STAND OUT IN SUIT!
If you wear a suit each and every day for work, you must know how important having one that’s stylish really is. This is especially true if you work in an industry where the way you look plays a major role in how you’re perceived. You can also look pretty great in a suit when you step out for the evening for a date or with your friends. Here’s a peek at the hautest men’s tip everyone will be clamoring for.
Think Blue
One of the first things most men think about is what colour they should be wearing. It is a major consideration for most men. The colour that you really need to consider is blue. Both high blue, which is sometimes referred to as pure blue, and lighter, bright shades of blue are both very popular. That doesn’t mean you can’t get away with a navy suit, but think a bit more indigo than navy blue if you’re going to be shopping this year. One good thing about bright blue suits though? They pair well with a crisp white shirt and look good on almost any skin tone.
Slim Cut Jackets Still Rule
If you’re wondering what style of jacket to buy for your suit this season, the answer is a relatively simple one. Jackets are still narrow and most men are still choosing to go for a slim fit suit that fits snugly around the shoulders, body and waist.
Go Narrow
Pant styles for men seem to be changing a little this year. For the most part, suit trends show that narrow, stovepipe pants are the most popular and what the designers really want to showcase. Suit pants that are slightly tapered toward the ankle are also very common, so pick the type that suits your body. Either completely straight stovepipe style pants or pants with just a little narrowing at the ankle will work well. Just make sure your pants are a good snug fit.
Add Pleats
Pleated pants are really making a comeback. Maybe it’s just because designers want to see something different, but if you really want to be on the cutting edge, get your pants more tapered and with a single pleat.
Don’t Be Afraid of Cuffs
Along with pleats, one of the other big suit trends is pants with cuffs. You might think pleats and cuffs paired together will be particularly stuffy
and old-fashioned, but in interesting colours like bright blue and steel grey, these pants can actually look quite refined yet still casual. Think 1960s French Yves Saint Laurent, not disco bell bottoms.
Butt on Up
Dress shirt styles don’t change a whole lot over the course of a few years. This year, shirts are still going to be rather slim and form-fitting. Stick with that, at least as much as your body type and workplace will allow. In addition to those slim cut shirts, you might want to skip the tie and button your shirt all the way to the top. It’s an homage to formality while still letting you cut loose – at least a little bit. Once the clock hits 4pm, you can probably undo that first button though, just like you used to loosen your tie after lunch.
Pull Out Your Pocket Squares
Suit trends aren’t all about jackets and pants alone, rather one of the biggest trends is really about accessories. That trend is pocket squares. While pocket squares have been around pretty much as long as suits have, you may not be wearing them as much as you should. This year, pocket squares are all about colour. When buying a pocket square, look for something with a few mixed colours. Patterns are incredibly popular as well, especially if you spend some time practicing the more intricate folds to make your square really stand out. If you’re still a little afraid of bold, bright colours, you can always stick with a white pocket square in a classic fold. It’s still a popular look as long as your pocket square is neat and crisp. Linen pocket squares also help add much needed texture. A clean straight across fold is always classic or you can opt to go with a poof or have the points sticking out for more flare.
Try a Lapel Flower
Lapel flowers are making a big comeback because many men are skipping ties. Some are even foregoing collared shirts for thin-gauge knits and V-neck t-shirts. That’s a look that just screams out for a bit of colour and visual appeal. Even if you’re going to wear a traditional dress shirt and tie, you can still add a lapel flower. Think bold colours, not basic ones. If you need something a bit more classic, go for bright gold or silver and a unique shape or design. It may not seem like your style at first, but lapel flowers are a big part of the suit
trends.