The Power of a Simple, Impeccably Cut Suit

These are, shall we say, interesting times. An era of bigly disruptions. But the more the world shifts around us, the more we value the strength of a uncomplicated suit that’s expertly cut. And now that top fashion houses turn them out as reliably as heritage tailors, you’re bound to find a style that works for you.

Left: Suit (price upon request), shirt (price upon request), and tie (price upon request) by Versace; 4810 chronograph ($3,985) by Montblanc. Middle: Suit ($795) and tie ($95) by Boss; shirt ($335) by Turnbull & Asser. Right: Suit ($2,150) and shirt ($440) by Lanvin; tie ($180) by Hermès.

GET THE EDGE

With a tie that makes a statement.

Suit ($3,500), shirt ($730), and tie ($200) by Dior Homme.

PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS

In a plaid suit that commands the room.

Jacket ($2,195), shirt ($550), trousers ($595), and tie ($195) by Ralph Lauren; loafers ($1,480) by John Lobb; socks ($30) by Pantherella.

GO BLUE COLLAR

Cornflower blue, specifically. It’s a shade that looks good on just about everyone.

Left: Coat ($2,460) by Stella McCartney; jacket ($2,350) and trousers ($790) by Bottega Veneta; shirt ($345) by Hamilton Shirts; tie ($85) by Bonobos. Right: Suit ($2,600) by Caruso; shirt ($345) by Hamilton Shirts.

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

At your suit fabric. Mohair blends (like this one) will have a dark luster.

Suit ($3,400), shirt, and sunglasses ($250) by Prada; tie ($19) by the Tie Bar.

FIND A COMMON THREAD

When pairing a suit and tie. Here, a bold red repp stripe energizes a thin check of the same color.

Suit ($3,450) and tie ($200) by Gucci; shirt ($340) by Jeffrey Rüdes; Globemaster Annual Calendar Co-Axial Master Chronometer watch ($8,600) by Omega.

KNOW WHEN TO CALL IT QUITS

Blue suit, red tie, spread-collar shirt, and classic trench? Good luck improving on that one.

Coat ($850) by A. P. C.; suit ($1,490), tie ($190), and shoes ($740) by Salvatore Ferragamo; shirt ($245) by Eton.

SOURCE:http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g3289/simple-fashion-suits/

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