Dress Down a Suit with Style

Dress Down a Suit with Style

The classic well-fitted suit serves a variety of purposes. Not only can a traditional suit be used in a myriad of formal settings but it can also be dressed down to become a versatile fashion statement. Gone are the days of pulling out a suit solely for professional settings or to wear in formal situations. Today's modern fashion style embraces the suit as an expression of personal style, even in more casual environments.

Here are five easy ways to dress down your suit so that you can make a statement with your style regardless of the formality of the situation:

SAY BYE-BYE TO THE TIE: Losing the tie automatically elevates a suit from stuffy to laid-back. Be sure to take special care with the collar so that it does not flatten and look messy. Specially designed alloy or stainless steel collar stays can help you to achieve this look. If you don't want to lose the tie altogether, merely loosening the knot will serve to make the look less formal.

GO BLUE: A crisp white shirt paired with a dark suit screams formality. Exchanging the white shirt for a more casual blue choice will transform the traditional suit into a more playful appearance. Don't be afraid to experiment with your choice of color and patterns when picking a shirt.

FACIAL GROOMING MATTERS: Think beyond just the suit when you are looking to dress down your style. Skipping a shave and going with the scruffy look immediately portrays a casual vibe designed to complement a less formal suit.

SHOE STYLE SENSE: Your choice in footwear is a fun and easy way to play around with your suit style. While you do not want to get too crazy with the suit choice, you can take more risks with your footwear.

Choosing a more casual oxford or loafer is an easy and cost-effective way to play down your overall look. If you really want to dress it down, go for something even more casual such as a sneaker. An excellent choice for the sneaker route would be a classic retro shoe such as Converse or Vans. You can take the casual look one step further by showing some skin around the ankle.

Losing the socks is an easy way to dress down a suit and convey a more casual look. Even if your pants are not cut to hit above the shoe, you can achieve this style by merely rolling up the pant legs one time.

PICK A MORE BOLD WATCH: Fashion-savvy men will eschew the classic and slim watch for a more unique choice. A bolder accessory choice will be an ideal complement to the more casual footwear and will bring the entire look together.

With a little experimentation and creativity, you can step out in your suit confident in your ability to pull off a more casual and laid-back look.

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