The suit is the epitome of men's styling, and if it's tailored correctly, will be the best a man will ever look in clothing. But like all things good, moderation is key, and wearing a suit too often will make it much less special than it should be; and this is where suit separates come to play.
Separates allow for some differentiation between the jacket and pants, with countless classic combinations and plenty of new pairings to discover this season. Color mixing is the first type of separates fun that comes to mind, but pattern, texture, and fabric mixing are also a major part of the combination equation.
Seeing that its beginning to warm up, the fabric choices should only go as heavy as a tropical wool, with everything lighter being prime for spring and summer. Fabric mixing is as easy as not wearing the same fabric up top that you're wearing on the bottom, meaning that all the fun comes with the patterns and colors. Plaids and florals are king this spring while stripes dominate summer, and all are conveniently pairable with solid pieces. Use the pattern on the pants to stay in tune with the loud-mouth bottoms trend and pair any solid sport coat that you already own for a stylish get-up!
Check in tomorrow for some exciting new tech and next Monday for further fashion trend insight for the coming months!
One this to consider is the width of the belt, where the skinnier options tend to be dressier and more streamlined, perfect for a suit or other formal ensemble. Today we'll be focusing on the belt that's on the thicker side, that can take the wear and tear of everyday use, that can be worn day in and day out without a second thought. That's where the wide belt is the most useful, acting as a rugged mainstay that will go perfectly with each and every casual outfit that it may encounter.
The great part about a wider belt is all the real estate for detail to be included into the piece, whether its that little bit of extras gator skin or adding a unique whip stitch accent to the edge. Whatever your flavor, this variety pairs nicely with any pair of jeans, complementing the durability of the denim while adding a distinguishable border between your top and bottom. The same belt and shoe matching rules apply to this type of belt, so which ever color shoe you most often wear casually should be the color of belt you're looking for on your hunt.
