25 Essential Style Tips for Wearing a Suit, Every Man Needs to Know These Secrets
by N/A, 9 years ago |
4 min read
Get. It. Tailored.Â
1. Your tie should be darker than your shirt.
2. A Windsor knot is the most formal way to tie a tie.
3. A vest can really dress up your suit.
4. Suspenders are a stylish way to avoid wearing a belt.
5. If you don't wear a tie, make sure your collar is on the smaller side.
6. Leave the bottom button of a double-breasted suit jacket open.
7. Always. Always. Always go to a tailor. Small alterations make all the difference in how well your suit fits.
8. Add a tie bar to your look for an extra touch of personality.
9. Have your pants tailored for a more modern look.
10. If you can only get one suit, choose a charcoal grey. It's a versatile color that works well for formal affairs or a more casual, but still buttoned up, setting.
11. Seersucker suits are appropriate for warm weather only.
12. The sleeves of your suit jacket should be no longer than the knuckle on your thumb.
13. Note whether your suit jacket is a single or double vent.
14. Learn about the different types of lapels.
15. Thin lapels are becoming part of a more modern look.
16. Your tie should reach your belt or waistband.
17. You should be able to sit, stand and walk comfortably in your pants. You should also be able to fit one finger in the waistband.
18. Your pants should be long enough that your socks don't show while you're standing.
19. About half an inch of your cuff should show when you're standing.
20. The widest point of your tie should match the width of your lapel.
21. Before taking a seat, unfasten the buttons on your suit jacket.
22. Don't wear a sports watch with your suit.
A metal or leather band will class it up.
23. Horizontal stripes are hard to pull off.
So choose a single striped item and make it a statement element in your outfit.
24. Pinstripes are an acceptable addition, if they're simple and subtle.
Not like this...
25. You can always button the middle button of a 2 or 3 button jacket.
And leave the rest unfastened.
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