http://www.artipot.com/authors/13353/victor-santerino/ Latest articles by Victor Santerino from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/408428/the-right-suit-can-make-a-big-man-look-great-what-can-it-do-for-your.htm I'm sure everyone is aware that Americans are getting bigger. The fast food lifestyle has a lot to answer for. Obviously, men from all walks of life are included in this group of expanding individuals. Many big men are suit wearers, and it's important to play every trick in the book to create a most favorable visual image when so dressed. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:16:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/408428/the-right-suit-can-make-a-big-man-look-great-what-can-it-do-for-your.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/408224/accessorize-with-your-pocket-square.htm The ornamental pocket square, or pocket handkerchief, has a long history, having originated in England during the middle ages. They were made from different materials, for the purpose of absorbing moisture and if one was wealthy, they were made from silk. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:01:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/408224/accessorize-with-your-pocket-square.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/386305/the-perfect-dress-shirt-for-your-suit.htm It is often said that you are what you wear. There can be little else in your closet to make such a loud statement of what you are than a fine suit. However, it must be worn with the correct accessories of shoes, tie etc. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:29:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/386305/the-perfect-dress-shirt-for-your-suit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/386304/how-to-buy-a-patterned-tuxedo.htm Right away, I am making the assumption that you are not a large man. Larger men should never wear anything patterned, because it only accentuates the body. Especially not a patterned tuxedo. Stick to a dark, or black tux which has a slimming effect, and if possible try to find a subtle pinstripe. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:27:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/386304/how-to-buy-a-patterned-tuxedo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/325418/the-importance-of-choosing-the-right-suit-fabric.htm The suit you wear probably makes as much a statement these days as the car you drive. Whereas the color and style of your suit is important, equally the suit fabrics have much to do with both feel and appearance. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:22:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/325418/the-importance-of-choosing-the-right-suit-fabric.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/287959/the-j-garcia-tie.htm A tie plays a big part in making your suit outfit look sharp. A tie must play off the color of the shirt, yet make its own statement. It must reflect an established tone, but introduce a new texture. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:05:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/287959/the-j-garcia-tie.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/287033/wearing-an-attractive-wedding-suit.htm There is no denying the fact that the wedding suit is still the most suited for wearing in weddings. Men have got to look attractive and smart on their wedding night especially to their partner and other guests who would be coming for the function. Some tips on choosing a stylish suit for your wedding follow. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:16:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/287033/wearing-an-attractive-wedding-suit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/284128/are-mens-suits-recession-proof.htm The suit has existed for over eight centuries now. This garment has been worn to help men look their best. Men wear suits to look well mannered, cultured, hard working, honest, intelligent, and reliable. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:23:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/284128/are-mens-suits-recession-proof.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/284082/cat-and-dog-tuxedos.htm The fact that many people throughout the country feel that their pets are "part of the family", becomes quite obvious when they put them in clothes. Events such as Halloween, Christmas, and even weddings are times when people dress their dogs and cats. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:04:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/284082/cat-and-dog-tuxedos.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/283579/to-wear-a-black-jacket-or-white-jacket.htm Black tie affairs can be tricky for the novice attendee. Tuxedos vary in style, material, color, and even design. The black jacket and the white jacket however, are the two most traditional black tie jacket colors. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:11:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/283579/to-wear-a-black-jacket-or-white-jacket.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/283464/should-you-wear-a-silk-suit-or-a-cotton-suit.htm The suit is diverse in style, color, design, and even material. Each suit can be made from cotton, silk, polyester, wool, cashmere, or even a combination of all of them. I wrote this article to explain two of these types of suits to you. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:54:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/283464/should-you-wear-a-silk-suit-or-a-cotton-suit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/283036/what-is-a-power-suit.htm The power suit has been touted as the best garment to wear to an interview or important business meeting. This suit stands for power, success, and the ability to get what one want from life in general. But what exactly is a power suit? Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:27:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/283036/what-is-a-power-suit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/282990/polyester-or-wool-tuxedo.htm The tuxedo can be created using, cotton, polyester, wool, silk, satin, and even cashmere. In recent years, the most popular materials used have been wool and polyester. I wrote this article to outline the benefits of choosing each material. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:34:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/282990/polyester-or-wool-tuxedo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/282322/building-a-wardrobe.htm Student loans, rent, car payments, and finally the cost of building a proper wardrobe for the job you've worked so hard to get. Knowing what to buy to get the most from your money is essential when starting out. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:31:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/282322/building-a-wardrobe.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/282049/tips-for-mens-church-suits.htm The suit is still the number one garment worn to church each Sunday. Each and every week men of all denominations can be seen wearing not only church suits, but shoes, jewelry, and even hats. This article will give you some tips on choosing the proper suit and suit accessories for church. