by debrator on March 9, 2012
We received another beautiful note from an equally beautiful couple…
Dear Debra,
We wanted to thank you for making Tommy a beautiful shirt for our wedding. It was just what he envisioned. We love the other shirt you made him as well. It was such a pleasure dealing with you. You are so professional, kind and very skilled in your trade. We wish you much success in your business.
Fondly,
Tracy & Tommy
We are so honored to have been a part of Tracy & Tommy’s weddingand loved working with them too! Tommy ordered a custom linen guayabera shirt in light blue, perfect for a casual beach wedding. It was plain in the front and back, but with double button cuffs and the signature side vents of a traditional guayabera shirt. We LOVED the card they sent us (cover image below). The couple looks so casual yet elegant against their beach wedding backdrop. And most importantly they look so happy and in love. Congratulations, Tracy and Tommy!
Visit Debra Torres.com for more beach wedding shirt options.
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by debrator on March 9, 2012
Far away from some of the troubled areas of Mexico is Tulum, an oasis of white sandy beaches and scenic archaeological sites. This city has everything you could ask for when planning a Caribbean vacation or destination wedding. Tulum is located on the Yucatan Peninsula and was originally inhabited by the Mayans. Ancient ruins along the Riviera Maya make up one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan sites and are accessible for touring. Go in the morning for a spectacular view of the sun rising over the Caribbean and to avoid the afternoon crowds.
Tulum hotels sit along the coast and have heavenly views of the Riviera Maya. Many offer tranquil spa amenities, yoga on the beach, entertainment, fresh seafood, and of course, margaritas. Tulum caters to destination brides and grooms and is one of the premiere spots for destination weddings. It’s easy access from the U.S. has made it a popular beach wedding destination. And whether it be at one of the luxury hotels or bungalows along the Riviera Maya or in the cenotes of Tulum (a jungle oasis), there are wedding planners who can help with the occasion.
Guayabera Charles
Crystal and Silver Seahorse Cufflinks
If you are planning a beach wedding in Tulum, our guayaberas are the perfect choice. Try one of our bestselling guayabera shirts like the guayabera Mack or guayabera Charles. Pair one of these French cuff guayaberas with our ocean-themed seahorse cufflinks in silver. Or visit DebraTorres.com to see our entire collection of beach wedding guayabera shirts and cufflinks.
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by debrator on March 7, 2012
Beautiful shades of green are a part of nature and make for a popular color theme for a beach wedding. Inspired by one wedding in which we dressed the groom and groomsmen in lime green guayaberas, we recreate this look for you below:
Yes, that gorgeous wedding party in our inspiration board is one that we had the opportunity to dress in our custom-made and designer guayabera shirts. The groom and groomsmen all wore a customized version of the guayabera Benz, but without pockets. The groom wore it in white and the groomsmen wore it in lime green. This is one of the many ways to differentiate the groom from the groomsmen: Everyone wears the same shirt, but the groom goes white, the groomsmen wear color. As for the bridesmaids, their jade green dresses — which beautifully compliment the pristine blue-green ocean and lime guayabera shirts – are a sharp way to play with color.
If you want to play with color and need help putting the wedding party shirts together, please go to our contact page at Debra Torres Guayaberas and drop us a note. We will help you offline via phone or appointment at our New York City location.
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by debrator on March 6, 2012
Cufflinks are such a great way to add style to any outfit. And so at Debra Torres, we are adding to our hand-picked selection of cufflinks. Take a look at the sterling silver 8-ball cufflinks designed by Deacon and Francis. For the guy who loves the game, these pool-themed cufflinks are an exquisite gift. Or for yourself, pair these cufflinks with any of our French cuff guayaberas and add some fun to your outfit.
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by debrator on March 5, 2012
The Guayabera Mack
The guayabera Mack was our second guayabera shirt. It is like the guayabera Manny but with long sleeves. It was designed as the more formal version of the Manny and is available with French cuffs or with double button cuffs. It was named after my friend’s then boyfriend-now husband who was kind enough to model for me.
The Mack is your go-to long sleeve guayabera when you want to keep the tradition of the guayabera: the shoulder and back yokes, side vents with button closure, pleating through front and back, and last but not least, the four pockets. It can be made in many different linen colors. Some are available on our site and some are only available through a custom request. The Mack is available in a standard athletic fit or a fuller cut. It can also be customized with mother-of-pearl buttons.
The guayabera Mack is one of our best selling linen guayaberas. Browse our site for more of our best selling guayaberas.
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by debrator on March 2, 2012
Not only do we have the best selection of designer guayabera shirts for men, but we also have a unique selection of vintage cufflinks that are always elegant. These cufflinks are not only great conversation starters, but they are an easy way to add style to your outfit. Our vintage cufflinks are one-of-a-kind and individually selected to ensure that special touch. Our selection is constantly being curated with the needs of the sophisticated gentleman, groom and wedding party in mind. Below is one of our many styles that combined with a French cuff guayabera is a look you can’t go wrong with:
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by debrator on March 1, 2012
Cartagena is truly the jewel of Colombia. Despite ups and down throughout the country, it has kept its colonial charm and also become a modern luxury Caribbean beach resort destination. And it’s on our list for beautiful places to plan a destination wedding. Cartagena is just a 2.5 hour flight from Miami. The charm can be found around every corner and along the palm tree lined beaches. Hotels are top-notch, housed in beautifully renovated colonial houses, convents (one of them being the impressive Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara) and factories.
