Another excellent film to watch, especially to see how to pull off double breasted suits, The Big Sleep with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Amazing!

@Christopher Canova – Last night I watched an amazing movie, Le Samourai. The main character, played by Alain Delon, is an impeccably dressed hit-man prowling the rainy streets of Paris. Two things kept him stylish throughout the film despite the weather:

1. His trench coat fit perfectly – spend the resources to ensure your outerwear looks and feels great. You can balance functionality with style here, just make sure it fits in the torso and the sleeves/jacket itself are not too long.
2. He wore a hat vs. using an umbrella – invest in quality hat you’ll be happy with and which can protect you from the elements. I’m not saying spend a fortune here, but get something you are really happy with so that you actually want to wear it.

Good luck with the rainy weather!

There’s an awesome book on this topic titled “Dressing the Man- Mastering the Art of Permament Fashion” by Alan Flusser. Check it out at Amazon. It’s a weighty tome of good solid advice that will reap fantastic rewards over the years if you take the time to read it. I bought it a few years ago at the age of 16 and it has served me very well.

Also check out magazines like GQ. Reading the issues over the months will serve to give you a good idea of what to look for in clothes as well as identifying pieces of clothes that would work towards your own personal style.

Regards to all

dressing up for me consists of jeans and boots! i think i was a cowboy in my last life.

Elliott
http://HulseStrength.com

Best regards,

Antonio

I agree with Jack. I am in my early 20’s and not working in a job where a suit is required. I like the ideas for the jackets and stuff, but they aren’t practical for a college student. Will your article have some focus on the younger crowd? Thanks for your article, I look forward to the next one!

They never have guys on the show though. Which sucks because it means I can’t really apply what is learned on the show and stet up my style like my girlfriend has. Shes leaving me in the dust!

Anyway, I look forward to future articles on this subject as I am eager to look good for me and my girl.

I agree about the double vents — they definitely need to be well fitted. I’ve seen a few men wearing double vented suits that were poorly fitted and flew out like a tail. Perhaps it’s more of a matter of personal opinion, though; I’d always take two vents over none (or one, for that matter).

Certainly there is a place for black suits. I still think that guys have better options during the day time, but maybe I’m just being stodgy. In any case, everybody’s wearing them, so I probably protest in vain!

Thanks for the comments,

Justin

Black is a great choice for many, such as high contrast men and those with black hair. Yes, many people associate it with weddings or funerals, but wearing a black suit without a tie and with a pocket square can make the garment appear less formal. Tom Ford pulls this off all the time (although he may be a bit too flashy for most!) I’ll dedicate an entire article to colors here soon.

As to jacket vents, pundits on both argue that for the short man double vents / no vents are the best option. I think both can work, but the double vent has to fit properly (especially on a short/stout man) else it will flair out and look like a tail. Ventless jackets aren’t as versatile (no putting your hands in your pockets) but they are the most-slimming vent choice.

Best regards,

Antonio