Every day we learn something new. For example, today I learned that eating three Ferrero Rocher chocolates for lunch will not actually satiate hunger and that I will end up ordering an overpriced salad from Element Fresh anyways. Wisdom.
So what insights can we derive from our man on the street here? In a new series that I’m going to call “Be a Man: Wear a Suit” (see Dapper Dan) we’ll examine suit-wearing best practices and success stories from the office to the street. In this, our second installment, I’d like to point out a few golden take-aways that you, sir, yes, YOU, can use next time you need to impress someone at a fancy lawyer meeting (it’s a technical term).
First things first: Dark or navy blue and black can be difficult to pair. Suity here pulls it off by wearing a tie that falls somewhere in the dark-royal-blue category; that is to say, there is enough distinction between the two colors that they don’t just look like a bruised mess. Secondly, wearing contrasting patterns, if you’re not experienced, can result in embarrassing failures leading to self-esteem issues and a hefty bill from your therapist. Here, the clean, even lines of the shirt compliment the clean, evenly spaced white polka-dots on the tie. The whites crisply stand out and the blues play off each other without being overwhelming. It is awesome to behold. Our third and final lesson of the day is suiting accessories. Note the tie clip. Not only does it add a sparkling gleam to the ensemble, it’s also practical: it holds your tie in its right place and it holds your cheat sheet for that upcoming client presentation.
Remember boys and girls, with a suit on, even if you have no idea what you’re talking about, at least you look like you know what you’re talking about.
