Common Clothing Mistakes

The 10 Most Common Clothing Mistakes Men Make:

www.askandyaboutclothes.com

I love this article. Ask Andy has some really great advice and tips for men about clothing, but this is like having your 10 clothing commandments. **Note: Check out #9. Interesting fact on why men don't buttom the bottom button on their coats.

You Asked - We Delivered

For several years, our customers have been asking us about packages. When 2008 reared its ugly head clothing companies no longer had the ability to offer financed clothing packages. Well... all that is changing at BOCC. You heard me. The packages are back! And at 0% financing for 12 months!

For those of you who are not familiar with this aspect, let me break it down for you:
We have multiple packages from different manufacturers offering several different combinations of suits, shirts, sport coats, trousers, etc. Each manufacturer has packages priced at any range of budget. And the best part- you have 12 months to pay for clothes you are now wearing with zero interest.

These packages are not only great for our customers who bought via package for years, but for the guys that are just starting out. With our new Corbin Custom line we can get young professionals, who may have never thought they could afford custom clothing into 3 fully made-to-measure suits for well under $2000. That monthly payment would be less than most people pay for cable and TiVo these days! We are so excited to be able to branch out to this clientele because we have always seen custom clothing as an investment you can't go wrong with. Our patron H. Freeman and Oxxford customers can tell you, when you've worn a suit that was created for your body and exactly to your specifications, you'll know you can never turn back. Please contact us at 803-461-2168 or your BOCC wardrobe consultant for an appointment to check out not only the amazing packages but our Custom Corbin line that we are very excited to present.

Here is a list of the current packages and prices:

CORBIN

Corbin In-Stock Suit Package:  $1400.⁰⁰

s   2 Suits                                                                                  

s   2 Shirts            

Custom Shirt & Pant Package: $1600.⁰⁰

s   4 Custom Pants

s   4 Custom Shirts

Classic Custom Suit Package: $1800.⁰⁰

s   3 Custom Corbin Suits

Executive Custom Suit Package: $2700.⁰⁰

s   3 Custom Corbin Suits

INDIVIDUALIZED SHIRTS

Basic Program Package: $695.⁰⁰

s   6 Custom Made Shirts

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Luxury Program Package: $995.⁰⁰

s   6 Custom Made Shirts

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H. FREEMAN

Classic Custom Package: $2800.⁰⁰

s   2 H. Freeman Custom Suits

s   3 Individualized Custom Shirts 

Executive Custom Package: $3900.⁰⁰

s   3 H. Freeman Custom Suits

s   4 Individualized Custom Shirts

Premiere Package: $5900.⁰⁰

s   2 H. Freeman Premiere Custom Suits

s   1 H. Freeman Premiere Custom Sport Coat

s   1 H. Freeman Custom Pant

s   4 Premiere Individualized Custom Shirts

OXXFORD

Oxxford Custom Package: $9999.⁰⁰

w        2 Custom Oxxford Suits

w        2 Individualized Custom Shirts

February Spring Trunk Show

Spring is well on its way, despite the bitterly cold days we've been having recently. Our Spring Trunk Show will be held February 29-March 1st. Come by our office and meet our H.Freeman, Oxxford, Corbin and Individualized Shirts reps and get to know more about these beautiful made-in-America lines.

• Buy 1 H. Freeman custom suit or sport coat and receive the second at 1/2 price.
• Buy 5 Individualized Shirts and receive the 6th FREE.
• Buy 3 Corbin trousers and receive the 4th FREE. 20% of single Corbin trousers.
• 20% off special selection of Oxxford fabrics.

H. Freeman 2011 Fall End of Season Sale

Don't miss out on our End of Season Sale prices. These are great deals on some of H. Freeman's best fabrics.

Most wonderful time of the year



      I love this picture for multiple reasons. First, and most obvious, the Christmas tree! It's one of my favorite things about Christmas, right behind the non-stop jolly music that can be found on just about every radio station. I also love this picture because this happens to be my favorite mannequin. We have endless mannequins dressed one after the other in H. Freeman and Oxxford suits, tuxedos, sport coats... But not the Michael (I name every one of our mannequins. I may be partial to this one for a couple reasons.) He's wearing a pair of charcoal made-to-measure Corbin slacks with a blue Eildon Hills v-neck wool sweater. I chose the Michael for this picture because what could be a more perfect Christmas gift for Mr. Particular than a classic v-neck or quarter zip sweater. It doesn't hurt that we have just about every color of the spectrum available. So if you're on the search for a gift for the man who has it all, who couldn't use another warm sweater for a day like today?!

And don't forget BOCC gift cards make the perfect stocking stuffers!

SEPTEMBER TRUNK SHOW

We are having a trunk show all week with the representatives of our one of a kind, America made lines.  

**Trunk show prices honored the entire month of September**

END OF SEASON SALE

Don't miss out on the great savings with our H. Freeman End of Season Sale. It's the perfect opportunity to fill in any missing pieces your spring wardrobe may be lacking or getting that sport coat you've been eyeing all spring at a price you can't beat. 

