Who ya gonna call?!

So I've realized the importance of bringing this up sooner rather than later.  While, my goal of Suitably Dressed is to help provide insight, basic knowledge, and some know how to the average man; I realize that I can only paint broad brush strokes.  When it comes down to who you should turn to in order to help ensure that you are getting exactly what your wardrobe needs, you need someone on your side.

While I work as a stylist with a custom clothing company, this is NOT a plug for me, or my company.  Simply said, you should be able to make some of the decisions for your wardrobe on your own, but you should also be working with someone who will keep your best interest at heart.  A good consultant will not simply be a salesman selling you a bunch of crap you don't need, but instead someone who will help stay on top of what you do need.

To think of this in another way, if you aren't a lawyer do you represent yourself in legal matters?  Do you do all of your own investment banking?  Do you self diagnose all of your ailments?  The honest answer here is NO!  You turn to professionals to help, so why should your wardrobe be any different?  We've already established the importance of a proper wardrobe for work and leisure.

So where do you get someone?  At this point, many of the retail stores out there are driven on customer service and helping work with people.  The plethora of custom and made to measure places will provide you with someone who should be able to help as well.  Honestly, I think you need to make sure it is someone you are comfortable with, and who you are confident in what they can provide you.  Ask a friend or coworker if they know someone and start there.

The entire point of this is that men need to change the way they look at the clothes on their back!  Working with someone should help you establish what you have, what you need, and most importantly things that you will look best in.  For a lot of men they turn to their wife, significant other, mistress, etc and simply ask yourself this - are they putting me in what I look best in, or things that they like?

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