Formal Wear For Men

  As the world gets more casual, we have almost forgotten the striking handsomeness that a man can get from the simple suit. Unfortunately, suits are not worn as often today as they were in earlier times, but they still hold a striking sensuality within them. If you are a very casual guy and you are not into suits, now is your time to learn! Everyone probably owns that old suit that sits in the back of their closet and hardly gets worn. Those old designs had pleaded pants that were tight around the ankles with a jacket slightly oversized. You may be thinking, “No not meâ€Â�! What you don’t realize is that this may be your friend sitting right next to you! With so many options out there for suits now you can not only be formal but be stylish. There are many brands to choose from, so let’s begin with just a few.

  Ralph Lauren is one of the most classic designers for suits. The nice thing about Ralph Lauren is that it offers many different levels of labels and the style options are unlimited. You can even get a cool funky pin-striped suit there! The fall 2007 collection by “Purple Labelâ€Â� has a signature two pockets on the right side and none on the left. This adds a bit of uniqueness and style to this suit that will set it aside from other designers. Wearing this two pocket style in a stylish black suit, you will be hard to resist! Another very cool style by Ralph Lauren is the pinstriped suit. Its color combo is a subtle navy suit with light blue pin stripes. You could wear this with either a white shirt or a light blue shirt to spice it up a bit. This suit is smoking!

  The next designer is Brooks Brothers. This designer always delivers the classic suit. You can get a variety of colors and always mix and match ties and shirts to add a bit of color. The style that is useful and good for all occasions is their three button black “BrooksEaseâ€Â� suit. The three button design will add a bit of spice to this simple and classic look and can also be purchased in either navy or charcoal. The next suit I would recommend from Brooks Brothers is the three button pinstriped one from the “Golden Fleeceâ€Â� collection. This suit is offered in charcoal and navy. If the Ralph Lauren pinstripe is too funky for you then this suit is a great alternative. Lastly, if you are going to a black tie event I would suggest the “Indiana Jones: Temple of Doomâ€Â� look for a tuxedo. The white jacket and white shirt with a black bow tie and black pants is very handsome and striking. Add a black vest like Indiana did and you will be a Casanova just like him, simply unforgettable!

  Let’s now explore Calvin Klein. Just like the previous designer, Brooks Brothers, you can find a great simple black suit by Calvin Klein. You have the option of color and jacket style with either two buttons or three. You can even find a great pinstriped suit by Calvin Klein. The style that I would suggest is a tuxedo coat worn with a black tie. The tuxedo coat adds a bit of style and uniqueness to the overall suit. You can wear different color ties with this suit, but I would suggest sticking with the black tie as it looks the best. You could even put a white tuxedo jacket with a white tie or black tie and mimic the “Indian Jonesâ€Â� look less formally with a bit of a twist. This style can be worn both ways and will look amazing either way!

  Since there a million and one suit designers around this will help you narrow down your search for the perfect choice. You can also try Hugo Boss and Giorgio Armani for a simple and classic suit, and John Varvatos for the funky modern style suit. The most important thing is to find the suit that matches your personality and feels good. Adding accessories to that suit such as ties and especially cufflinks can add a lot more color and style to the whole look. All of these designers mentioned are fabulous and the fits are excellent. Have fun with you next suit! Even though it’s formal it doesn’t mean it has to be boring!

About the author:

  Rochel Friedlander has spent her last five years working in men's fashion in New York City. Now living in Los Angeles, she continues to move forward in the fashion industry. During her sales experience, she has guided such retailers as Macys, Urban Outfitters, Atrium, E street denim, and National Jean Company to hit the right trends in the marketplace. Her knowledge of men's fashion comes from her experience and extensive travel of the world. She has spent years living in London, England and toured through France, Australia, Greece, Italy, and many more countries. This has helped her understanding of European trends and how they are transposed into the North American market.