Tips from Suit and Jacket Experts

Bold colors recommended by Conrad Halle

 

The correct definition of business clothing is different for men and women. The subtleties are very important. Designer Conrad Halle gives you all the tips and tricks you need to choose the best outfit for the occasion.
Lawyers and law firms are the most exposed to the fashion changes and the business fashion standards, which are dominated by the American trousers. The first rule lawyers should take into consideration is that the socks and legs should not be visible from the trousers. The odds of exposing these two should be over 70 to 30.

According to the fashion expert Conrad Halle, "if this is so, he has done everything right". Nothing is worse than short pants and the sight of hairy legs, except perhaps for tie pins, signet rings or fake ties and pocket handkerchiefs made from unaesthetic fabrics. According to the same fashion experts, socks are an unaccepted piece of clothing and excusable only in sports.

Trainees and young professionals are taught that it is better to lose a process rather than wear socks. Halle advises that "the socks should be made from the finest wool or cotton and should have happy colors. Lawyers wear purple, green and magenta tops all the time in court and at meetings with important clients. In the end, it is all about making the client feel comfortable and eliminating any chance that they resent you because of your clothes", the expert says.

Do not cut corners

 

Fashion courage can easily lead to false impressions. Rule number one for connoisseurs: Clothes should never appear clownish or rooster-like! You should always find a perfect combination of handkerchief, tie and knee socks. Conrad Halle says that pocket squares are just a sign of class. The same goes for watches. "Before a well-established lawyer resorts to renowned 15,000 Euros worth brands, it should be noted that an heirloom or an antique watch looks much more stylish".

Error number two is false economy. According to fashion experts, a partner in a law firm who wears suits that belong to the price range of young professionals does not know much about fashion. The reason: "Men often think that they can match anything to a dark suit". However, whoever saves on money and quality has to deal with wrinkles, shiny fabrics and abrasions on the elbows and knees.

Too much modesty is for fools. Here is what Halle says: "Many young lawyers want to transform themselves into ad hoc gray mice. They just need more courage." Double-breasted jackets, which were considered dead by the early 90s, have just returned in a very slim 2.0 version. This trend is also confirmed by the men's magazine "GQ", according to which "the double-breasted mens bomber jacket is the perfect option for the crisis, but it gives the wearer a broad chest." And as you know, "business is not only about a good job, but also about having a superior look", says one of the editors of the magazine. Therefore, this trend is considered just right.

“The return of the Jedi”

 

The new double-breasted jacket should be matched with a shirt with wide-enough lapels. You can always opt for a small Kent or shark collar ago and a suitably narrow tie. The shirt should have subtle stripes, plaid or plain designs and preferably a hinged cuff. Uni suits are also very successful in the transitional seasons, subtle glen or herringbone patterns being among the evergreens.

The side slits are a must for any jacket. Watch out for the trap! "You cannot jump, otherwise the fit of the suit is gone", warns the fashion professional. Individual slits are only characteristic to less mens casual jackets with gross cuts and narrow pants without pleats, belt loops and side adjustments and which do not cover the legs, so they are not suitable for formal occasions or older gentlemen.

And what about animal motif ties? Halle says that they are to bold and fit the slogan “Look what my wife gave me for Easter” so that everyone sees that you have an expensive, highly recognizable tie. These ties are too strident for classy men and therefore simply inappropriate.