Casual Friday -- Good Thing or Bad Thing?

On casual Fridays, employees may wear clothing that is classified as “business casual,” meaning that it still adheres to certain professional standards. Clothing must be clean and in good repair, with no stains or discolorations. Men are generally allowed to wear slacks and blazers, and in some offices, they may be allowed to wear button down shirts, polo shirts, with or without a tie. As a general rule, clothing like jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops are not allowed. Employees are still expected to look professional, out of respect to their clients and office policies. Since some clients prefer a more formal look, many employers ask that employees keep dressy coats and ties in their offices in case they need to meet with a client. Many people feel that a relaxed dress code is good for morale. Others feel that business casual dress devalues the workplace by taking a some of the formality, professionalism and respect away. Approaches to these days vary and change, depending on the industry and the nation. The technology industry, for example, is well known for casual dress, while major financial companies tend to frown on business casual. What do you think?

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It's That Time of Year Again - Street Fair!

Please join us from July 11 - 14 for this annual EXTRAVAGANZA of shopping, art, food, music, drink and FUN! Downtown Wyandotte is the place to be for this mega-event. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Don't miss it!

The Summer of Independents campaign celebrates shopping at independent businesses all summer long. Come in this summer and let the professionals at Chelsea cater to your every need! Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business like Chelsea Menswear & Tuxedos, rather than a nationally owned businesses (like Mens Warehouse), significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and professionals -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. We are such strong supporters of the Think Local, Local First and Shift Your Shopping campaigns. Ask us why!

Shop Local and Independent

Want to keep 3 times more of your purchasing dollars circulating within your local economy? With a local and independent purchasing decision vs. a purchase at a national chain or on the internet, you'll do exactly that and much more. When you see the posters and stickers that will be popping up in Downtown Wyandotte in the not too distant future, try to think about the impact of your decisions about where to get what you want. Most of the people that see these images will already be here, supporting local businesses, but many of those very same people will also buy something on-line later that day. And everyone has influence over others' decisions, too! Preserving the unique community character of the Downriver area by promoting locally-owned businesses is one critically important aspect of what a push for supporting Local and Independent businesses is all about. Of course we advocate for our own survival and prosperity. But by participating in what leads to that prosperity, residents themselves put constant upward pressure on property values in the business districts as well as on home values throughout the city. By helping to ensure a vital and vibrant downtown, we all play an engaged role in charting the course of our great city.

It doesn't happen by accident. It takes thousands of decisions about where to shop over a long, sustained period of time. Every dollar counts, every decision moves us towards a better Downriver or away from it. We retailers and service providers are not allowed to cry and whine. He have WORK to do. We have to earn support, and provide better alternatives to shopping or eating at national chains or on-line. We have to be GOOD. But if we do and if we are, and if you know that spending here is better for you and the economy you surely want to see improve, we come to a win-win scenario: We stick around, you get what you want and need, and you get to take credit for being a part of a very good thing. YOU will make a difference on this front!

Tommy Bahama's Garden of Hope & Courage - A Story Worth Sharing

After 14 years of planning and fundraising, Richard D’Amico and lifetime friend Bob Emfield, along with co-founders of Tommy Bahama, Tony Margolis and Lucio Dalla Gasperina, officially introduced the GARDEN OF HOPE and COURAGE to the Naples Community at the Naples Music Festival on April 4th, 2004. “The GARDEN is the dream of Bob’s late wife Jan, who died from Breast Cancer in 1994, and is the fulfillment of our promise to her and our gift to those who’s lives have been touched by this horrific disease,” says D’Amico. Jan Emfield was diagnosed with cancer in 1990. She underwent a treatment regime typical in the 90’s including radiation, chemotherapy, lumpectomy and mastectomy. Jan’s idea for the garden came while sitting in her English style backyard garden on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. She would regularly meet in her garden with fellow cancer patients. They called her garden the garden of courage and it was in that garden that she would jot down notes and ideas for the garden she began to envision – both how it might look but also how it might be used. Jan had been in remission for almost three years when the doctors determined that the cancer had metastasized to her bones. As Jan’s condition worsened, Richard D’Amico would bring dinner over to her regularly from his restaurants in Minneapolis. Once he asked what else he could do for her and her response was, “well since you’re asking me, here’s what you can do for me. You can see that the Garden of Hope and Courage becomes a reality.” They kept their promise. With the water, plants, sculpture and the natural topography of the earth, the garden has become a therapeutic retreat and offers patients a chance to reduce their negative emotions and stress. Its purpose is to inspire hope and courage; two necessary ingredients in the fight against cancer and all illness. To this day, Tommy Bahama raises funds for this project. We at Chelsea Menswear & Tuxedos love this story and thought you might, too!

New Twist on an Old Favorite

The essential solid two button blazer of the season with signature Robert Graham style and quality. Notch collar. Lined in a wild and wacky multi-color paisley print. Single chest and flap hand pockets. Signature RG buttons. 100% Wool. In stock at Chelsea Menswear & Tuxedos right now!