When it comes to suits, it is usually the first choice for men to wear in more formal occasions for employees in companies and government agencies. How to wear a man's suit? What are the taboos? The following is a collection of men's suits dress etiquette, welcome to read!
classification of men's suits
suits are usually the first choice for men's wear in more formal occasions for employees in companies and government agencies. The reason why suits are enduring is that they have profound cultural connotations, and the mainstream suit culture is often marked by people? Educated, educated, gentlemanly and authoritative? Wait for the label. The main features of a suit are crisp appearance, smooth lines and comfortable wearing. If you wear a tie or bow tie, it will look even more elegant. The choice of business men's suits can be classified according to the following categories:
1. According to the occasion of wearing
According to the occasion of wearing, suits can be divided into formal clothes and casual clothes. Among them, dresses can be divided into regular dresses (also called morning coat, worn during the day and everyday), small dresses (also called evening dresses, worn at night) and tuxedos. The dress requires that the fabric must be wool and pure black, and the lower body should be equipped with black shoes, black socks, white shirt and black bow tie. Casual clothes are divided into casual clothes and formal clothes. People usually wear formal clothes. Formal dress is generally dark color and wool (wool content is above 7%), and the upper and lower parts must be of the same color, material and good workmanship.
second, according to the number of suits
according to the number of suits, there are one-piece suits, two-piece suits and three-piece suits. Business men must wear a suit in formal business communication, and it is better to wear a three-piece suit when participating in high-level business activities.
Casual clothes, a one-piece suit, that is, a suit jacket that doesn't match pants, is only suitable for informal occasions.
a suit refers to a complete set of jacket and trousers, with the same fabric, color and style, and their styles echo each other. Usually, there are two-piece suits and three-piece suits. A two-piece suit includes a suit and trousers, while a three-piece suit includes a suit, trousers and a vest. According to people's traditional view, a three-piece suit is more formal than a two-piece suit. Generally, you can wear this when you participate in high-level foreign activities. When wearing a single-breasted suit, you should tie a narrower belt; When wearing a double-breasted suit, a slightly wider belt is more suitable.
3. Classification by button arrangement of suit tops
Classification by button arrangement of suit tops can be divided into single-breasted suit tops and double-breasted suit tops.
There are three kinds of single-breasted jackets: one button, two buttons and three buttons. A single-breasted suit jacket with one button and three buttons is more fashionable to wear, while a single-breasted suit jacket with two buttons is more formal. The styles of single-breasted suits commonly worn by men's wear are mainly two buttons, flat lapel, high lapel and rounded hem.
There are three kinds of double-breasted jackets: two buttons, four buttons and six buttons. Double-breasted blazers with two buttons and six buttons are popular styles, while double-breasted blazers with four buttons obviously have traditional styles. Men often wear double-breasted suits with six buttons, gun lapels and square hem.
As for the back slit of a suit, it can be divided into single slit, double slit and non-slit. A single-breasted suit can choose one of the three, while a double-breasted suit can only choose double slit or non-slit.
men's suits dress etiquette
I. How to wear and match men's suits
(a) There are three typical forms of wearing suits.
1. The Brazer form with three buttons and only one button in the middle is the standard form of sports suit, which can also be used as a general suit. (Brazer --blaser, that is, sports suit, the overall structure is in the form of three buttons, and the color is mostly dark blue, but the purity is high. Another outstanding feature is its community nature. It is often used as the uniform of sports groups, clubs, professional public relations personnel, school and company staff. );
2. A suit with two buttons and only one button on the top is regarded as? Neutral? Costume, also regarded as a quasi-suit, is the most widely used occasion;
3. Three buttons are a jacket with two buttons on the top. The difference between it and the first suit is that the top button is effective, and it can also be tied with a button in the middle when used. Ties are mostly made of Ascot scarves with good warmth, which are suitable for outings in cold seasons and holidays. It is a typical harmonious suit format. A blended suit is very close to casual clothes. If a suit is a dinner, then a blended suit is a fast food. The harmonious suit is regarded as a classic of men's wear, and the flat lapel with three buttons attached to the pocket and warm woolen cloth is its regular style. Although its collocation is free, it is not anarchy. If the top is plaid fabric, it is best to use pure color for pants, and vice versa, and the shades should be opened. Leisure suit is often considered to be wide-shouldered, loose and long-sleeved. In short, it is large in size, and the style is also beyond the conventional changes. No matter how biased it is, it can't be considered decent, especially as a survival image of white-collar men. Don't let it be because? Inappropriate And lose the confidence of competition, but it may be popular)
Based on the typical wearing methods of the above three suits, various interesting combinations can be made, but no matter how they change, they all have the same wearing program and standard.
(2) Key points of matching suits (traditional form)
In the combination of suits and shirts, the hem of shirts should be put into pants; After assembling, the shirt collar is about 5px higher than the outer collar, which is mainly based on the consideration of etiquette and protective coat. The front length of the vest should not expose the belt. This way of wearing a suit and its program have strong constraints and technical requirements on its structural design.
(3) In the use of colors
In addition, the collocation of black or light-colored shirts with light-colored coats and ties should be used with caution, because this collocation is a kind of carelessness or a hobby. This kind of dress is often a casual form, and shirts can also be used, such as the combination of blended suits. Please note that under no circumstances should you use bright red and scarlet ties. Thus, men's clothing and accessories program can not be ignored.
second, the correct button button method for men's suits
(1) For a suit with three buttons, you can choose not to button it at all in informal occasions, and one button in the middle in formal occasions.
