A great menswear line called Bonobos reached out to me with a challenge to submit some looks to compliment their new Fall line of suiting. I love dressing men and can dress them up or down, but my all time favorite thing is a man in a
great fitting suit. Or, even better - a tuxedo. Below is the Bonobos look I
chose. I love the textured patterned fabric and the smooth, dark shawl lapel of the jacket paired with a narrow satin tie. The flap pockets on the jacket also give the look more texture and versatility. It's a modern take on a classic tux - urban chic with a nod to a bygone era.
There is a lot of dapper, British inspired suiting being shown and worn right now - and I for one approve wholeheartedly. I love this ensemble by Ted Baker because it is contemporary and also quintessentially English. The grey tweed is very traditional but the bright blue and green in the tie and lapel pin give it a playful vibrancy and the tiny dots in the striped shirt make it not so corporate.
This look below could be in the same guy's closet as the Bonobos tuxedo - just for slightly less dressy occasions. I love the two tone and piping on the jacket, which is obviously inspired by a private school uniform. And again - the bright colors in the tie perk up the black & grey and the pattern on the shirt brings more fun to the whole look. The only thing I don't love is the button on the jacket, but that is very easy to alter.