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:21:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/282049/tips-for-mens-church-suits.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/281129/the-after-six-tuxedo-vs-the-andrew-fezza-tuxedo.htm The After Six tuxedo and the Andrew Fezza tuxedo are both very popular tuxedos on the market today. I wrote this article to help give people greater knowledge on both tuxedos. The following paragraphs will provide you with basic reviews to help you in your own analysis. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:13:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/281129/the-after-six-tuxedo-vs-the-andrew-fezza-tuxedo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275450/advice-on-when-and-why-to-buy-a-tuxedo.htm Tuxedos are often rented rather than purchased, and for good reason. Many people will never have a need to purchase a tux and shouldn't. However, you should decide whether you are one of these people before continuing to rent. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:58:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275450/advice-on-when-and-why-to-buy-a-tuxedo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275314/buying-a-wrinkle-free-suit.htm The man or woman that wears a suit each day seems to constantly be asking the question, how can I keep my suit from getting wrinkled? This person should always be answered with, "buy a suit that will not wrinkle quickly". Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:22:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275314/buying-a-wrinkle-free-suit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275275/how-to-combat-suit-wrinkles.htm Suit wrinkles have plagued man kind since the hour the first suit was created. Since this time many new strategies and tips have become available to help us in this endeavor. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:23:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275275/how-to-combat-suit-wrinkles.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/274807/how-to-buy-a-tie.htm There have been so many articles written on how to properly buy a suit, but not many have been written on the tie. However, this does not mean the tie should not be bought and worn properly. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:27:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/274807/how-to-buy-a-tie.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/272512/how-to-buy-a-tuxedo.htm Properly purchasing, renting, or wearing a tuxedo can be quite troublesome for the novice. Unfortunately most men fit into the "novice" category because they do not have many opportunities to wear a tux. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:51:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/272512/how-to-buy-a-tuxedo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/272500/how-to-fill-a-suits-pockets.htm Men who buy suits quickly discover that they have a wide array of places they can seemingly store their gear. Between the jacket and trousers a man is looking at between seven and twelve pockets to choose from. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:33:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/272500/how-to-fill-a-suits-pockets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/272389/how-to-wear-accessories-with-your-church-suit.htm Wearing a church suit is a fantastic way to start the week off right. Waking up early and donning a suit without having to go to the office for the day is a wonderful feeling. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:43:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/272389/how-to-wear-accessories-with-your-church-suit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/272175/timeless-suit-brands.htm Suit brands and designers change from year to year, but there are some constants that are always popular. For instance Brooks Brothers suits were popular 100 years ago and are still popular today. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:45:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/272175/timeless-suit-brands.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271276/the-best-way-to-store-a-tuxedo.htm Wearing a tuxedo is a great and wonderful experience that is done by most people a few times a year. Since this garment is only used a few times a year it makes sense that a persons tuxedo is in storage most of the time. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:51:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271276/the-best-way-to-store-a-tuxedo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267268/how-to-match-suit-patterns.htm Most men know that a suit needs to be matched by a tie and a dress shirt and maybe even a nice pocket square. The only problem is they do not actually know how to match these things by color or pattern. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:20:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267268/how-to-match-suit-patterns.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267210/tips-you-can-use-to-color-coordinate-your-suit.htm Most men know that certain events call for a a suit rather than the normal everyday pair of jeans and white tee shirt. However, most men also do not have any idea how to color coordinate their suit with the rest of their wardrobe. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:54:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267210/tips-you-can-use-to-color-coordinate-your-suit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/264737/renting-a-tuxedo-made-easy.htm Tuxedo rental is often overlooked when planning for life changing events like weddings. With all the different thoughts going through your head you really don't want to have to worry about making a mistake when renting your clothing for the big day. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:56:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/264737/renting-a-tuxedo-made-easy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/259140/discount-suits-when-times-are-tough.htm The economic downturn has made many consumers reevaluate the way they spend money on work uniforms. Workers want to save money on their business suits, but still want to look good for work. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:41:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/259140/discount-suits-when-times-are-tough.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256934/choosing-a-suit-color-made-easy.htm The most ignored area of a suit purchase is undoubtedly the suit color. Many men feel that they should choose their suit color based off of what color they like best. However, what men really need to look at before choosing a color is which color works best for them. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:58:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256934/choosing-a-suit-color-made-easy.htm