![]() ![]() With patch pockets, lose the ticket pocket, and a chalk stripe as opposed to a pin stripe (though that really doesn't look like a pin stripe to my eyes) it might work better for me. ![]() Thank God, it would be boring world if we all dressed the same. Obviously, it works for some, I'm just not one. Because of that, it looks more suit-like than separate-like. To my eye, the fabric pattern and stylistic details of this jacket trump the cloth's fiber content. This linen jacket looks like it is trying to span the spectrum by using a casual fabric in a more formal style. ![]() In terms of cloth, linen trends towards the casual in terms of style, things like besom pockets and ticket pockets trend towards the dressier. I see separates leaning toward the casual end of that scale while the modern suit occupies the more formal one. There seems to me to be a continuum between casual and formal. Still looks like an orphaned suit jacket to me. So, as someone said: depending on the cloth, it will look like an orphaned suit jacket, or not.Ĭlick to expand. I have also seen some woolen jacket cloths with kind of bold chalk stripes that would seem to make for nice jackets, without the "orphaned" look: nobody would think that someone would have been tempted to walk around in that jacket and with trousers with those same stripes. Actually, I was thinking of having a suit made of the cloth and my tailor said that it would just be too much (and he has sure made me a couple of pinstripe business suits, but of quite different clothsw). I have a pinstripe light blue linen&cotton Loro Piana cloth jacket that definitely does not look like an orphaned suit jacket (and even less like an orphaned "business" suit jacket, unless you are into kinda weir business). ![]() However, whether there have been pinstriped sport coats for decades doesn't change the fact that they still communicate "orphaned suit coat." Your point about the fabric is well taken, but I can't recall ever having seen a pinstriped fabric that didn't scream "business suit." I would love to see one to broaden my horizons. I'm sure that you are absolutely right about this. This will work for a business casual setting.Click to expand. Pairing your striped shirt with a simple, thin cardigan is a perfect way to elevate the shirt without going too formal. Try to match the stripe colors to your outfit to have some connection between the pattern and the rest of your outfit. You don’t have to be as concerned with width or orientation of the stripes because they’ll end up being a smaller piece of the whole look. This is great if you’re just venturing into wearing stripes. Ties and pocket squares are a great way to add a little bit of the stripe detail without overpowering a look. If you’re choosing this look, keep the blazer or suit jacket simple like Barron did. Tucking in the shirt and pairing this with suit separates or denim will give you a smart casual look. Throw a blazer over your striped tee or button down. You can keep the rest of your pieces simple here. With suit structure, the vertical stripes will be more flattering than horizontal stripes. You’ll also notice that most striped suits are going to have vertical stripes. You can reverse this and go for a striped suit jacket or blazer as well. I chose a bold striped trouser with this tee and blazer. The bolder the stripe, the more casual this will go. Just switch in one of your solid t-shirts for a striped shirt. We’ll start simple here and gradually build in some layers and other elements. It’s the best way to start experimenting with a print like stripes if you’re new to the pattern game. Casual Outfit IdeasĬasual outfits are always the easiest to style with bolder patterns because you have a lot more freedom. I’ll also share outfits with different stripe orientations (directions), and I’ll note when you can switch in vertical for horizontal stripes or vice versa. When I say formal, think business formal and not black tie formal. How to Wear Stripesįor this guide, we’ll break it down into casual, smart/business casual, and formal looks to help build a variety for you. You’ll most often see them in a blue and white color combination, also giving them a more nautical look. These stripes tend to be a better fit for casual styling. It’s easier to play with stripe width in the pattern when they run horizontally. If that’s something you’re sensitive to, try layering them or varying the width of the stripes. Horizontal stripes for men can have a widening effect. Keep the stripe width of the actual pattern slim if you’re going for the lengthening visual effect. ![]()
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