Suit Up for the Season

My daddy is a technician for a natural gas company in southern Ohio and has been for as long as I can remember. He wears work boots, a hard hat, and grease on his hands everyday to work. The only time I ever saw him really dress up was for the Christmas service at our church. It's the only time in my memory I can remember him wearing a suit, and boy did he wear it! He looked so sharp in his suit with some obnoxious Christmas tie that me and my brothers bought him. The whole family dressed up special, but when I think back, I can actually see him in that suit in my mind. It made an impression on me, and it's something I will treasure in my heart forever.

Obviously, it wasn't the suit that made the man, or the memory, really. But let me tell you, my dad MADE that suit and it was something special seeing him grease-free during the holidays. In light of that beautiful memory, I stopped in at Hixon's to find out if they had any special deals or bargains. "And what to my wondering eyes did appear, but a bargain on suits for Daddies everywhere!" Hixon's has namebrand suits for just $99. Brands like Lucci, Tazio and Cianni offer quality, lasting suits at the lowest price possible. They do on-site hems at no additional charge and will even help you put together a snazzy suit, shirt, and tie combination. They have suits in gray, black, tan, brown, and several other colors on the $99 rack and its definitely worth a look. Ties start at just $10 with a purchase of a suit, and shirts start at just $19.95.

Hixon's will size you for your suit before you buy one, and help you pick the best suit for your occassion. Due to the fact that guys like my dad who work with their hands and don't have time to think about what color shirt will look best with a black suit, and then what tie pattern to get to go with it, I've put together some "Suit Wearing Tips". These are things to remember when buying a suit and wearing it:

1. Get sized! It's very important that you know the size you wear so that the suit fits you well.
2. Pick out a style or cut of a suit. These range from 2-button, 3-button, flat-front to side-vented suits. All the styles are different according to preference of fit and feel.
3. Choose a color. Hixon's sells suits in black, brown, tan and several other colors. Some colors are more appropriate for certain occassions.
4. Get alterations! My biggest pet-peeve is guys that wear suits with pants dragging the floor, or sleeves that are too short. Get it taken care of before you wear the suit.
5. Match the shirt and the tie. It's important that the shirt and tie match each other. The sales representatives in the store can help you with this.
6. Shoe color should match belt color. No brown belts with black shoes, or vice versa. The two items should match each other.
7. Shirt color should contrast the suit color. When you're wearing a dark suit, it's usually better to wear a light colored shirt to contrast. This also depends on the tie color and style.
8. Socks should match the suit. I can't count the number of times I've caught my grandpa wearing navy blue socks with a black suit! Always match the socks to the suit color.
9. Be sure that your suit is appropriate for the occassion. A highly formal occassion may call for a different style of suit, while a less formal occassion may call for a suit without a tie. These factors all depend on the occassion. Hixon's sales representatives can help you make these decisions too.
10. Wear what YOU like. We can give you advice all day, but if you don't like the way you look, it doesn't matter. You need to be comfortable and confident in your suit, so don't be afraid to voice your opinion!

These are just a few things to think about when you're buying a suit. Another little tip is that square-toed shoes are in style this season, so think about that also when you're picking out your suit and putting together your fabulous look! Stop by Hixon's to talk to someone about getting yourself "suited for the season!" Happy hunting!