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VALENTINES DAY 2020 FORT WAYNE INDIANA

Why should you shop at Christopher James Menswear?

To quote ZZ Top, “ ‘Cause every girl crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man.”  Help her go crazy with a new outfit from Christopher James. New spring merchandise is arriving daily and now is the time to get in and check out the latest fashions from Canali, Stenstroms, Eton, Paige, Peter Millar, Meyer, Mark Calder, Magnanni,  J&M 1850, and more…

Just so you have some dollars left over for candy or flowers take $50.00 off any regular price purchase of $250.00 or more this Thursday – Saturday.

We look forward to seeing you.

PS Remember when MTV showed videos? We do! Here is ZZ Top performing one of their hits.

Gift the Smart Way This Season with Christopher James

You can read this gift guide as either a handy list of your holiday favorites you can print out and give to your wife or as some favorites that are a must for your dad, son, nephew or friend. In no particular order, behold the Christopher James gift list:

Put a solid or patterned shirt that can be worn untucked high on your list. With the prevalence of adopting casual work cultures, there is less of a need to have many suits hanging in your closet. A shirt by Emanuel Berg, for example, can be worn tucked or untucked with jeans or chinos. We should clarify that not just any button-down shirt can be worn this way. Stop by and we’ll show you how to pull it off. 

 

A quarter-zip sweater from Peter Millar or Robert Graham is utilitarian *and* stylish. Sure, it will keep you warm, but over a patterned button-down, it can make a gent look polished for the office or ready to take a place at this weekend’s flute recital. Worn with jeans by 34 Heritage or with dressier trousers, you’ll have versatility on your side for sure. 

 

Dress socks can be a fun purchase from Christopher James for the guy on your list — or for yourself. Buy a luxurious pair by VKNagrani, which Esquire magazine has billed as “the best socks in the world.” They’ll be a treat for you or a good friend on your list. 

If you know your gift recipient’s size, refined sneaks by Wolverine or or Peter Millar would make a great gift. Available in butter leather and different colors, your someone special would love wearing these to work with jeans or khakis or on the weekend while he’s running errands. 

For the ultimate splurge, put a Hook & Albert garment weekender bag under the tree. The leather bag fully unzips to hold a sport jacket or suit on a hanger. Zip it and tuck in your shoes, shirt, sweater, undergarments and toiletries and you’re ready to say bon voyage. You’ll smile big when your special giftee tells you about the stares and double-takes how received while walking through the airport. 

You can never go wrong with a gift card from Christopher James. It shows just how much you care. 

Happy Holidays from Christopher James and see you soon! 

Get Decked Out for the Holidays with Help from Christopher James

When you’re walking in the winter wonderland of Fort Wayne, the staff at Christopher James can show you how to make your layers look stylish while keeping you warm. So accept those invitations to holiday parties, after-work gatherings with friends and dinners with family and rely on Christopher James winter staples to make you look great. 

Let’s start with the innermost layer: Underwear. Saxx undergarments are key. They’ll keep all of your men’s parts snug in the right places without causing any jingling bells. Next, pull on a pair of wool trousers from Samuelsohn. Their versatility allows you to go from the office to a casual holiday happy hour after work. A lightweight yet warm sweater from Peter MIllar or Robert Graham over a button-down shirt will keep you warm in a drafty bar after work.

Let’s be realistic: Fort Wayne winters are cold. Despite that, you don’t have to cover up your stylish layers in a parka that makes you look like an abominable snowman. Instead, top it off with lined top coat. No longer only as suit toppers, a top coat from Bugatti is one you can toss over jeans or dress trousers. We have cashmere or wool selections to keep you toasty, options with zip-out lining, solid-colored classic navy alternatives or bold colors to make you a standout. The top coat trend is going strong for a second year in a row, so hop on the fashion train this winter, too. 

See you soon at Christopher James and Happy Holidays! 

 

I Can’t Even: The Best Adulting Menswear Essentials from Christopher James — Part 2

Depending on your job, the disheveled look can only carry you so far. A polished appearance complete with well-fitting clothing can do amazing things for one’s confidence. Read on for reliable and effective tips in Part 2 of Christopher James Adulting Menswear Essentials: 

In our last installment, we talked about suits, ties, dress shirts, the necessity of a belt and appropriate jeans. Next on the list are sweaters.

 

Sweaters. A lightweight sweater from Christopher James is a great transitional piece from season to season. You can wear a sweater from Peter Millar or Robert Graham with a button down shirt, with or without a tie, under a sport or suit jacket or with an open collared button down and coordinating solid T-shirt peeking out underneath. Throw on a sport coat and jeans and your not-too-casual-oh-this-old-thing look will yield many approving looks. 


