Almost everyone loves a matching suit, but is it an absolute must to match on all occasions?
Many suit wearers believe you can easily mix and match your suit and suit separates depending on the extent of colour and pattern difference you choose.
Picking your separates
Remember, it is important to realise that not every item in your suit collection can be used as a suit separate. For example, pinstripes probably shouldn’t be used, instead, if you wish to change up your styling, try a few solid colours mixed with some traditional patterned items.
Choosing your colours
Picking your colours to wear is just as important as selecting the right suit separates, so keep these few tips in mind. Always plan and then test drive the separates and colours you intend on wearing before racing out the door. Always make sure you pick colours of a similar tone. For example, don’t wear yellow pants or trousers with a brown or beige jacket or coat. Best to stay closer together such as a navy or cool blue jacket with neutral coloured pants.
Always try to wear a combination that complements rather than competes with each other. Also, don’t take too many risks by using multiple colours. That is, stick with just one colour contrast between your jacket and pants and not add any unwanted clashing by having another separate colour for your pocket square (handkerchief) or shoes.
Cleaning
If you intend on wearing your mix and match outfits more than once, it always pays to ensure cleaning them together as a set, that way avoiding any noticeable discolouration from each other if cleaned at alternate times or intervals.
Summary
Once you’ve tried wearing your suit separates a number of times, it will be much easier to determine what works best for your styling requirements and confidence. Have fun and enjoy the change up in your fashion sense, it might just make you feel totally different about how you dress in the future.
Good luck !