4-Trusted Staples to Pull Off the Formal Look
Whether you accept it or not your attire makes the first impression. There’s reason why the phrase “Dress to Impress” exists in the first place. A carelessly thrown together outfit might not feel odd on a casual night out with friends. However, it wouldn’t work in no way for a more formal or important scenario.
So, if you intend to stand out & leave a lasting impact it’s important to invest in a few proper pieces. In this piece we’ve rounded up four trusted staples you can count on when it comes to formal wear. Let’s Get started!
1 – Essential Double Breasted Blazer
While shopping for formal jackets you’d come across two types of options – Suit Jackets & Blazers. Our suggestion would be to always go for the latter. Where a Suit Jacket is a more polished option, it lacks versatility. On the other hand, a blazer can be paired with anything & everything. Try looking for the classic double-breasted design with Notched Lapels & Two Button Closure for a sophisticated streamlined appearance. Stick to a Tailored fit that sculpts the silhouette perfectly. In terms of material, a versatile woven fabric would be perfect as it’ll give the piece an all-around versatility. If you don’t already have it in your collection, add one using the Debenhams Coupon Code.
2 – Black Herringbone Tailored Fit Suit Trousers
When it comes to formal bottoms, we’d recommend going for the traditional classic Suit trousers. The tailored fit & tapered leg design creates a perfectly balanced silhouette. Something that particularly caught our eye while skimming through options was these black Herringbone Suit Trousers. The subtle pattern was quite refreshing to see among the same old polished plain fabric blends. It added somewhat of a depth to the simple design. Style them with a crisp button-down & Oxfords for work. Switch the shirt with a fine-knit jumper & swap the shoes with brogues – and you’re ready for a smart-casual event!
3 – Double Cuff Tailored Long Sleeve Shirt
Next Up we have another item that could be considered the cornerstone of formal attire – A tailored Long Sleeve Shirt. Many of you might know it as the button-down shirt. The question is what’s so special about such a plain design? The answer lies in the question itself – it’s the simplistic style which makes it extremely easy to pair with a huge number of options. The sophisticated silhouette alongside the double cuff design effortlessly creates a refined, formal look. A tip would be to try finding something in an Easy iron fabric for a crisp, wrinkle-free appearance.
4 – Tailored Fit Waistcoat
As the Last Option, we have a Tailored Fit Waistcoat. The most interesting bit about this is that it allows you to both level up & lower down the formal tone of your fit. Let us tell you how! On days you’re going for a more laidback vibe – Ditch the suit jacket & just go with a wait coat instead (roll your sleeves for a rugged look). On the Contrary when you’re in the mood to go all out, layer the same outfit with a suit jacket. Coming to the designs & styles, we’d recommend having at least two options – a simpler classic style & one with a pattern or print.
