Gentlemen, don't skimp on formal wear—this isn't idle banter, but my sincere advice.
I've recommended brands before, yet many comment: "They're not cheap," "Formal wear feels out of reach," or "Why buy XX brand (like X-Pai Lang X2000) at such a premium?"You're talking about foreign brands we can't even buy," "Do we really need something this formal for everyday work?" and so on. But the truth is, formal menswear is precisely what a man should invest in most.
Most Chinese formalwear brands are all style and no substance. They hire a few skinny models for a GQ-style photoshoot and claim they have design, without paying attention to fabric, tailoring, or even having coherent styles.While their prices may seem affordable, once you get used to wearing them, it becomes incredibly difficult to correct the poor taste they instill. Below are some key points on how men should wear suits. What are the essentials for men wearing suits? The style of the suit should lean toward being dignified and elegant. Avoid overly trendy or flashy designs, as they can give off an impression of frivolity or immaturity.
Suit colors should vary with the seasons: opt for darker shades in winter and lighter hues in summer, always projecting a dignified and composed demeanor.A navy blue suit conveys reliability, confidence, seriousness, wisdom, and competence. A charcoal gray suit makes the wearer appear particularly sharp and alert. Light blue, light gray, and gray pinstripe suits are also excellent choices. Avoid wearing striped suits.
Suits must be pressed crisply to accentuate the wearer's alertness and convey a sense of energy and efficiency.
Never fasten all suit buttons. For a two-button suit, fasten only the top button; for a three-button suit, fasten only the top two buttons.
The tip of the tie should not touch the belt.The trouser length must be moderate—neither excessively long nor too short that they bunch at the ankles. The ideal length falls just below the ankle bone. Ten additional no-nos for men in suits: 1. Avoid short trousers; standard length should cover the shoe. 2. Never tuck the shirt outside the trousers.
Third, avoid shirts with collars too large, creating gaps between the collar and neck;
Fourth, avoid ties in garish colors;
Fifth, avoid ties that are too short—the tip should cover the belt buckle;
Sixth, avoid wearing a tie without buttoning the shirt collar;
7. Avoid overly long suit jacket sleeves; they should be 1 cm shorter than shirt sleeves;
8. Avoid bulging pockets in suit jackets or trousers;
9. Avoid pairing suits with sneakers;
10. Avoid mismatched colors between leather shoes and shoelaces.