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Pulling Off Linen For Work

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Pulling Off Linen For Work

Depending on where you work, you may have a casual and hip dress code if your workplace is trendy enough. Even then, however, when it comes to office wear, you still might not get away with even your best pair of jeans. Particularly during the warmer days of summer, consider pulling off linen – especially if it's tailored. Linen trousers and a linen blazer can give you a classy yet casual and "cool" look – in more ways than one. Starting At the Top Let's begin at the top of your outfit: Every man's closet should have at least one...

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Microfiber vs. Cotton Fabric

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Microfiber vs. Cotton Fabric

There are two types of fabrics which are pitted against each other all the time, but sad to say, there is not enough information that shows their difference from each other. On this page, the battle between microfiber vs. cotton will be put to an end. Microfiber and Cotton Defined Microfiber is made from a petroleum-based synthetic material. This blend makes it durable and comfortable enough to use for daily wear. It also has other qualities that make it look like it uses natural fiber for clothing. It also has densely woven filaments that are finer when compared to human...

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Linen Vs. Cotton: Best Summer Apparel

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Linen Vs. Cotton: Best Summer Apparel

  Summer shirts. It's finally time to wear them again. But, if you're in a non-air-conditioned office, an air-conditioned office, spending a hot day outside, enjoying a company get together, or attending a summer wedding, the question arises: Linen vs. cotton… which is better? Consider the cotton suit. Maybe even a cotton shirt with chinos or jeans, if you're more casual. However, once you start to sweat, that shirt will stick to your body, and you're likely to notice sweat marks around the collar and armpits. Isn't there a better way to dress?  Popular Materials  Polyester and cotton pretty much...

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Linen 101: Q And A On Wearing Linen

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Linen 101: Q And A On Wearing Linen

Wearing linen is particularly popular in summer, though it can be worn year-round. One of the most desirable benefits of wearing linen, of course, is that it is so lightweight, breathable, and capable of keeping you cool in hot climates. What's more, with various styles and colors, linen can be worn by people of all ages, genders, and shapes. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of how amazing linen garments truly are! To help clear things up a bit, we've put together a collection of questions and answers regarding linen. What Kinds of Fabrics Combine Well with Linen? It's easy to...

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Easy Linen Hacks For Men

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Easy Linen Hacks For Men

It's summer, and that means there is linen everywhere you look on menswear sites. Why is that? Well, linen looks great. It's lightweight. It's affordable, and it's breathable. What more could you ask for in summer wear? Unfortunately, it’s also easy to be mistaken for your pet Shar-Pei once you've been wearing a linen shirt or dress for more than five minutes. Nonetheless, linen shirts, pants, dresses, etc. are outstanding in summer, so we’re going to offer up some easy linen hacks for those seemingly unavoidable wrinkles. Linen – What Is It? First things first. What exactly is linen? It's...

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