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Gotstyle Man Feature: Rock Your Dad Bod

June 10, 2016

“Rock Your Dad Bod” as featured in Gotstyle Man issue #3 highlights fathers with their kids. You get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a father in the modern world and how that affects what you wear.

Travel Dad

Outfit details: Blue Industry Blazer $349, Benson Top $85, Strellson Travel Pant $248

I took my first flight with mom and dad when I was 18 weeks old. Since then I’ve been on over 20 flights and have dipped my toe into the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean and Caribbean sea.

Since we travel so much, my dad needs comfortable clothes that are also stylish (to keep up with my fashionable mom). Jersey blazers and pants with a relaxed striped linen t-shirt do the trick. Perfect for when we’re on long plane rides and smart enough for a European dinner out.

Gotta go!

– Max 18 months with dad Shawn Leslie.

Tech Dad

Outfit details: Ted Baker Blazer $635, Ted Baker Polo $119, DL 1961 Jeans $198

My dad doesn’t have to wear a suit for work since he’s doing fun things on his computer (that I’m not allowed to touch). But he does let me play with lots of Star Trek toys and we even have matching uniforms.

He does get to wear fun dress up clothes when he’s going out to meet clients, events or date night with mom. I like that he wears fun blazers, shirts with no ties and dark denim for geek chic style.

– Braven 22 months with dad Curtis Priest

Daddy’s Little Girls

Outfit details: Van Gils Blazer $595 Oscar of Sweden Shirt $225 Nudie Jeans $249

We love it when we get our own date night with dad. We get dressed up and love it when he gets dressed up for us too. Our favorite places to go are Snakes and Lattes or Queen Margherita Pizza. If we’re good he’ll even take us out shopping!

We love colour and love our dad in color too, he looks handsome.

– Riley 7 / Quinn almost 6 with dad Mark Ferrier

What to Wear to a Party at Every Age

June 6, 2016

You’re invited! Now what? We break down what to wear to a party.

Invites are rolling in and we know there are some top parties to be at this season. On that list, of course, is our Gotstyle Man Issue #3 party. Each party and event has its own dress code, and our party is no exception. It’s our mission to educate and be that reminder of how to dress like a gentleman with flair at every occasion.

Our theme “50 shades of blue” represent our love and support for our home baseball team and of course our cover model and Toronto Blue Jays player Kevin Pillar. Here are some inspirations that work with our theme because we understand not everybody knows what to wear to a party. Or even if you do, it can still be a bit of a challenge to pick an outfit.

20’s

You’re wild and free. Go for something to reflect that like a patterned blazer. Balance it out with a solid polo shirt- it’s more sophisticated than a t-shirt. We know you will probably want to avoid feeling too stuffy so pair it with joggers from Zanerobe and fresh leather sneakers. Don’t get too casual- this isn’t the time for flip flops.

Outfit details: Blue Industry – Polka Dot Jersey Blazer $349, Neighburr – Concentric Circles 6-Panel Hat $74, Sand – Drake P Solid Polo $150, Zanerobe – Salerno Chino $140, Selected Homme – Leather Sneaker $160, Nixon – Time Teller Watch $120

30’s

The 20’s are for following trends, in your 30’s you’ve started to or have developed your own style. If you haven’t, it’s time to start stepping outside the box and show your personal style. White dress shirts can work beyond the office and looks great with a pair of crisp shorts. Skip the tie for a more relaxed look but don’t forget to keep it classy with a blazer. They’re versatile and doubles as lightweight outerwear. If you decide to take it off, feel free to roll up your sleeves.

Outfit Details: NYFS – Large Glen Check Peak Lapel Wool Blazer $700, GS Launch – Basic Dress Shirt $95, Individual – Bermuda Micro Neat Short $105, Anderson’s – Pebbled Leather Belt $160, Ted Baker – Miicke 2 Nubuck Leather Loafers $220, Nixon – Sentry 38 SS Watch (Blue Sunray) $235

40’s

Kick it up a notch with a tuxedo. This isn’t just your run of the mill black tie attire, DALLA elevates evening wear with micro dot print and a velvet lapel. It’s luxury at it’s best. Since it’s not a black tie affair, we invite you to wear a pima cotton t-shirt for a bit of a rock ‘n’ flair. The jacket does a lot of talking so the rest of the outfit can be pretty simple. The loafers add a small punch of colour and it’ll definitely have people complimenting you on them.

