Men’s clothing blog

In 1991, I opened a small necktie shop in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. Thirty-five years later, I’m working alongside my son in Reston Town Center, helping men look and feel their best for some of the most important moments of their lives. It’s been quite a journey. And as we celebrate Davelle Clothiers’ 35th anniversary, […]

A lot of men don’t know what to wear, so they default to what feels safe: navy blazer, white shirt, khakis, brown shoes. There’s nothing wrong with any of those pieces. In fact, they can all have a place in a great wardrobe. The problem is when your entire closet starts to look like everyone […]

And that’s a shame, because a great blazer may be the single most useful jacket a man can own. Somewhere along the way, “blazer” became the catch-all term for almost any jacket that isn’t part of a suit. That’s not what a blazer is. A blazer is a jacket designed to stand on its own. […]

1. Aesthetics – “We Eat With Our Eyes First” The first thing I look for in a pair of shoes is whether it catches my attention. Is it visually appealing on the shelf? Is the design unique, are the proportions of the shoe well balanced, does it have beautiful coloration and patina, and what is […]