

This past Thursday was quite a busy night for me- there were two events I really wanted to go to and I was having a hard time choosing to go to one over the other so, I went to both! The first event was called Cocktails, Fancy Shirts & Fitted Skirts at Hugh & Crye. At this particular event we were encouraged to bring that special someone in our lives, and I debated bringing Reggie (he’s pretty special, after all) but decided instead to bring Mike since Reggie is all set with his perfectly fitted tux.
It was really nice getting to know some of the other blogger’s partners- we hear about them in their blogs or when we meet up at events, but meeting them in person is way better (and proof that they really do exist).

Me and my dapper looking boo

Katie and her husband Steve

Lacey and her long-time boyfriend

Katalina and her husband Sam

Mike didn’t end trying on any shirts (boo) but I think we will be planning a trip to Hugh & Crye in the near future to check out a perfectly fitted shirt. The name Hugh and Crye is a play off of the saying Hue and Cry, which is from medieval England and basically means if you see something wrong going on you should do something about it. In this instance, they see something wrong with ”ill-fitting readymade shirts, over priced custom tailored shirts, and unsustainable clothing and manufacturing practices with adverse environmental and social impact” – and they are doing something about it. They created a sizing system based on several body types instead of just one basic one-type-fits-all design that most mass produced labels use. Women aren’t the only ones who come in all shapes and sizes and need a little more attention to detail. Bravo, gentlemen!
All in all it was a delightful evening and I’m so glad I decided to go to this event in addition to the next one: RAW Artists DC, which I will be posting all about soon!
Does the guy in your life (be it your partner, father, brother, or BFF) have trouble finding a dress shirt that fits him perfectly? Will you be sending them to Hugh & Crye to check out their multiple body type sizing system? I know I will!