Outfit details: Dalla – Velvet Shawl Lapel Tuxedo $1,299, Selected Homme – Pima Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt $30, Nixon – Monopoly Watch $275, Tiger Of Sweden – Vince XO Slipper $239

50’s

At this point in your life, you know what you want and who you are, and that attitude reflects in your wardrobe. The micro floral print on the shirt and coloured trousers add some fun to the outfit. By adding the solid blazer and leather dress shoes, it keeps the outfit sophisticated and classy.

Outfit details: Blue Industry – Jersey Blazer with Patch Pockets $349, Anderson’s Multi Cotton Stretch Belt $175, Ted Baker – Mydance Spotted Floral Cotton Shirt $169, Strellson – Solid Cotton Stretch Trouser $198, Gotstyle – Toe Cap Derby Leather Dress Shoes $295

Ultimately this is a rough guide meant to inspire you. Style has no age and limits. We encourage you to explore and develop your own personal style. We’ll be there with you along the ride to offer some guidance and advice!

Choose A Suit For Your Body Type

May 31, 2016

An important lesson in suiting is knowing how to choose a suit for your body type.

Gentlemen, remember to dress your size. Bigger, taller, shorter, smaller; no matter what your size is, it is important to get a suit that fits you properly. An ill-fitting suit will only exaggerate while a well-fitted suit highlights and make you look better. The key is finding a balance.

Anthony’s Outfit details (left): Jack Victor – Prossimo Suit $795, Gotstyle – Dress Shirt $165, Baffi – Pocket Square $45, Doro – Lapel Pin $19, Gotstyle – Captoe Dress Shoes $225

Dan’s Outfit details (right): Tombolini – Super 100s Virgin Wool Solid Suit $1,295, Seaward & Stern – Tie $150, Seaward & Stern – Pocket Square $85, Hudson – Derby Shoes $225

Now.. how do you dress your size?

Photo credit: Fitbay.com

First, take a look at the graphic and determine which body type you are. You must be honest with yourself. This helps to figure out what you want enhancing and which brand is ideal for your body. Ideally, you should be picking up clothing that balances out your body type. Our goal is to make sure you look good and feel good.

Triangle
Larger around the waist and hips, and relatively narrow up top.
Brands: Hardy Amies, Prossimo

Muscular
Chest and shoulders are significantly broader than their waist and hip.
Brands: Lab by Pal Zileri, Tiger of Sweden, Gotstyle Italia

Oval
Rounder, particularly at the center of the body, with shoulders and lower legs looking slimmer by comparison.
Brands: Strellson, NYFS, Duchamp, Tombolini, Eidos Napoli

Broad
Reasonably broad set of shoulders and chest and a gentle taper from the top down through the waist, hips, and legs.
Brands: Without Prejudice, NYFS, Gotstyle Italia, Tiger of Sweden

Column
Tall and thin with shoulders roughly the same width as their waist and hips.
Brands: SAND, Hilton, Tiger of Sweden, Selected Homme, Philip Dubuc

If you’re still unsure we’re stop in or e-mail one of our stylists for help.

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Learn How to Style the Iconic Polo Shirt

May 26, 2016

As the weather gets warmer, we highly recommend you to consider adding the polo shirt, a smarter version of the t-shirt, to your wardrobe.

History

The polo shirt has a strong history and has always been a symbol of sportsmanship and sophistication. During the roaring twenties, tennis players wore what was known as “tennis whites”. This consisted of a white, long-sleeved button-down shirt, long pants, and a tie. Jean Rene Lacoste was a renowned tennis player who won 10 Grand Slam titles felt it was too stiff to wear tennis whites. He noticed what polo players (hence the term polo shirts) were wearing in London and quickly got his own tailor to make some for himself. Once he retired, he started to create his own line of clothing and the polo shirt quickly rose to popularity. Soon other brands such as Fred Perry and Ralph Lauren entered the market. It was no longer an athletic uniform but a fashionable shirt to wear outside of sports.

