7 Most Common Men's Suit Fashion Mistakes
Wearing a men's suit will help you look professional and appealing. However, you should always keep in mind that, as with any style, there are some fashion mistakes that can and should be avoided to keep you looking your best.
Here are some tips to help you keep your fashion sense in tip-top shape:
1.Match your suits.
If you own several men's suits, keep them separated according to season. While worsted wool men's suits are worn year round, you still should not wear a linen men's suit jacket with a pair of worsted wool men's suit pants. Keep your suits well organized, preferably according to season, style, color and material. It may sound like a lot more effort, but it will help keep you looking great, and will make cleaning easier.
2. Shoes and Belts: How to Wear Them
Although it may seem complicated, the best thing to do is keep it simple when you go shopping. Buying your belt and shoes in black is the most commonly accepted fashion, and always buy then at the same time. This will ensure that your belt doesn't fade or wear out before you need a new pair of shoes. Also, keep your shoes polished and neat looking. This will prevent ruining your professional appeal by wearing scuffed shoes.
3.Don't Wear Baggy Clothes
When you decide to buy a new men's suit, try it on! Take a few steps once you are wearing it to make sure it fits properly. A poorly fitting suit is not going to make the impression you are looking for, so ask about custom fitted men's suits, or simply go to the tailors and have your shoulders, waist and inseams measured properly. This will make buying a suit a breeze, while ensuring the proper fit.
4.Keep It Simple
Keep your colors simple, and pair a dress shirt with a tie that is a similar shade or complementary. Don't wear an orange tie with a purple suit or a red tie with a green suit unless you want to lose some of your professional appeal. A men's suit is meant to be worn with a tie that is a similar color, or, if your dress shirt is neutral, with a solid color tie. Men's suits that are black, gray or navy blue, when paired with a white men's dress shirt, can be matched with almost any tie you like.
5. Keep It Unbuttoned
Although it may sound silly, men's suits are traditionally only buttoned on the top buttons, while the bottom button is left undone. This is a tradition that has been used for decades, and will keep your style looking smart.
6. Make Sure Your Trousers Touch Your Shoes
Your suit trousers shouldn't show your socks, even when you are walking. The hem of your pants should fall over the tops of your shoes, with about a two inch overlap. Also, make sure you wear dark colored dress socks in case your pants do fall slightly above the shoes when you cross your legs.
7. Tie Etiquette
Your tie should always touch the top of your belt. This is one fashion rule that shouldn't be broken, especially when you have invested so much time in looking your best.
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