News

3rd March 2012

Wedding hirewear and formal wear for men in Brecon and South Wales

We supply men's wedding suits and men's hirewear for all occasions. Whether you'd like morning wear, evening wear, or lounge suits, we can show you a wide range of options from which to make your choice, confident that the gentlemen will be smart and comfortable on your big day.

Our collection was on show recently at Buckland Hall Wedding Fayre. Many couples and families tried on jackets and waistcoats and were delighted with the wide range of options for morning wear and evening wear.

Morning wear includes Prince Edward jackets in black, mid grey, slate grey, navy, brown, and cream. Tailcoats are available  in black, mid grey, slate grey, and navy, plus the top-of-the-range grey silk tailcoat. Striped or matching trousers are available depending on your jacket choice.

Evening wear options include a black dinner suit, a white tuxedo, and black evening tails with a marcella waistcoat. With both morning wear and evening wear, there is a choice of over 40 different designs of waistcoat and matching neckwear. This wide choice lets you co-ordinate the men's outfits with the bride's colourscheme to achieve the perfect overall look.

You can make a measuring appointment with us for wedding hirewear at a time to suit you, incluing evenings and weekends. Your hirewear will arrive a full week before your big day, so there is plenty of time to make sure you are happy with your outfit in advance. Our personal service means you can concentrate on enjoying your big day, knowing the gentlemen are smart and co-ordinated in their hirewear.

Contact us on 01874 623613 to find out more or to arrange to see our wedding hirewear for men. We look forward to helping you.

James and Aidan Sweeney modelling formal hirewear at Buckland Hall Wedding Fayre. James is wearing a mid grey Prince Edward jacket with matching trousers and co-ordinated neckwear, and Aidan is wearing a black tailcoat with striped trousers, with purple ruche neckwear and handkerchief.

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19th February 2012

Men's hirewear from Aidan Sweeney at Buckland Hall Wedding Fayre near Brecon

We'll be exhibiting our range of Aidan Sweeney gentlemen's hirewear at the prestigious Buckland Hall Wedding Fayre near Brecon on Sunday 26th February. Come and meet us to chat about your plans for your big day and see how we can help with wedding suits for your family and friends.

See examples of our morning wear, evening wear, lounge suits, dress shirts, shoes, and accessories - everything your men need to look their best at your wedding. My son James and I will be modelling some of our men's hirewear, and we will have samples of the different fabrics and colours so you can co-ordinate all your outfits with the bride's colour scheme.

Buckland Hall is just 10 minutes from Brecon, so couples having their wedding ceremony there find our menswear shop in Brecon very convenient for hirewear.

We have over 40 years experience in hirewear, and our dedicated personal service removes any worries about the men's suits, so you can concentrate on enjoying your big day. Your hirewear suits will be ready for you to try on a full seven days before your wedding, so you can be happy that everything is as it should be well in advance of the day.

We look forward to seeing you at the Buckland Hall Wedding Fayre at Buckland Hall on Sunday 26th February, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact us on 01874 623613 if you would like to find out more, or would like to chat about our men's hirewear for all occasions. You can also see our men's hirewear samples plus our made-to-measure suits and other high quality menswear at our shop: Aidan Sweeney, 7-8 The Market Arcade, Brecon, Powys LD3 8DA.

 

 

Buckland Hall, Bwlch, Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 7JJ - 8 miles from Brecon, signposted just off the A40 between Brecon and Crickhowell.

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15th February 2012

Guardian thermal long johns and vests keep you warm in winter weather

Guardian thermals are warm and comfortable insulation against the cold for all ages. Our Guardian thermal long johns and thermal vests are great to wear under everyday clothes as an extra layer of protection, and also work well under pyjamas at night. They're proving popular during the winter when it's so important  to retain body heat.

Guardian's lightweight ribbed material traps a layer of air as insulation around your body, while the wicking  VILOFT fibres allow your skin to breath and stay dry.

The short-sleeved vest with the long style body covers your back and tucks in, and the sensible length long johns with fitted cuffs keep legs and ankles snug. The long johns have the added benefit of an elasticated waist and a fly front.

Easy-care and machine washable, Guardian thermals retain their shape. They are available in white and in pale blue. Sizes are Medium, Large, and Extra Large. You can buy them online or telephone us on 01874 623613 to place your order and we will send the thermals to you. We'll be delighted to help.

The packaging may vary slightly from the illustration, but the product is exactly the same.

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5th February 2012

Jockey classic y-front briefs in all sizes from 32 inch waist to 60 inch waist

Jockey y fronts are the original and best. They are 100% cotton, with a soft elasticated waistband and the classic y front design - and we stock the full range of sizes from 32 inch waist to 60 inch waist.

Sizes 32 inch to 46 inch waist come in packs of three pairs. You can have a pack of 3 white briefs or a pack of 3 blue briefs (one pair of pale blue, one pair of mid blue, and one pair of dark navy blue).

Jockey y fronts in sizes 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 60 inch waist are available individually. These large size briefs come in white and in dark navy blue.

Jockey men's underwear uses excellent materials and fine workmanship. These classic briefs are quality everyday essential underpants for men of all ages.

You can buy 3 packs of classic Jockey briefs, and individual pairs of large size briefs, in our online shop and in our shop in Brecon. You can also telephone us on 01874 623613 to place your order and we will post your Jockeys to you. We look forward to hearing from you.

