15+ years of working with every brand of clothing I have come to a conclusion, that YES there is a difference. This morning as I was getting ready to list this fabulous Ralph Lauren shirt I noticed the extra details in the workmanship from re-enforced button holes to the embroidered Logo on the front.  The feel of the fabric and the fact that this may possibly be a 70's shirt shows very little wear.

So you may pay a little more but your dollar goes so much further, that is unless you want something new every month and it fits the budget.  Today I think it is all about where we can cut our expenses and make our dollars go further.

In conclusion, shop wise, shop smart, shop eBay for the very best deals.

What about those great tops that we wear with anything from our jeans to a nice pencil skirt.

1* Don't wear a top that is either too tight or too baggy.  Loose baggy ones make us look large all over and the tight ones will give you an out of proportion look to our hips. Ughhhhh!

2*A nice fitted T-shirt (remember not to tight) or button front top plus turtlenecks, open collars and V-neckline call attention to the face making the eyes look up.  That's a good thing.

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Oh and when you sport a Jacket or Blazer make sure that it does not hit the widest part of your hips.  Remember to always look in a full length mirror to see what people see from behind you.  That could be an interesting view!!!!

Depending on your height the Jacket or Blazer should fall just below the waist to mid thigh.  And don't forget that you do not have to "button" the jacket up.  Wearing it open gives you those slimming vertical lines that slenderize the body shape.  WOW that's for me.  Oh and another tip, if you are heavy from the waist down, PULL UP those sleeves.  Solid color around your middle will add the look of weight, so push those sleeves up and break up that color.  Takes 10 lbs. off your look.  Go ahead and try it standing in front of a mirror, SEE it does work!

The first thing people notice about you when you walk in a room is your shoes. So they'd better be looking tip.

Why Polish Leather Shoes? The best quality shoes are made of top grade leather, but if you don't take care of them, even the nicest leather can look terrible over time.

Remove Dirt From the Leather Shoes The first step is to make sure your shoes aren't dirty. After removing laces if you've got any, take a damp cloth or clean rag and wipe away any dust or debris clinging to your shoes. If they're particularly filthy, try using a saddle soap or other leather cleaner to properly prep your kicks. You may want to invest in a couple tools to help in polishing your shoes, which can include chamois or buffing cloths, polish applicators, shining brushes, and a shoe horn. You can also  use an old cotton t-shirt to do the jobs. 

Polish the Leather Shoes Apply a generous amount of polish to your shoes with a clean cloth or applicator, but do not to cake it on. For tough to reach spots, try using a q-tip, especially near the seams to the sole. Once you've applied a first coat, allow the polish to dry for about fifteen minutes. Most times all you'll need is a single coat, but if you've never polished your shoes you may need to go back and touch up the spots that need it most.

Buff the Leather Shoes Use your shoe brush to get rid of any polish that hasn't been absorbed by the leather of your shoes. Use a clean q-tip to get the tight spots, and don't stop until you've wiped off all the polish. Next take a clean cloth or chamois and buff your polish to a shine.  Your wardrobe is an investment and your belts and shoes should be treated as such.  When you treat them well and take good care of them they will last you for years to come.  Classic shoes, especially for men do not go out of style from season to season.