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How to wear a modern suit?
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How to wear a modern suit?
A suit has stopped to be considered as clothing for special purpose a long time ago. It became a part of casual clothing for work and after hours. A modern men's suit is irreplaceable. It works well during business meetings, is welcomed on a party dressing and makes a positive impression during dates and casual gatherings. Unlike work and important family meetings, less formal occasions have a completely different set of rules. Therefore, a classic suit can be flawlessly replaced by a casual one and lets you have more ease while creating the entire look.
Regardless if you select an elegant or casual suit, the essential is choosing a proper size. A suit jacket should be fitted in arms and sleeves with the legs that should be neither too long nor too wide. The difference between a casual and an elegant suit is small. They differ just in details. Legs can be a bit more fitted and shorter in a casual one. Combine large patched pockets with sharp-shaped lapels, decorative stitchings and resign from extra lining – it will do the trick. Finally, they differ in terms of colours, patterns and fabrics used. Instead of wool, there are used woollen blends and linen or cotton among summer designs.
As far as important events require wearing a classic suit in navy blue or grey colour, casual time lets you have more space in experimenting with fashion. The absolute bestseller are suits in sky blue, green, blue and claret colour. Try on wearing a checked, a pinstriped or other patterned suits. While deciding on a less formal suit, remember about matching it with accessories of the same formality level.
Blue or white shirts with a tie are the absolute essential of a business styling. But, in casual outfits, you can replace it easily with colourful or patterned shirts. A great offer are also denim shirts, polo shirts and cotton T-shirts. There is no difference if you wear a printed or a V-neck tee in neutral colour – they both fit excellently.
During cold autumn and winter days, a traditional shirt can be replaced by a jumper, a cardigan, a V-neck longsleeve or a lightweight warm turtle neck. They will not only add to a styling modern look but also nicely slender the silhouette.
Traditionalists, who don't want to resign from a shirt should anyway add a bit of ease to a styling. It's enough to give up on wearing a tie and slightly loosen the collar.
If you decide to choose a suit for casual styling, pay the attention to details. Leave low shoes in a shoe cabinet and wear comfy moccasins or slip-ons. Plain plimsolls will also do the trick. As far as not wearing socks and bare skin among an elegant styling is a fashion mistake, a casual suit lets you have more freedom. You can show the ankle, resign from socks and even roll the leg up nonchalantly. Such a styling looks amazing with sneakers, boots and brown monks. Regardless of your choice, remember that formal footwear require hidden toes – sandals are forbidden.
If it comes to accessories, it's worth to place a bet on patterned and trendy handkerchiefs. On cold days wear a scarf slightly around the neck or on the arms. To complement your styling use trendy sunglasses.
Although, a casual suit looks good as a whole, but remember that you can also easily use them in making an odd jacket and trousers set. A checked jacket can be matched with grey trousers and a trendy colourful jacket, it also creates an impressive look with jeans or chinos.