when going “sockless,” wear no-show socks. The exact same look is achieved, minus the blisters and lingering stink. You’re welcome.
BLAZER LOOK #5
Without Prejudice Charcoal Flannel Blazer with Elbow Patches: $525, Blue Industry Purple One pocket Crew Neck Knit Sweater: $105, Horst Black Ceratex Herringbone Knit Pants: $128
This is a great transitional layering outfit for fall days when you don’t quiiite need a jacket yet, or the end of winter when you’ve ditched your parka for the season. The different textures (fuzzy flannel on the blazer, herringbone pattern pants) complement well and are way comfier than you’re used to for a look this sharp. The thin crew neck sweater under the blazer gives you some flexibility on whether to button or unbutton.
Last thing — show some cuff. Having that sweater peek out from both the chest and sleeves may not be something everyone notices, but those who do will appreciate the attention to detail.
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Ready to pull the trigger on your new blazer look? Our team of stylists is here to help, with private appointments and free wardrobe consultations. Book your appointment today at 416-260-9696 or info@gotstyle.ca.
Remember to bring your blazer(s) with you when you shop. Try layering them with different pieces, and see what works best for you!
