Should I buy a suit or a separates? This is a question that many men often ask themselves when looking for an elegant suit to wear on a special occasion.
To be able to answer this question correctly, it is necessary to take a step back and begin by explaining what the differences are between the two options.
How do you put together a suit?
Let's start with the most classic proposal: the suit . It is a suit that can be made up of two pieces, jacket and trousers, or three pieces, jacket, trousers and waistcoat. All the pieces that compose it are of the same colour and fabric. This is the most formal choice, usually used for important occasions and ceremonies. The suit is a dress of British origin that was very fashionable in the 50s. The jacket is usually the most refined piece of a suit, especially if it is of sartorial origin.
What is the Complete Breakup?
The mismatched suit, on the other hand, is made up of trousers and jackets that are different from each other , in colour and fabric. A risky choice that is not within everyone's reach and can be risky. To choose a mismatched suit, you need to be sure that you are combining the two pieces in the right way, or you risk looking ridiculous and out of place.
Mismatched suits are often worn by individuals with strong and extravagant personalities, such as celebrities. It is a bold choice that at the same time allows you to give vent to your imagination. However, there are few men who can wear a mismatched suit with style.
The mismatched outfit allows you to play with colors and make your office look less serious. However, there are some basic rules to know and learn to avoid making mistakes and always appear stylish.
How to match broken clothes correctly
The first thing to do is choose the tone you want to give yourself: do you want to look more classic or more sporty? For a more refined and formal look, it is better to opt for a double-breasted jacket that can be wide or narrow. If you prefer the sporty style, you could go for a blazer.
Be careful when choosing a shirt , usually white is a safe bet but in a two-piece suit you risk not enhancing the jacket or trousers enough, so it's better to choose a specific colour that matches one of the two pieces.
Also pay attention to the fabric, to be chosen according to the season. Matching a winter jacket with summer trousers would be a big slip. If you prefer external pockets in the jacket you will get a more dandy style. Avoid wearing the vest over the shirt, usually included in the classic suit, or it makes you look too set. Finally, you have to be careful with the tone on tone, which if not combined in the right way, is ugly to see. If you want to appear more casual you can also think of combining a jacket with nice jeans.
Choose your socks carefully too, they should match your jacket or shirt. If your suit doesn't include them, you can consider showing your ankle or cuffing your trousers.
Speaking of fabrics, a wool jacket goes very well with cotton trousers, but it is better to avoid heavy fabrics for both garments. If the trousers, for example, are in velvet, choose cashmere or tweed for the jacket, if instead they are flannel, go for combed wool for the top.
Virum proposals
Here are some of our suggestions for separates.
Let's start with the simplest of solutions: white shirt, blue trousers, grey jacket and checked tie.
With a gray jacket you can also go even more classic by wearing elegant black trousers or dare and choose a mint green, a red or a more autumnal shade like burgundy. If the jacket, however, is black, go for the safe option with white, which creates contrast, but be prepared to be noticed. Maintain a confident posture, it is very important when wearing an important suit.
Another winning choice is to match a double-breasted blue jacket with beige or khaki trousers, made with the same fabric. In this case, yes to the white shirt underneath.
Finally, you could opt for a beige jacket and hazelnut trousers, to be combined here too with a white shirt, or if you want to be more jaunty with a white t-shirt and dark shoes that show your ankle.
Remember to…
Regardless of which proposals you choose, remember to never use more than three colors together, to use fabrics well without mixing summer and winter materials in the same look, to prefer fitted silhouettes and not to mix different styles.