Trousers.
Jeans aside, another wardrobe essential is a neat pair of trousers, be they dress pants or casual chinos. Options from Samuelsohn or Bill’s Khakis are incredibly comfortable, versatile and lightweight. 

Shoes. Your feet will thank you a million times over for investing in a few pairs of high-quality shoes. Start with a pair of dress shoes and a pair that checks the casual box so that you have a few styles to rotate through. At Christopher James, we carry both looks from Trask and J&M 1900 and can offer suggestions for how to pull off completing your outfit in shoes that aren’t black. 

Underpants. Why are these in the list? Because we care. Taking care of yourself and maintaining a good grooming schedule also includes considering the first layer of clothing on your body. Throw out your torn and stretched underwear. You deserve the best! Who wants to wear a great outfit with overstretched underwear that bunches in all of the wrong places? Get some Saxx underwear.

Come and adult with us at Christopher James today!

 

Some Rules Are Meant to Be Broken

Work place style has evolved, there’s no doubt about that. Whether you work at a law firm, in a doctor’s office, or are part of the financial or professional services industries or you’re a teacher, the guidelines for workplace dress are drastically different than they were 10 years ago. Business casual rules were shattered years ago and if you’re unsure what’s de rigeur at the moment, visit us at Christopher James Menswear in Fort Wayne and we’ll help you out. 

 

What they wore then: A suit with shoulder pads big enough on which to land a plane, a solid-colored shirt and tie. 

What you wear now: Comfortable, form-fitting sport coat from Coppley over a casual button-down patterned shirt by Emanuel Berg with a pair of neat jeans by 34 Heritage. No holes.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What they wore then: Short-sleeve shirts in the summer with a tie and dress slacks. Sorry to bring back terribly vivid memories. 

What you wear now: An untucked long-sleeve shirt from Peter Millar, a half-zip coordinating pullover and chinos by Bill’s Khakis. Skip the pocket protector. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What they wore then: A too-big V-neck sweater, tie and solid-colored button down shirt. Pleated khakis down below. 

What you wear now: Pants with pleats should find their way into your closet if you have larger legs or carry more weight around your midsection. Otherwise, pleats shouldn’t be having a moment in your wardrobe, gentlemen. Flat-front pants are flattering on slim men of all ages and are quite flattering. Paired with a cashmere sweater and vibrantly patterned shirt, you’ll be ready to take a seat at the conference room table in this getup. 

 

What they wore then: Lace-up dress shoes or stodgy and stiff leather loafers.

What you wear now: Refined sneakers from Trask or leather tennis shoes from On that will make you feel like you’re walking around the office on air.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The staff at Christopher James believes the laidback look is here to stay, at least for a while. Stop in at our store and we’ll help you put some casual clothing options to work for you. See you soon! 

YOU’VE Got the Look, With Help from Christopher James

Style and Service in Mens Fashion

Circa 1987 from the Prince album Sign ‘O’ Times, the song “You Got the Look” can be the theme for your relationship with Christopher James. The dedicated and hard-working staff at Christopher James will help you get the look you’re looking for to fill out your summer business wardrobe.

A motto we stand by is that Christopher James in Fort Wayne is a place where “style and service are always in fashion.” Don’t take our word for it! Test the waters for yourself today by dropping in to check out our latest line of suits and sport coats from brands like Coppley, Byron or Maurizio Baldassari.

It’s always the right time to feel good about how you look. The right fit, style and length of a sport coat or suit can do wonders for your appearance. There are several guidelines to keep in mind that the staff at Christopher James can walk you through. If you generally veer toward a more conservative look, put yourself in the expert hands of the Christopher James associates and they’ll help you summon the courage to try something edgier. Don’t limit yourself to muted tones and solid colors. We can show you how to pair patterned sport coats with the right dress shirt from Robert Talbott or Peter Millar that’s right for your personality and work setting.

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See you soon this summer at Christopher James!

 

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Graduation Gift Shopping for HIM in Fort Wayne Indiana

The Best Gifts for Your Favorite Grad  

 

Winter is finally(!) over and the end of the school year has arrived. It’s an exciting time for grads, so help them celebrate with a stylish gift or two from Fort Wayne’s Christopher James. Here are some of the hot items on our list:

Refined shirts: Reality is setting in and with a job in corporate America (or a non-profit or academic) around the corner, your favorite grad needs to look the part. A new Emanuel Berg shirt will quickly become a favorite in your grad’s spring wardrobe. The fine Italian fabrics and perfect fit makes the product well worth it. If your gift recipient is headed to a more relaxed work environment, opt for a shirt from Emanuel Berg that can be worn untucked. Not just any shirt can be worn this way. We can show your grad how to do it.

