Know Everything About Mens Suits and Modern Formal Ware History
“A
man’s suit is the visiting card of his personality and should
therefore be chosen to match it.”
Dressing like
a gentleman means many things&ldots;mixing a tailored suit, with a
crisp cotton shirt and a silk tie or a pair of jeans, T-Shirt and a
sports jacket is just as stylish for a weekend outfit.
But the
definition of a suit is actually a set of clothing consisting of
trousers and jacket made from the same fabric. Until the end of the
19th Century however, a gentleman wore a tailcoat, frock coat or
morning coat with a vest of a different fabric and trousers in
another material.
At first, the
combination of matching jacket, vest and trousers- a man’s suit,
was worn on informal occasions. Then in 1930, mens suits became the
accepted uniform for all office attire.
Today, a suit
generally comes as a two piece suit consisting of jacket and trousers.
Smart Casual
In the late nineteenth century, the sporting jacket came in to
fashion. It was most often made from tweed, herringbone or
houndstooch as a three button jacket or four button jacket. Flannel
trousers were regarded as the most appropriate trouser when wearing a
sports jacket, however these days we tend to wear this item of
clothing as part of a suit or as leisurewear with jeans or black trousers.
For the colder
months, men often choose to wear their sports
jackets and jeans with a wool jumper which offers comfort, style
and sophistication. For a smarter occasion, they may also wish to add
a shirt and tie underneath.
Overcoats &
Jackets The prime function of an overcoat
is to protect its wearer from the cold, winter and rain. Men choose
an overcoat which harmonizes with their personal style and best
matches their range of suits.
Formal Wear In
this day and age, you would probably look overdressed if you wore a tuxedo
to go to a restaurant, the cinema or a bar. But opportunities to wear
black tie do still occur and their frequency depends on the circles
you move within.
Accessories
Style does not live off clothes alone. It is the small minor details
such as accessories which round off the “finishing touches”.
Whether it be a tie, bow tie, belt or cuff links. Accessories are a
strong indication of somebody’s personality because they express
different regional and national preferences that have been nurtured
by historical connects.
A wardrobe
must grow in good time. It is a highly individual process which
should lead every man to his individual style. Men’s suits,
ties, shirts, jumpers, jeans, coats, belts and shoes take time to
acquire, wear in and inevitably form a hierarchy of favourites.
As we all
know, this is a costly process and tends to have a snowball affect.
If a gentleman buys a new pair of beautiful leather
shoes, he will instinctively notice when he tries them on with
his 12 month old suit, that he no doubt requires a new one of those too! |
