Suit Game Summer 2013

[Sultan of Swank]

Wearing a suit does give your image and status a boost but it does come with some downsides, especially in summer and/or tropical weather.

The old skool Miami Vice style probably gets a bad rap these days but it checked off a bunch of points on making wearing a suit in summer more comfortable:

1. Unconstructed jacket - takes off a couple of layers
2. Wearing tank tops or unbuttoned t-shirts or collared shirts
3. No belt
4. Not wearing socks
5. Wearing breathable shoes such as espadrilles or huarache shoes
6. Light colors/pastels
7. Light natural fabrics that breath better: linen, silk or linen/silk mixes

Huarache shoes

Maybe some designer can update the style towards something more 20th century..

I also want to say that the suit jacket does limit mobility in my upper body - my forward arm reach lessens. Maybe get a jacket with a high armpit or with a stretchy material.

I bet it will come back.

Everything from the 80's seems to be coming back so why not Miami Vice?

It was actually one of the few cool things during the 80's.

Double breasted suits are kind of making a comeback too.

The interesting thing is: I think I can pull off this look THIS SUMMER in the Côte d'Azur, Costa del Sol, Eivissa, Sardinia, or the Greek islands. But nowhere in the USA or the anglosphere. For the Miami experts here: can anyone pull off this look in Maimi this summer?

 

[Sultan of Swank]

Huarache shoes

These are some of the ugliest shoes I've ever seen.

I think these are:

But seriously, can you think of any shoes that has good ventilation such as these?

 

[CaP7]

[attachment=12558][attachment=12557]Ok, here are some specs. I've always found it hard to have an opinion on someone's style without the specs and environment, so here goes.

Vegas last weekend. Record heat. 90's at midnight. Nightclub.

I'm 6'3, 190 with long arms and narrowish shoulders. Size is 40, 41 regular. I feel good in slimmer fits.

I did better opening women in the grey Calvin Klein from Macy's. Probably less than $300 all in. The other is MTM from a place in Sherman Oaks that I like. The jacket is $650, navy slacks are $100 at The Rack. Shoes are Metzlan for $200 in both cases.

My apologized for the weak pics. My phone is older.

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[CaP7]

I think the grey jacket needs to be taken in more around the middle. It seems boxy yet.

 

[pointbreak]

Yes, and the pants are just a bit too long. Good style though, perfect ratio of shirt sleeve to jacket sleeve. Looking sharp!

 

[Laner]

I like it. The check jacket is a good look.

The cream/tan suit (I am a bit colour blind forgive me) could use a bit of work.

- Pull in the mid section. If the arm holes are high enough, pull it in until the lapels start to 'crease'. For a tall slim guy you want to show off your form.

- Pants could get taken up a bit. I go for 1/4 break, but to each their own.

- Throw some more contrast into the packet square (cream suit).

- Brown shoes. With both outfits. Loafers with the cream suit, some good brogues with the check jacket and throw in some coloured laces. Dope.

 

[Prosal]

the pants

Suit pants MUST be cuffed nowadays if you want to have a trendy look. Cuffs have made a powerful comeback since about two years (if you look per exemple the Zegna lookbook of the spring/summer 2013 collection, you'll notice that maybe 75% of their suits come with cuffed trousers - the ones who don't are those made with the more austere textiles i.e for men who want a more "classic" look), and it will be even more obvious this winter.

How none of our "sharp dressed" specialists has never mentionned that is beyond me. Just sayin'. :mrgreen:

 

[DVY]

@Cap7- I am still relatively new to fashion stuff, but here goes

- My favorite outfit by far is the grey check suit. Positives- top button open, good cut/outline on suit, nice puff square, nice contrast on square.

- Can't really see the gray suit. Flash blurs out the contrast

- Tan suit just looks off. Too boxy around the midsection. For vegas heat, the tie is overkill. Theres little pop to the outfit. A neon blue, blood red, floral, or some louder pattern square would be better. Straight fold square is too boring. I would do a reverse-puff, puff or some spiraly-looking fold.

Try the extra-slim cut suits...

 

[Soma]

2. Your watch should NOT be hidden, especially if you're rocking a Rolex. Girls notice watches like a mofo.

While hi-end watchmakers advertises this look it is actually a fashion faux pax. The loose fitting watch is the emblem of people who prefer flaunting over style. Especially if you're wearing cuff links since you would distract from them.

I will admit though that most girls wouldn't know these finer points of style if it hit them in the face so the flaunting may work just as well.

 

[Deepdiver]

DiCaprio the Cary Grant of our times - with an edge - notice the Theme Dark Power Suit plain collared white shirt - custom high quality of course, then Darker sport coat, last but not least dark gray V neck with fully fashioned Italian sleeves.

Power, Power and more Power - upscale women always gravitate towards a powerful look - Jack Nicholson two piece black suit white custom power collared shirt with high end black shoes.

Or the weekend Yacht owner look, White high quality or striped Button Down collared shirt, long khakis or cargo shorts depending if it is over 80F and no sox Captains grade boat deck shoes with the waterproof non skid soles - plain simple elegant understated and powerful - otherwise when you try too hard it shows.

Try the DiCaprio power look versus the fashionista designer look and notice the difference in IOI quality and class you draw out in the females young and older (cougars) - especially in the higher end venues and then report back the results...

 

[rudebwoy]

DiCaprio is not the Cary Grant of our time, Grant was one of the best dressed men ever.

Leo's look was probably put together by some stylist, usually he dresses like a bum when he is not working.

 

[MHaes]

Not suits per say, but summer style: anyone have any recommendations on good places to get tank tops? I feel with tank tops there's a very fine medium between being too plain, and being a bit too much and coming off as gay/hipster.

Right now I'm rocking this tank top, I always get looks and compliments on it.

Anyone have any recommendations for other dope tanks?

 

[Alpharius]

OUCH
MHaes that hurts my eyes man. Unless you're hosting a kegger on the 4th of July that needs not be worn. I'm not a fan of wife beaters to begin with, but oh dear god.

 

[MHaes]

Haha, I can definitely see where you are coming from but I get compliments on it all the time. Wouldn't wear it if I got ignored cause of it.

 

[germanico]

No. Please, no.

 

[Prosal]

As a side note, the double-breasted suit makes a strong comeback this winter (last winter already most italian designers seemed to favor it as a key tailoring direction).

Pal Zileri winter 2013/2014 collection.

Turtleneck pullovers also; they are "in" since about two years, but it seems that it will be more blatant this winter.

 

[Vampire]

I am a big fan of white, cream, and pastel suits. Obviously these are "in" year round in warmer places like Miami. What about more northerly latitudes like the Midwest, New England, Canada, etc? Is it okay to keep wearing the light colors into early autumn, or is it advised to move to darker shades after Labor Day?

 

[jariel]

I feel like when it comes to fashion, there really aren't any rules.

Wear what feels right to you; it's supposed to be fun, so don't overthink it.

 

[Aliblahba]

Fashion is fleeting, style is forever.

 

[thegmanifesto]

Damn, when did Prosal get clipped?