New ways to save

We will be sending out a monthly email newsletter starting in June to anyone who would like to receive it. We will be informing you of any deals we have going on during that month, any big news we have, and most importantly, we will have a coupon in the newsletter every month. Our first newsletter coming in the next week will have a special deal for Father's Day. All you have to do it mention the coupon you saw in the newsletter. Don't miss out, these extra savings will only be found in our newsletter. Go to our website, http://www.owingscustom.com/  and send us your email through our Contact Us page. We would love to hear from you.

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day.

It's Wedding Season

       It's mid-May, the Lifestyle section of the Sunday paper is slightly bulkier than usual and every female you know is practically glowing! We all know what this means. It's wedding season. This post is going to speak to all of you Bridegroom-elects who have been given the sometimes daunting task of choosing you and your groomsmen's attire for the big day (even though she may or may not have already decided on what you will be wearing and is waiting for you to make the right decision without her telling you what that right decision is).

      For those of you who haven't tuned in to the most recent episode of Say Yes to the Dress or unfortunately had to miss out on the last 4 bridal shows your fiancée attended due to all that last minute "work" that popped up, weddings have grown from a million dollar industry to a multi-billion dollar industry. These were once events joining two people in marriage and were all very similar for the most part. They have now morphed into events that, if done right, should be talked about and remembered for the rest of the year.

       Because men don't usually plan too far in advance, it's completely understood that you probably haven't put too much thought into your attire. Especially given that in the past grooms and their groomsmen have rented a black, peak lapel tuxedo with really only one major decision: Cummerbund and bow tie or vest and tie?

       Weddings today, especially in the South, have become more personal. You have the freedom to choose what reflects your style not only as the groom but as a couple. The number of outdoor weddings has increased dramatically in the past few years and the style has shifted from extremely traditional to over the top personalized. The most popular trend these days is the Rustic Chic wedding, which has put many grooms in a more vintage trim fitting suit or tux, suitable for an episode of Mad Men. Weddings have become slightly less formal (we won't say more casual so as to not upset the ladies) and more relaxed. It's now appropriate to dress in a style that feels more at home and comfortable.

       One trend in particular, which you will find more in the South than anywhere, that has really taken off is the cotton, linen and even seersucker suit (of course only after Easter and before Labor Day). These suits are perfect for a destination beach wedding or an outdoor ceremony in the afternoon or earlier in the evening. Many Spring and early Fall grooms will choose a tan or light gray suit for an earlier wedding and a dark blue or charcoal suit for a less formal evening event. The major perk of choosing suits instead of renting tuxedos: That suit will be around for as long as you need it to be. 

       Don't forget you can also purchase tuxedos or dinner jackets for that more formal, traditional wedding with that same benefit. You won't ever have to rent a tux again, even for the last minute party your better half springs on you the morning of New Years Eve.

       Whatever your and your bride-to-be's style, we can help you to carry on the trend of making your attire reflect your personality, whether it be in  rented tuxedos with monogrammed cuff links (the perfect groomsman gift) or cotton poplin suits with matching made-to-measure shirts and ties. There are plenty of options to choose from and no matter the route you take, we guarantee you will look your best.



     

Why we love Oxxford



If you've ever owned an Oxxford, you know there's something about it; it's not just another suit. But some of you may not be able to really put your finger on what that difference is other than it works. Well what better way to show their customers the quality and craftsmanship that they put into each and every garment they make than let them see it, step by step. Hand tailoring is really an art for these people, and they are truly artists. You heard him... "nothing wears as well as an Oxxford suit." If you don't know this first hand, you owe it yourself to find out.

It's that time again...

Our Spring trunk show is next week, May 10th, 11th, and 12th. We will be hosting Ralph Brummett, President of H. Freeman on Tuesday as well as Mark Stepherson, our Corbin rep, and Chris Brueckner our Oxxford rep on Wednesday and Thursday. Don't miss out on our Trunk Show specials, lasting until May 25th. HINT: Come during lunch, we'll feed you.

  

Here are our Trunk Show deals:

Buy 1 suit or sport coat and receive the 2nd for 1/2 price

Buy 2 suits or sport coats and receive 1 FREE

Buy 3 custom made pants and receive the 4th FREE

Buy 6 custom made shirts and receive the 7th FREE or buy 10 custom made shirts and receive 2 FREE

If you are not already on our mailing list for Trunk Show info and would like to be, please visit the CONTACT page on our website and send us an email letting us know.

We finally launched our new site!

After 4 years, we finally have a new website! You can now browse through the Bill Owings Custom Clothing site and read our history, find out more about our amazing manufacturers and their products, and get to know each member of the sales team. It's been a project in the works for quite some time and we are so excited to introduce the site and hope you enjoy checking out our new threads. For those who are not familiar with BOCC and are interested in learning more about what we do or would like to find your own personal clothier, please visit the "Contact Us" page and shoot us an email. We would love to hear from you.

Keep checking back for the latest news.

Happy Thursday!