How to Style the Polo Shirt

For a preppy/old Hollywood look pair them with chinos or pressed trousers, loafers and shades. Feel free to wear it with a blazer or sportcoat as an alternative to a dress shirt. It’s relaxed and casual.
For a rocker vibe go for ones with stripes, patterns, checks, and those muted ice-cream colors. Pair them with skinny trousers, jeans or shorts and always roll up your trousers for a cooler vibe. To play with styles switch up shoes: loafers, sandals, oxfords, sneakers. No boots.

: +39 Masq - Geo Knit Polo $195

: Circle of Gentlemen - Byron Mini Patterned Polo $175

: Individual - Textured Knit Polo $115

: Circle of Gentlemen - Beckett Patterned Polo $175

: Sand - Sean Connery Rick Knit Polo $225

: Ted Baker - Electrik Jacquard Cotton Polo $129

: Ted Baker - Bopp All Over Floral Print Polo $135

: Ted Baker - Knit Polo

: Blue Industry - Clover Print Polo $140

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1 Shirt, 5 Ways: A Classic White Shirt

May 25, 2016

It’s awesome to find white shirts that are simple with an elegant design.

We’ve written a lot about expensive shirts. It’s safe to say that affordable shirts have gotten a bad rap. But having a selection of white shirts that lasts comes from having a solid rotation of dress shirts. An essential piece like our new private label Launch dress shirt does just that.

Our Launch collection is our new line of basic attire. Our clients have let us know that fundamentally affordable basics like a plain white shirt are needed so we’re here to provide. This is perfectly suitable for a guy building his wardrobe, or someone with a developed wardrobe in need of basics.

Our Launch shirt has a regular point collar, and the cotton has a soft feel on the skin. The fit is sound and it has a very subtle (not shiny) sheen that adds a hint of class. I have a few dress shirts in my closet but I don’t have any that fit this close to perfection or has the slight sheen either. Here are five different ways we styled the white shirt (although, you can probably wear it with just about anything.)

Casual Italian Flair

Double breasted blazer, white shirt burgundy wingtips, john varvatos, launch shirt

Outfit details: Tiger of Sweden Double Breasted Blazer $599, Launch – Dress Shirt $95, John Varvatos Bowery Fit Jeans $268, Paradigma – Fancy Suede Shoes $375, A. Christensen – Paisley Pocket Square $45

Living in Toronto you will subconsciously inherit elements of the cities melting pot especially when it comes to style. This outfit here is a perfect example of that. One of my favourite pieces from Tiger of Sweden this season is this navy double-breasted sportcoat. The sportcoat gives a subtle Italian panache a regular blazer wouldn’t. I paired it with a paisley red pocket square. In many occasions, I’m dressing between casual and formal. Fits like this one go perfectly with the setting I’m occupied in.

Summer Styling

purple blazer, paradigma wingtip shoes, launch shirt white shirt

Outfit details: Without Predjudice – Buckley Linen Blazer- $595, Launch – Dress Shirt $95, Dimattia – Navy Chinos $245, Paradigma – Brown Shoes $375, Spitfire – Shades $80

What’s beautiful about a white shirt is its adaptability. I kept a cool colour concept with this fit. A standout piece I’ve seen this season is the incredible purple linen blazer from Without Prejudice. It is lightweight with a slim cut to give you that “V’ shape you want. I paired it with textured blue cotton trousers and brown wingtips. A blazer paired with a textured separate pant and a white oxford shirt is timeless. When it comes to building your wardrobe, add pieces that fit for your unique body type so creating outfits are a breeze.

Sleek Casual

Outfit details: Dimattia – Jacquard Chinos $245, Launch – Dress Shirt $95, Selected Homme – Suede Bomber $450, Gotstyle – Double Monk Strap Shoes $225

In a metropolis like Toronto, Montreal, New York, etc. transitional clothing is a must, unless you live 5 minutes away from where you work. In that case peace be on to you. But for the majority of us outerwear like this cream suede bomber jacket compliments our lifestyle. The piece is light and not too heavy for any summer afternoon or night, the sporty bomber contrast with the scholastic air of the white shirt and olive chinos making the outfit a perfectly casual. I styled double monk strap shoes with the fit to add an air of class along with the sporty level of the bomber jacket.

