A well-tailored, seasonally appropriate suit is one of the best investments a man can make for his wardrobe.
It can have you ready for the office, a wedding, a date, a night out, or just about any other occasion.
Here are three examples (dressed up, and down).
1. Office Ready
Brown suits. Linen suits. Both underrated.
Put them together for a garment that you can wear two or three times a week all summer (as a suit, a blazer, or a pair of trousers).
Summer is the best time to have a little fun with color and pattern at the office.
Don’t be afraid to break out pastel colored shirts (like lavenders, pinks, yellows) and cotton ties with a little more personality (like this Liberty floral print).
Keep it lighthearted with the smaller accessories too – like a grosgrain watch strap, patterned pocket square and cufflinks with a little personality.
- Floral cotton tie by Liberty of London
- Sneaker cufflinks by PDB Jewelry
- Chocolate brown linen suit by Michael Andrews Bespoke (Cloth by Ariston AR D039/44)
- Lavender stripe shirt by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Camel socks by Marcoliani
- Medium brown loafers by Scarpe di Bianco
- Watch by Montblanc Timewalker Automatic (42mm)
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Light and/or two-tone shoes with a dark suit? Just not on.
hi dan! great article as usual.
just 1 question! should linen suits be cut looser as they’re more fragile than cotton? or i can keep the measurements the same as with my other suits? thank you! :)
Mate why are you wearing pants without a belt?? How about a suspenders blog or something? How do your pants stay up?
I LOVE the summer date ready look! Great tips Dan. Now if only my next date will dress like that…. :)
I just got to your blog, but getting late is better than never!
I’ve been reading the latest posts and I notice a very common practice: “no socks” (with a few exceptions).
I’ve being raised in a world where “formal” needs socks. What is your point?
Great blog!
Thanks,
JPC
The check on that power suit is nice!
Also, I’m curious. Where do you get all the clothes for these shoots?
The clothes are from my personal closet, and the brands are listed in the credits under the photos.
Thanks for reading,
Dan
That first suit is so sharp!
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Time for some new content. Oh wait, rolled up sleeves? You wouldn’t dare…
Huh?
Sorry for the delay…we’re working on the new site, not shooting much these days. It’ll be worth it, I promise.
Thanks for reading,
Dan
If there is one thing I have learned about The Styleblogger in the past 3+ years it is that he doesn’t disappoint! Eagerly awaiting your newest project Trep!
Patience is gold. Everybody waits.
Dan, you are on another level!
enough suits, more boots
Look 6 is Bad-ass!
The ‘Summer Date Ready’ look goes h.a.m.
I love the summer date ready look. You put together the most amazing looks. Thank you for always inspiring me!!!
Thanks Jose. It’s really simple…all about fit, proportion and simple color stories.
-Dan
Sick Persol shades in look # 6! Which model are they?
dan, im counting more than “three examples” ;)
love the velvet tassel loafers!
Thank Cam…I meant three suits.
Over here in the UK, there have been Liberty print ties in TK Maxx being sold at some very nice prices.
http://www.tkmaxx.com/search?q=liberty&searchsubmit=Search&perpage=100&pdxtstyle=TIES for a few online ones, but you may find better in store. I think I got 6 of them in the end.
dan, i noticed the blazer appears to be wrinkled, faux pas? or acceptable based on the material/weather?
I like my linen with a little wrinkle. Its the charm of the fabric.
Nice to see the italian twist. Quite a bold way to wear a tie.
Hey SB,
i totally agree with you. a well fitting suit can change a mans personality completely. i live in India (Mumbai) we are not blessed with a weather to don a suit that often. i like your collection and the combinations.
i noticed that u wear most of ur pants a little shorter. Is that a trent you follow there. Coz i never see men wearing pants that short in India. Well honestly guys here dont pay much attention to fashion and clothing. its very hard to find someone well dressed or someone in touch with fashion or understanding of wearing what looks good on them.
I visit ur blog quite often and i keep making a note of ur style tips. I love shopping and i like to dress up well and right for each occasion.
Thoroughly enjoy your blog. keep posting.
Raj
Thanks Raj! Yea, I prefer a pant hem with no break, especially in the summer – it breathes better, looks cleaner, and shows off the shoe :)
Thanks for reading, I hope all is well in Mumbai
-Dan
Luv the floral print. All the looks are great.
The summer date look is really spot on. I have a question for you Dan about ticket pockets. Some of your suits i’ve noticed have a full size ticket pocket like a normal pocket where as others I’ve seen the standard smaller one (like that gray one in the date pic). Is there any reason you decide on one over the other? I’m having some more suits made soon and would be curious to know. Thanks!
A ticket pocket flap is generally the same height (north-south) as the other pocket flaps on the jacket (though sometimes it can be a little shorter). It is always narrower (east-west) than the full pocket below it.
From one designer/manufacturer to another they can vary.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Dan