Look of the Day

Today we are taking a quick look at casual suiting.

A common thought these days is that a suit is formal or business smart. It does not need to be. For many years, suits were everyday dress with no alternative, and while trends continue to change, a suit does not have to be reserved for a wedding or the office. Our casual suits are cut with that in mind

When choosing cloth for a casual suit, think of a slightly more playful, subtle design with a worn-in, relaxed quality to it, flannel being the obvious example. Above, we have chosen a dark green and teal subtle stripe.

When choosing buttons for a casual suit, we would suggest steering away from mother of pearl or plain black buttons. Plain black suggests a formal, office-type style, and mother of pearl suggests luxury. Buttons, however, are a great way to personalise and design your suit; therefore, always remember to ask if there is a button chart to see during a consultation, as there will be numerous options available other than those that are standard. Here, we have chosen a marbled brown horn, which, with the cloth colour, offsets each other to become a great piece. Always remember to ask to see the button chart at your consultation, as there will be numerous options beyond the standard ones.

The lining here is a low-key, light grey/green cloth. You may not wish to draw too much attention, particularly if wearing the vest without the jacket. Three-piece suits can also still be presented as a casual look. You can make them slightly more contemporary with a three-piece by wearing a simple, thicker white cotton shirt with a slight texture, with no tie and the top button done up. This will give a slight countryside charm addition to the look.