Hi all!!
Following my previous post on how to choose a great suit,
today’s post will focus on what you can use to accessorize your suit. Buying a
great suit is only the first step. Now you need to get the right accompaniments
for your suit.
HOW TO ACCESSORIZE YOUR SUIT
SHIRT
You need to get the right shirt for your suit. This could be
the classic white shirt, light blue or even a black or navy blue one. Depending
on the formality of the occasion to which you are wearing a suit, you might
have to stick to the white or light blue shirt. Sometimes you can be bold and
opt for a striped shirt. However, try not to let the print of your shirt
compete with your suit i.e. avoid shirts with loud checks in extremely bold
colors. These will make you look too busy.
TIE/BOW-TIE
It may seem obvious that a full suit calls for the addition
of a tie. Ties come in a myriad of colors, patterns and styles. At the moment,
slim ties are on fashion so this will be a good way to update your suits. If
the occasion allows it, your tie poses the best opportunity for you to add some
color and showcase your personality even when you are “conforming” to a dress-code.
In my opinion, bow-ties are for the adventurous. Most guys
would not be caught dead in a bow tie. After all, many people had to wear them
when they were younger and had little say on what they could or could not wear.
You can opt for a bow-tie when you are going for a black-tie event.
SHOES
Ok, gentlemen, whether you like it or not, women notice your
shoes. And they speak volumes about you. I know men’s shoes tend to be slightly
more expensive than women’s shoes but this is no excuse to wear ugly shoes. Ok,
there, I said it. Always ensure that your shoes are in good repair and that
they are well polished. If you can’t polish them yourself, there are many
stalls throughout town where you can get a good shine. Keep your shoes black or
dark brown especially when you are wearing a classic suit.
BELTS/BRACES
Belts are an obvious accessory for men. I always think that
when you tuck in you should always wear a belt. It looks classy and completes
the outfit. The obvious colors of belts are black or dark brown. As much as
possible, try and match your belt to your shoes.
Braces are more commonly known as suspenders. If you want to
go for a bold, old school look, I say wear braces. But keep the colors simple
and under no circumstances should you wear braces with a belt. That’s like
wearing a tie and a bow-tie.
WAISTCOAT
Some suits, three-piece suits come with waistcoats. otherwise you can decide to buy one in a contrasting color and maybe with a pattern to accompany your suit.
Next post, on Tuesday, will focus more on which occasions you can wear a suit to.
Happy Friday!!!
xo
Audrey
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