| -> | | | | people simply admire the way your suit flatters |
| Suits are ideal office wear for men - and many | | | | your figure. Or pick an unusually textured fabric, |
| women - because they are smart, stylish and not | | | | perhaps velvet or tweed, unless you are going to |
| overly individual. This last statement may prove | | | | be dancing, in which case a light-weight fabric is by |
| contentious, but it is rare to go into an office and | | | | far the best choice. |
| see a suit that is not a dark shade, with a | | | | If you typically sport the cool and casual look at |
| discreet pattern. This is perfectly understandable: | | | | parties just think how much attention you will get |
| offices are about teamwork, rather than sartorial | | | | by wearing a suit to the next Christmas |
| one-upmanship. Of course, you can always | | | | celebration. They are the epitome of stylish |
| discreetly compete, with the cut of your suit and | | | | dressing and you can really enjoy accessorising |
| the quality of the fabric, but it is usually expected | | | | with silk handkerchiefs, slim ties or an |
| that your energy and concentration will be | | | | old-fashioned pocket watch. Even if you only |
| channelled into business. | | | | invest in one 'party' suit, you can make it look |
| Suits are also ideal for the business world because | | | | fresh by changing your accessories. If the office |
| they look good on everyone. While it can be a | | | | expects sensible shoes, then you can match |
| little worrying to see your parents or elders | | | | casual sneakers with a suit just to emphasise how |
| sporting the casual fashions of | | | | far from the work ethos your evening is going to |
| twenty-somethings, if they wear a suit then it is | | | | be. |
| likely to be completely unremarkable. Equally, even | | | | Suits are also great at making the most of any |
| a very young man applying for his first job looks | | | | figure. The only item of men's clothing that is |
| reasonably presentable in a suit. If a potential boss | | | | better is a kilt, but unless you're Scottish you'll |
| saw him in low cut jeans and a label t-shirt then | | | | likely not be trying this on for size. It is always a |
| the story might be rather different. | | | | fallacy that a round stomach is best hidden under |
| However, do not assume that your suit's | | | | something baggy - a well tailored suit jacket and |
| usefulness expires away from the workplace. | | | | shirt will do a much more effective job of hiding |
| Men's suits come in a marvellous array of shapes, | | | | extra weight. Although of course, clothes can only |
| sizes and fabrics and are perfect for playing with | | | | achieve so much. |
| people's expectations, so you can be as sensible, | | | | So, when the Christmas invitations start coming in |
| stylish or flamboyant as you wish. Perhaps go for | | | | and you're wondering what to wear, don't forget |
| the flounced dress shirt and cummerbund | | | | the stylish charms of mens suits. |
| combination, or keep the look pared down, letting | | | | |