The old-world, tropical glamour feel of Cartagena definitely inspires us at Debra Torres. We have dressed many a Cartagena wedding party as well as guests. Cartagena is definitely the place to go upscale. So try one of our long-sleeve French cuff guayaberas for maximum elegance.
Here are some more facts just to get you falling in love with Cartagena, courtesy of worldtravelguide.net-
Sightseeing Highlights
• Iglesia de Santo Domingo (oldest church in the city)
• Museo de Oro y Arqueloguía (gold museum)
• Las Bóvedas (former dungeons now filled with tourist boutiques)
• Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (hilltop fortress)
• Islas del Rosario (coral islands)
For shopping tips:
Goods to look out for include gold jewellery, antiques and leather products. Colombia produces first-grade precious stones, and its emeralds are among the most perfect in the world. Local arts and crafts are available in markets and boutiques throughout the city, and designer shops exist for well-heeled locals and visitors.
Restaurants:
Seafood is an obvious choice – fresh produce straight from the sea is infused with flavours of the Caribbean. But there are cafés and restaurants catering to most tastes. Try the Portal de los Dulces for sweet treats.
When to go:
The climate is hot and tropical, although a sea breeze in the evening cools things off a bit. The city’s proximity to the equator means the temperature is fairly constant throughout the year and rarely drops below 86°F during the day. The driest months are December to April.
For more warm-weather shirts perfect for Cartagena, visit Debra Torres Guayaberas.
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by debrator on February 24, 2012
Guayabera shirts are native to a warm weather climate and have traditionally been made of linen. But when you take the shirt down to its essence and understand its utility and wearability, one realizes that it is actually a shirt that can be worn year round. And having roots in Miami as well as New York, we know a thing or two about both cold- and warm-weather dressing. There are three simple tips for wearing guayaberas in the winter:
Guayabera Mack
- CHOOSE COTTON: The words linen and winter don’t go together, but a cotton guayabera has the same weight as a dress shirt. So why not spice up your winter wardrobe with a cotton guayabera that will serve like a light jacket?
- GO LONG SLEEVES: Keep your sleeves long of course. Unless you want to be that crazy guy, you know, the one who also wears shorts in the middle of winter. That is a little much. But a long sleeve guayabera shirt will keep things appropriate to the season.
- STAY AWAY FROM PASTELS: It’s hard to pull off baby blue in the winter. So stay in the family of dark colors like black, navy or brown or go for the classic white guayabera which is a staple that never goes out of style.
Our guayabera Mack, as shown in black, is a great example of which guayabera makes for a good winter option. Don’t be afraid to layer it over a long sleeve Tee for a casual effect or to wear it under a jacket for a night on the town.
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by debrator on February 23, 2012
One of the most important design elements of the guayabera is its pintucks. A pintuck is a fold or pleat in fabric that is sewn in place. On the guayabera shirt, these pintucks are found running down along both sides of the chest and down the back of the guayabera as well. Traditional guayabera shirts have very thin pintucks and you will still see these tiny tucks in the classic guayaberas worn today. At Debra Torres, one of the ways we have updated the guayabera is by widening the pintucks on our namesake shirts.
Check out all of our bestselling designer guayabera shirts.
Guayabera Manny
Take a look at our guayabera Manny, our guayabera shirt that started it all. While it may look like a classic guayabera, each individual pintuck has been widened for a more youthful and modern feel. This change, along with other updates to the design elements of the guayabera, make our Debra Torres guayaberas different from the rest. Stay tuned for more guayabera talk in posts to come. And check out more of our Debra Torres Guayaberas online.
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by debrator on February 22, 2012
Injecting pops of color into our guayabera shirts to compliment a wedding color scheme is something we love to do. Tangerine Tango is a great color to pick up in the ribbon detail of our designer guayaberas and a beautiful color choice for a beach wedding. Take a look at two guayabera wedding shirts designed by Debra Torres with color schemes inspired by Tangerine Tango.
The first is a guayabera shirt that was customized for the groom and his best man. It is the style of the guayabera David, with the roll-up sleeves and four pockets. Instead of pleats, we used the ribbon detail from the guayabera Darian in a peach hue, to match back to the bouquets and boutonnieres. This peach hue was also a gorgeous compliment to the maid-of-honor’s teal dress.
Another shirt that is a great style with color options is the guayabera Nelson. The guayabera Nelson is a long-sleeve guayabera with a thin ribbon and pleat combination and no pockets. It is shown above in orange. This guayabera shirt is available with French cuffs or with button cuffs and has 16 ribbon color options to choose from.
Visit www.DebraTorres.com for more casual wedding shirt options and find more photos of weddings styled by Debra on the Debra Torres Facebook page.
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