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31st January 2012

Gentlemen's hire wear for all occasions

We are specialists in men's and boy's hire wear for events such as weddings, Christenings, funerals, dinners, and other formal occasions - and are already taking orders for weddings this spring and summer.

Our garment hire business is based at our shop in Brecon. We provide a personal service throughout the whole process. Appointments can be made for evenings and weekends to make things easier for you, especially if you have several people in your party to be measured. 

Hire options include tailcoats, Prince Edward jackets, waistcoats, lounge suits, dinner suits, tuxedos, evening tails, dress shirts, shoes, and accessories. A range of co-ordinated outfits to complement your wedding colours is available. We will shortly be putting more information on this website about hire wear. Many of these items can also be bought from us.

Phone us on 01874 623613 or email us at info@aidansweeney.co.uk with your contact details if you would like to find out more about the hire wear we offer, or if you would like to arrange a time to come to our shop in Brecon to view the options we have available for you.

We look forward to making a special contribution to your special day.

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26th January 2012

Sleeve garters (armbands) from St George back in stock by popular demand

The Aristocrat of Armbands: that's the promise from St George about their silver coloured armbands (garters) for shirt sleeves. There has been much interest in these, particularly from Canada, and we're pleased we now have new stock to meet demand.

St George armbands keep your shirt sleeves in the position you chose. For gentlemen wearing suits, they keep the correct amount of cuff showing. For general everyday wear, by both men and women, they keep sleeves at the right length and help keep your cuffs clean.

Snooker players find armbands perfect for keeping cuffs away from both the table and the cue, and card players avoid brushing cards off the table when their sleeves are kept in place with sleeve garters. They have been known to help in the casino too! Ladies find them useful for various craft activities where sleeves need to be kept out of the way.

These top quality armbands are rhodium plated with an elasticated core, giving a gentle but secure grip. They come in a smart black presentation box with red lining. They are currently in stock in our shop in Brecon and in our online shop.

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19th January 2012

To tie or not to tie, that is the question

When and where to wear a tie? Articles discussing this have appeared in Country Life and in today's Daily Telegraph, prompted by comments from the director of the V&A.

Professor Martin Roth is not only the first foreign director of the Victoria and Albert Museum - he's also the son of a tailor. "It's where my passion for textiles and great quality goods came from". He's a dapper figure, always impeccably dressed in suit and tie, but he has commented that few people in London wear ties now.

Savile Row tailors reckon a suit is incomplete without a tie. Actor David Walliams agrees: "You should always wear a tie with a suit". If you are not wearing a suit, whether to wear a tie can depend on where you are, what you are doing, what you feel comfortable with, and - importantly - what is expected in that situation.

For some people, their job requires a style of clothing that often includes a suit and tie. At certain events or formal occasions a tie is appropriate. For more casual wear, ties still have their place - such as woollen ties worn with country cords and a tweed jacket. There are also other ways to accessorise an outfit, including handkerchiefs and braces.

If in doubt about what to wear for a certain occasion, contact us for a chat on 01874 623613. We can advise on formal dress in the UK and abroad. And if you need to buy or hire a specific item of clothing, get in touch and we'll do our best to help. Meanwhile, as one of the Savile Row tailors said, "Professor Roth should wear his tie with pride".

Photo credit: John Millar, Country Life

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11th January 2012

Wolsey Grip Top socks with the red top:

Wolsey's knee length Grip Top socks are quality men's socks that are hard to beat. These long socks combine traditional style and quality with modern technology to give comfort and durability.

Recently we've dispatched large orders of Grip Top socks as far afield as Sweden and Italy. Customers are making the most of the ease of buying online to purchase batches of socks to use throughout the week. The colours - mid grey, black, and an attractive rustic brown - go well with both city and country clothing, for both formal and casual wear.

Expats and others buying online from us are reassured by the well-known Wolsey brand plus the personal service from the family business here at Aidan Sweeney's. Have a look at our complete range of socks and see what would suit you. Feel free to contact us by email or phone on 01874 623613 if you have any questions - we're happy to help.

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2nd January 2012

Happy New Year to all our customers and website visitors

Happy New Year to all our customers and website users. You may have visited us in our shop in Brecon, phoned us, emailed, browsed the website, or used the online shop: thank you all - we value your interest and support.

The website and online shop have been live since mid-August 2011. The site is designed to be as clear and easy to use as possible, and we have been delighted with the positive response from so many of our customers.  We welcome feedback, to help us improve the website to meet your needs, whether you are browsing or buying - so do please get in touch if you have any comments.

 It is a pleasure to deal with so many people, throughout the UK and overseas, who have discovered us via this site. So, whether you are buying online, browsing, or planning a visit to the shop in Brecon, we look forward to helping you as best we can in 2012 and send you our very best wishes for the New Year.

The Sweeney Family.

 

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21st December 2011

If you would like delivery by Christmas...

Thank you to everyone who has placed orders for various Christmas presents. Although the last posting date for Royal Mail first class post has passed, we might still be able to help with that last-minute gift!

Special Delivery services for the UK are available for orders placed until 12 noon on Friday 23rd December. If you would like this service, please contact us on 01874 623613 before ordering, so we can discuss your order and work out the cost for your parcel. We will try our best to help!

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