Must-Have Winter Accessories for Fort Wayne

Sometimes, it’s the small things that make an outfit. In cold weather, one small thing can mean the difference between being toasty or a human popsicle. So, stay warm and stylish this winter in Fort Wayne with these must-have accessories.

Boots
In Fort Wayne, where snow, rain and frigid temperatures often occur all at once, you must have shoes that defy Mother Nature. Wolverine, a maker of reputable work boots, also makes stylish casual boots for men, and they are perfect for standing up to snow, rain and frigid temperatures.

Wolverine boots in black and brown

Wolverine boots

 

Socks
Nothing else matters when your toes are cold. So, keep your tootsies cozy with the right socks.

gray wool argyle socks

 

A quilted vest
A popular look now is to wear a quilted field vest under a blazer or sport coat. We think it looks quite posh.

Quilted vest

 

A cashmere scarf
Cashmere is a combination of extreme lightness and extreme warmth that only Mother Nature could engineer. This purr-inducing, sophisticated fabric is the fine undercoat of goats that inhabit some of the coldest places on earth (e.g. Mongolia in winter), so it’s silky but incredibly warm. Did we mention it always looks chic? Cashmere is the fabric of the winter season.

Coppley Suit

A cashmere scarf is a very dapper accessory

 

A cozy hat
Science has dispelled the myth that you lose most of your body heat through your head, but when the temperature is below zero (as it often is in during a Fort Wayne winter), retaining every bit of warmth helps. So, cap your precious noggin with a warm hat.

gray winter hat

A cozy hat. Photo Credit: Hedgehog Fibres via Compfight cc

 

Handy Gloves
Sleek leather gloves always look sophisticated. They also always protect your hands from a freezing steering wheel in the morning. Black leather gloves are classic and brown look modern with a dark gray pea coat.

Black leather gloves

Photo Credit: guantipelle via Compfight cc

For more ways to stay warm this winter, come see us at Christopher James Menswear.

WINTER SAVINGS & CUSTOM EVENT

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Santa Miss Something On Your List?…

Save Up To 40% at Christopher James!

 

Santa does his best but he’s got a lot of people on his list and not all have been as nice as you…  So, if you didn’t get something you wanted get in to Christopher James NOW for our Winter Sale Event. Save 25% – 40% on all remaining Fall/Winter merchandise.

The More You Buy, The More You Save! First sale item is 25% OFF, next sale item is 30% OFF and third and subsequent sale items are 40% OFF!

Hurry in for best selection!

The Gift That Never Goes Out of Style

Gift-Cards

If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift that is guaranteed to fit and never goes out of style, consider a Christopher James Menswear gift card.

A CJM gift card is perfect for the guy who has discerning sartorial taste (i.e., “picky”), or the guy who knows just what he wants. Either way, a CJM gift card is a great gift.

They are available in any amount, so you can either send him on a shopping spree or give him a delightful stocking stuffer.

Also, we are happy to wrap and deliver to your recipient, or have it ready for you to pick up in the store.

Call us at (260) 436-4788, or stop by, to purchase your gift card.

Circle of Gentlemen Dress shirt

Circle of Gentlemen Doesn’t Mess With a Good Thing

Fashion is notoriously fickle. Most designers are locked in an endless race to create the next hottest trend, which, as a result, seem to change from one minute to the next. This is why it’s refreshing to find a brand that focuses on making a trusted, classic product that is high quality and timeless, rather than starting trends.

We are talking specifically about Circle of Gentlemen, which we proudly carry here at Christopher James Menswear in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Circle of Gentlemen is a Netherlands-based brand known for their superior European craftsmanship, high quality fabrics, and precision tailoring. Two friends “in pursuit of a simple goal” founded the brand in 2005. That goal was to create a three-button dress shirt that they themselves could actually wear.

It turned out not only would they wear their own creation, but men all around the world would too. Fort Wayne is one of the places on the globe that sports CoG, and CJM has the city’s best selection of CoG shirts.

For the Fall and Winter 2014 season, Circle of Gentlemen has infused a few deeper colors into its pallet, and added an understated sheen effect to many of its fabrics, creating a look that is both casual and dressy.

With Circle of Gentlemen, you won’t be left holding a stack of last season’s shirts a mere month after you bought them. Rather, you’ll be the guy who, no matter the time of year, effortlessly pulls a CoG button-down out of his closet and look on-point.

Stop into the store and see these amazing, classic pieces for yourself. Any one of them is sure to add timeless sophistication to every Fort Wayne man’s wardrobe.

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Shopping at a Local Fort Wayne Business Looks Good on You

Despite how much we blog about gorgeous suits, must-have shoes and premium denim, the truth is that style isn’t just about wearing nice things.

Style is a form of expression—expression of attitude, personality and values.

Purchasing clothing from a local business, like Christopher James Menswear, not only speaks volumes about your want for quality, but of your priority to support small business. Really, it comes down to “wear” and “where.” Meaning, good style just as much about where you shop, as it is what you wear. 

This may sound like just a pitch to get you to shop at Christopher James Menswear, but we assure you, it’s not.

There are almost 28 million small businesses in America, and 50% of the working population works in a small business. They are the backbone of America’s economy, and right now, they all have the same pressing need: more customers.

While things are on the up-and-up since the 2008 economic downturn, America’s small businesses still need the support from consumers they once had, explains Chris Lambert, owner of Christopher James Menswear.

Lambert adds the holidays are a great time to show your support for local businesses. “The holidays are a great time to shop locally because it’s not like you’re spending money you wouldn’t otherwise. You’re just spending it more consciously.”

Lambert was recently on WANE TV urging Fort Wayne residents to shop local, and recommending gift ideas for men. Watch the video here.

Yes, we want you to buy Christmas gifts for the men in your life at CJM. But we also want you to shop locally as often as possible, for all your needs.

So, help a small business out. It’s always in style.

PRICELESS!

Help us celebrate Tyler’s first job as a Denver lawyer by taking $100.00 off any in stock suit or sport coat/pant combination.

Congratulations Ty!
Offer good through December 24.

Wane.com: “Men’s clothing store provides gift ideas”

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) With less than a month away from Christmas, you’re probably starting to get that holiday shopping list together. However, what do you get for the men in your life?

If you don’t know what to get your dad, husband, brother or boyfriend, Chris Lambert, Owner of Christopher James Menswear joined NewsChannel 15’s Gina Glaros and Rob Lydick on First News Sunday with some gift ideas.

Get the Newest Looks from Peter Millar at CJM in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Have you seen the new Fall 2014 Peter Millar collection yet? It’s a stunner, and we have many of its perfect fall looks in store here at Christopher James Menswear in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

For the full Peter Millar Fall 2014 Look Book, visit our earlier post here.

For a sampling, see below:

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To see what other great Peter Millar pieces we have right now, give us a call or stop by the store. Find us here.

Also, we won’t be blogging until after Thanksgiving, so if we don’t hear from you before, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!