You might think that there’s not much to men’s fashion but you’d be wrong. One traditionally difficult area to get right is the business suit. A must-have wardrobe essential for many occasions but mostly required for work purposes. Here we look at some tips for how to wear a suit in a super stylish manner:
- Colour
The most timeless classic colours to choose are navy or charcoal grey. Black should be reserved for funerals or black-tie formal events. Navy and dark grey are great neutral bases for which any colour of shirt and tie can be worn. If there’s a slight pattern to your suit, make sure any shirt pattern does not clash.
- Shirt
Choose good quality dress shirts as they will look and feel better. Great colours to choose from for traditional business wear include white, blue, grey, pale pink or pale purple. High quality will be demonstrated by a firm, crisp collar and neat, clean stitching. Opt for a Mandarin collar for a low-key, casual look that doesn’t require a tie.
- Ties & Belts
The width of a tie should match the width of the lapels on your jacket. Length-wise, the bottom of your tie should partially cover a belt. Thin belts work best with suits and should ideally be the same colour as your shoes. For both men’s and Womens Handmade Leather Belts, visit hipandwaisted.com/handmade/womens-leather-belts
- Shoes
This is a matter of individual comfort but dark brown shoes work well with both navy and dark grey suits. Oxford or Derby shoes are the most common style for smart business wear but loafers are also an option. The lighter the suit, the lighter the colour of the shoes is the general rule of thumb.