3-Piece Dapper

Gotstyle - Super 130's Glen Check Notch lapel 3-piece suit brown $995 Paradigma - Fancy suede brown brogue $375

Outfit details: Gotstyle – Super 130’s Glen Check Notch Lapel 3-piece Suit $995, Launch -Dress Shirt $95, Horst – Tie $95, Paradigma – Fancy Suede Bogue $375

Good tailoring makes a statement.

Make a statement with dapper 3-piece plaid suit. The suit has an amazing glen check with a hint of light blue that catches the eye. This makes it adaptable to wear with both warm and cool colours. As well to making a statement good tailoring should be versatile. For the upcoming summer days, you can wear the vest alone with the trousers or opt the vest out.

All About Business

Outfit details: Tiger of Sweden – Extra slim Window Pane Check suit $999, Launch – Dress Shirt $95, Seaward & Stern – Tie $150, Anderson’s – Leather Belt $160, Gotstyle – Double Monk Strap Leather Dress Shoe $295, Spitfire – Black Shades $80

This suit is one of my favourites for the slim notch lapels. If you don’t already know the rule is to pair slim lapels with a slim tie, and wide lapels with a wide tie. Think Harvey Specter and Don Draper. I kept it minimal with a textured grey stripe tie. Double monk straps have become the signature shoe for men developing a sense of style, with this mid-grey suit they make an excellent complimentary shoe.

20 Men’s Style Inspiration Posts From Instagram

May 24, 2016

20 Style Inspirations From Instagram

Get all the men’s style inspiration you need before you come into the store!

1. Embrace the summer suit; choose a light colour and wear with New Balance kicks.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFpvgAmCyMn/?tagged=gqstylehunt

2. Achieve classic-man style in a double breasted jack, heritage tie and simple nato watch from Daniel Wellington.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFlsOeCCkQ2/

3. Ditch the blazer, keep the tie. Especially loving this camo tie or get a similar Japanese denim from The Common Folk.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFkPOVssac5/?tagged=gqstylehunt

4. Adding a denim jacket to a simple look (t-shirt and joggers) takes your style from 2 to 10– real quick.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFjm983I4qN/?tagged=gqstylehunt

5. A simple gray suit gets a new life when you replace your basic dress shirt with a denim one.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFg_omtGQMg/?tagged=gqstylehunt

6. Black on black is acceptable for any occasion.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFgqwI4wWq1/?tagged=gqstylehunt

7. Convinced you need a brown suit yet?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFcsttWB1Ca/?tagged=gqstylehunt

8. Upgrade your weekends with a muted monochrome palette and a pop of colour.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFZyDNHiEec/?tagged=gqstylehunt

9. Kill them with colour

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFzdEoIFb9N/

10. It’s a cooler, more fitted, way to go to the gym (or at least walk by)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFza4jySWXu/

11. Yesssss to this ombre excellence statement blazer

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFrD855qZLG/?tagged=menswear

12. The new blue is bold… crop the pant and pair with fresh white sneakers

https://www.instagram.com/p/5clrR8HJLQ/?tagged=menswear

13. Simple tee with distressed denim does the trick

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFXbjdjLsAO/

14. Slim navy suit + white shirt = your minimalistic summer suit uniform

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEYiktLotzT/

15. Loving this elongated tee in our favorite print, camo.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_BkDpqQhI/?taken-by=kosta_williams

16. This is how to rock a t-shirt with your suit

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFg9dhfM-Vu/?taken-by=rowanrow

17. This sophisticated look is why we’re fully endorsing the polo trend

https://www.instagram.com/p/6P1BNPwrnX/?taken-by=theeliteblogger

18. Here’s an easy style tip that will make you look trim instantly: tuck in your shirt

https://www.instagram.com/p/5CZuOdQrrX/?taken-by=theeliteblogger

19. It’s cool enough in the evening a light weight sweater pulls your look together instantly.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BADnIm1sLDA/

20. Or ditch your jacket all together for a sport coat

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFj3RjqmGbi/?taken-by=shopgotstyle

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