Dress socks: We’re not talking about six-packs of socks you can buy in varying patterns. Instead, think of the most luxuriously soft and high quality socks that will wrap your graduate’s feet in comfort all day while at the office. Esquire Magazine hasn’t declared VKNagrani socks the “best dress socks in the world” for no reason. Pay us a visit at Christopher James and we’ll show you why your grad deserves a pair or two.

Half-zip sweaters: A half-zip sweater from Peter Millar is an incredibly versatile wardrobe staple that your grad can wear to the office over a dress shirt or out with shorts or a pair of chinos on a cool day. Layer one under a sport coat until Mother Nature figures out exactly what season we’re in. We have many colors to choose from to pair with a mix of patterned shirts.

A Christopher James gift card: Congratulate your gift recipient with a Christopher James gift card! They’ll be in great hands with our expert staff should they need any advice on suiting, accessories or fashionable matches. See you soon!

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Accessories You Can’t Do Without This Spring

How to Accessorize your Wardrobe in Fort Wayne

Gentlemen, don’t overlook new accessories to add to your spring wardrobe this season in Fort Wayne. Whether it’s a pop of color, something new to cinch your waist or a little something out of the ordinary around your neck to complete your look, count on the expert staff at Christopher James to share their expertise on the additions to invest in this spring:

Pocket squares: The smallest details can make the biggest impact. Don’t underestimate the power of the pocket square. Not to be confused with a handkerchief, a colorfully bold pocket square tucked into your jacket breast pocket is all for show and will help you show well. The colors are rich this season — think vibrant blues, red, coral, purple, pink, yellow and orange. Check out our picks from Carrot and Gibbs, Edward Armah and Robert Talbott.

Belts: It’s always helpful to have a smart, sophisticated classic belt in buttery leather from Trafalgar or W. Kleinberg. No need to match your belt to shoes. Instead, choose a complementary color. Play it safe and steer clear of picking a belt in a contrasting color against a dark background.

Underclothes: Who thought underwear could be life changing? You’ll be a believer, too, when you try out Saxx underwear for yourself. They’re well worth the investment. You can choose the material and fit that’s right for you.

Refined sneakers: The brands are many, the colors are endless, the styles are smart and the concept is most welcome. Sneakers you can wear to work! Who knew? With selections from Wolverine and Peter Millar, you’ll have many to choose from.

Stop in to our Ft Wayne Store soon and the Christopher James staff will help you accessorize!

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Men’s Spring Fashions in Ft. Wayne

So Long, Winter! Hello, Spring in Fort Wayne!

You survived winter! You could celebrate by wearing a few of the spring fashion trends that we hear the young men are sporting these days, which include leather pants and tie dye shirts, or you could be a part of the cool kids and don a colorful button-down shirt to go under your blazer or lightweight sweater. Yeah, we at Christopher James think the latter, too.

With patterns such as paisley, plaid and checks, you’ll welcome spring with colors that will brighten up many days ahead. The newest selections from Peter Millar and Emanuel Berg  will help put you in a brighter mood. The trend is big and bold, so go big or go home! Think fun patterns with bright blues and corals against a white background or vibrant plaids that brighten up your wardrobe in a pinch.

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The beauty of sporting a cheerfully patterned shirt is that it can look terrific and add a wonderful pop of color under a smart Maurizio Baldassari sportcoat. Paired with lightweight slacks, you’ll be ready to welcome spring. Don’t forget about your pocket square! It adds a little extra life to your wardrobe and completes the look.

Think spring and come visit us in Fort Wayne. See you soon!

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Step into Winter in Style


The crisp weather has caught up to us in
Fort Wayne and there’s no escaping it. Embrace it with a few new staples for your business and weekend wardrobe. Whether you’re a bachelor out on your own for the first time who just landed his first corporate job or you’re a mature  professional whose career has been in full swing for years, Christopher James Menswear has something for you!

Are you a more library, wood and academic look type of guy? How about a new plaid Byron sport coat and a dark button-down shirt from Peter MIllar and v-necked sweater to keep you extra warm? Skip the tie, invest in a warm pair of wool trousers, pair it with dark loafers and you’re ready for your meeting.

If the slick corporate look is more your style, try a new sport coat from Byron, a smart tie or pocket square and a CJ semi-custom shirt. Slacks and lace-up dress shoes from Trask will help you walk into the board room in style.

We know that many offices these days are opting for casual looks, too. Christopher James has you covered. Consider a turtleneck under a sweater and a pair of dark Paige jeans with leather short boots. Or a Peter Millar button-down shirt with Paige jeans and loafers. Do you prefer to keep it business on top and more casual on the bottom? Go for a spiffy new CJ semi-custom button-down shirt and a sports coat to round out your look. You can’t go wrong.

Thanks for your continued business and we look forward to dressing you for the cold weather ahead. Don’t forget to sign up for our email list and we’ll keep you in the loop on upcoming events and offers. See you soon!