Despite their name, Lacoste polo shirts are actually direct descendants of the original cotton “tennis whites” worn in the late nineteen century.

The “tennis whites” shirt style was defined by a long-sleeved buttoned-up front, normally worn with the narrow sleeves rolled up. Although this seems like a very limiting shirt choice for athletes by today’s standards, tennis whites were considered very informal and quite “sporty” in their day.

But French tennis champion René Lacoste thought he could improve upon the old button-up style. He had long felt that the long-sleeve tennis whites of the day were uncomfortable and limited movement on the court. He began experimenting with a white, short-sleeved shirt, made from loosely-knit cotton with a design that featured a softer, flat collar and a longer tail in back.

Ever had that feeling of being clueless when choosing gifts for the men in your life? When it comes to gift-giving, men are probably the hardest people to shop for. As most men don’t really open up too well on their personalities, the options become limitless as you really are not sure what they will appreciate and what they will simply throw straight to the drawer. Why not go through some of these suggestions and find out which fits your man perfectly?

Try skin care kits that most men usually make use of. Unknown to most of us, a lot of men nowadays pay special attention on their skin yet some of them do not have the guts to buy these products themselves. Aside from shaving, they now find the need to moisturize and nourish their skin and so these kits make a great gift option. When the weather gets colder than the usual, sweaters and jackets are a must. Not only do they give warmth, they also add a stylish feature on their wardrobe.

Fashion items might also do the trick when giving gifts for men. Denim jeans have become a staple item which goes well with sports coats and dressy shoes. Corduroy pants work well as business casuals and weekend wear. They have that rich look and velvety feel that adds texture on their otherwise drab outfits. Polo shirts have become a regular in the American wardrobe while blazers, sport coats, and suit jacket make a man look well put together. The trick here, though, is finding the right size.

If the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the term “men’s jumper” is a heavy, tacky, gaudy sweater with a reindeer design, complete with and antlers with bells sticking out the front, then you need to rethink your definition of the term. Jumpers are actually quite fashionable when they are done tastefully, and don’t always translate into something that your Great Aunt Ira would have picked for you as a boy. And, although the men’s jumper is most often worn in the winter, a jumper isn’t always necessarily thick and heavy, either.

There is, in fact, every bit as wide of a selection of lighter jumpers available as there is for the heavy duty kind. These versions of jumper are ideal for spring when it is neither warm enough for polo shirts nor cool enough for the heavy wool sweaters. If you choose the right type of fabric, you’ll be comfortable no matter how drastic the temperature fluctuates from morning to afternoon.

Spring and the Men’s Jumper
Spring brings with it the need for color…and lots of it! Don’t let your idea of the traditional winter jumper keep you from putting some oomph in your wardrobe. Think pastels are just for girls? Think again! Soft shades of lavender, powder blue, pink, yellow, and minty green are all excellent additions to any guy’s wardrobe. Even the more vibrant colors such as cobalt blue, magenta, grass green, and orange are wonderful choices for spring men’s jumper palates.