
Style Guides
From how-to’s to current trends, Capitol Hill Clothiers Style Guides are your resources for dressing well, feeling confident, and advancing your clothing knowledge.
The Step-By-Step Guide to Dressing Better
In the dynamic world of business, your appearance can significantly impact how you are perceived by colleagues, clients, and competitors. Dressing well is not just about looking good; it's about conveying confidence, competence, and respect for those around you. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help business owners, lawyers, lobbyists, and CEOs elevate their professional attire.
How to Design the Perfect Custom Suit Online
Are you ready to add a new custom suit to your wardrobe? Designing a custom suit with Capitol Hill Clothiers is your next step toward a look that's both fashionable and distinctly yours. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a tailor-made custom suit that flawlessly complements your physique and personal style, ensuring you flow into any room with confidence and class.
A Brief History of Pinstripes
Pinstripes, the quintessential symbol of professional elegance, have traversed a long and illustrious path. Pinstripes are a testament to the enduring allure of classic style. In this blog post, we uncover the evolution of pinstripes in American suiting and their abiding influence on fashion today.
The 5 Best Suits from the 2024 Met Gala
In this post, we'll take a closer look at the top 5 standout suits from the 2024 Met Gala, analyzing the fabrics, details, and embodiment of this year’s theme, “The Garden of Time”.
How to Care for Your Custom Suits
It's essential to take diligent care of your custom suits. This guide is a comprehensive manual for the fine art of maintaining custom suits from storage to spot removal. Whether you’re a man or woman, wear a suit daily or only on special occasions, the insights here will ensure that your custom suiting lasts through the seasons and the years.
Booking a Custom Suit Fitting with Capitol Hill Clothiers - What to Expect
If it’s time for a new custom suit from the best tailor in DC, this is the post for you. Learn about the Capitol Hill Clothiers process and what to expect when you get fitted for your new favorite suit.
The Gurkha Waistband
The Gurkha trouser has a storied history. Learn of its journey from battlefields to fashion retailers and how it could enhance your wardrobe
Swiss Watches and Custom Suits: A Statement of Identity
At the pinnacle of personal style and luxury, Swiss watches and custom suits stand as undeniable symbols of time-honored elegance and individual success. For the luxury enthusiasts and business executives who tread upon these stages of the elite, such items speak volumes without a whisper being uttered.
The Paradox of the Smoking Jacket: A Cloak of Elegance and Obsolescence
The smoking jacket remains a garment of unique duality, once a marker of leisure and status, now it faces ambivalence in a shifting cultural landscape, challenging individuals to either uphold it as a cherished, historical fashion artifact or re-evaluate it as a vestige of a bygone lifestyle. Read more about the paradox that is the smoking jacket here.
Dressing for Value: The Cost-Per-Wear Approach to Your Wardrobe
The "Cost-Per-Wear" equation could be your stylistic and economic salvation. This guide is designed for the fashion-forward, budget-conscious shopper, right through to the most seasoned shopaholic, offering insights into an often-overlooked aspect of shopping smarter, not harder.
How to Dress for a Job Interview in Washington, DC
Whether you're a fresh-faced hill intern, a recent college graduate, or a seasoned policy wonk looking for a career change, understanding the nuances of DC professional dress code can be the difference between making a positive impression and a fashion faux pas. Check out this post to learn more!
The Real Reason You’re Getting “Shocked” All Winter: Synthetic Fabrics
Are you tired of static shocks making you paranoid about touching anyone or anything during the winter months? The solution could be easier than you think! Check out this post to learn how to stop static shocks from stressing you out this winter.
What to Wear to Jury Duty: A Comprehensive Guide
So you’ve been called for jury duty. Whether this is exciting or dreadful to you, it should be taken seriously. As a juror, you are an integral part of the justice system. Your attire should reflect the seriousness and respect for the court proceedings. If you're wondering, "What do I wear to jury duty?" or "How should I dress for court?" this blog post will provide you with all the answers.
2024 Suit Trends for Women
Are you looking to stay chic and stylish in your suits throughout 2024? Here are nine trends to get ahead of to make sure you’re as fashionable as possible all year!
2024 Suit Trends for Men
Are you looking to stay modern and stylish in your suits throughout 2024? Here are ten trends to get ahead of to make sure you’re as fashionable as possible all year!
Setting the Right "Style Resolutions" for 2024
Are you aiming to improve your style in 2024? Check out this post from Capitol Hill Clothiers and learn how to set your own “style resolutions” for the new year!
How to Tie The Four-in-Hand Knot
If you want to learn how to tie the quickest, easiest, and most classic tie knot out there, this post is for you. Learn all about the four-in-hand tie knot here.
Fabric Abbreviations: Explained
Navigating the world of fabric abbreviations on clothing tags and swatch books can often feel like deciphering a complex secret code. In this post, we’ll explain what each one means and why you should or shouldn’t opt for it.
Suit Fabric Weights: Explained
When it comes to crafting a custom suit, choosing the right fabric is essential. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of fabric weight and its importance in the world of bespoke tailoring.
The Best Suit Fabrics for Winter in Washington, DC
As winter approaches, it's essential to equip ourselves with the right attire to brave the cold. In this blog post, learn the history of winter-weight fabrics in suitmaking and the best fabric options for staying stylishly warm in Washington, DC.