(2) You can choose not to button it at all in informal occasions, and you can choose not to button it at all in formal occasions.
(3) You can button it at ordinary times.
(4) Double-breasted suit: fully buckled;
Etiquette behavior: wearing a two-button suit with a button on the top indicates solemnity, while not buttoning it means casual atmosphere; A three-button suit with one button in the middle or two buttons on it is solemn, and no button means anger and harmony; A buttoned suit distinguishes solemnity from informality by buttoning and unbuttoning. In the form of a suit with more than two buttons, it is taboo to wear all the buttons. In their view, wearing all the buttons is a sign of ignorance. This is formed by following the traditional habits of European gentlemen's clothing, and it still has a strong binding force on the behavior of modern men. If you meet a friend, even if it is not the first time you meet him, you should tie the button that shows solemnity to show your respect. When the anger is harmonious, you can uncover the button to hint.
Third, the basic requirements for men's suits to wear
1. The sleeves of suits should be 1-3 cm shorter than the sleeves of shirts. Don't forget to remove the trademark of the cuffs. The jacket and trousers pocket of a suit should not be bulging. Double-breasted suits must be fully buttoned, with one or all of them unbuttoned on the top of the single-breasted suit, one or all of them unbuttoned in the middle of the single-breasted suit, and two in the middle of the single-breasted suit.
2. The color of the tie should be harmonious and not harsh. Generally, the length of the tie should be such that the tip of the tie covers the belt buckle. The tie clip is placed at the fourth button of the shirt from top to bottom. You should not see the tie clip after the suit is buttoned.
3. The collar of the shirt should not be too big. When wearing a tie, the button of the shirt must be fastened, and there should be no gap between the collars.
4. The standard length of trousers is trouser legs to cover the leather shoes, and the hands should not be inserted in the trouser pockets often. The colors of leather shoes, shoelaces and socks should be coordinated, and the color of socks should be darker than that of suits.
men's leisure suit matching principle
Suits and T-shirts, that is, to get rid of the shackles of shirts and ties and welcome the choice of casual and comfortable T-shirts, which is the best way to get started. T-shirts with round neck and V-neck are also good. Remember to simplify, be fresh and comfortable, and immediately upgrade the overall shape.
first, suit+jeans
first of all, the choice of suit (this is the main body), try to choose leisure single west. Secondly, the best choice of jeans is straight barrel, which is a good choice for nostalgic washing and wear.
In formal, it also pursues comfort. Jeans erase the sharp edges and corners of a suit, which makes them more friendly and street-like, and the trousers are more stylish when they are rolled up.
second, suit+casual pants
casual pants are the closest to trousers in terms of version, and they are stiff and slim. However, the light color and texture of the materials are more warm and soft than trousers, which is an excellent item to modify the leg shape. Simple and lively collocation, camel color with tweed also has a retro flavor.
Third, suit+leisure sports shoes
Suits, underwear and sports and leisure shoes can be combined with different temperament? There is nothing wrong with a person who dares to dress and can dress! If you want to wear well, you have to pay attention to color matching: light gray &; Gray-blue, linen &; Pure white, light brown & Dark purple, in short, there must be a certain gray level in the color to be harmonious.
Precautions for men's suits
1. I don't know how many buttons to wear.
In the past, all buttons in suits could be buckled, but the upper class who often wore suits found it inconvenient to buckle all the buttons, especially when they choked their beer bellies after sitting down. Later, the whole society began to imitate this style, which gradually became an established rule, and the empty buttons became a symbol of taste.
2. things in pockets
it is not recommended to cut open the pockets of suits, especially high-end formal suits. As a ceremonial dress, the suit itself is not intended to be used to hold mobile phones or grenades. It is important to be neat, smooth and comfortable to look at. In addition to putting a carefully folded small square towel on the chest, other pockets are just for decoration, and you can't bulge a few strings of keys into them.
3. Cut the slit at the back hem
Whether it is a single slit or a double slit suit, the manufacturer will fix the slit with a small needle joint or a piece of thread. Remember to cut it open.
4. Forgot to cut off the cuff logo
There is nothing more frustrating than this.
5. Wear a short-sleeved shirt in a suit in summer
It's a common knowledge to assemble a shirt in the west. Is it ok to wear a short-sleeved shirt inside when it's too hot in summer? No! Serious matching requires that the shirt cuffs must be about two centimeters longer than the suit sleeves, and at the same time, the sleeves are not longer than the tiger's mouth in a relaxed state, which can reveal valuable watches in addition to enhancing the layering.
but don't roll up your suit sleeves and carry a bucket just to show off your watch.
6. Take the shirt hem out of the belt
It's comfortable to sit, with good heat dissipation and fluttering clothes. It's really nice to pull the shirt hem out of the pants, but it doesn't meet the formal dress requirements. Domestic schools require students not to perm and dye their hair, and some schools in the west will add one? Don't show the hem of your shirt? .
7. Is the striped tie formal? Wrong
Many people think that striped tie is a formal tie, and they gave it to their father as a serious gift. In fact, the official name of the striped tie originated in Britain is? Legion tie? Like epaulettes, stripes of different thickness, quantity and color are used to indicate the legion, which is not a formal accessory. Americans, who were then colonial people, saw that British military leaders were wearing striped ties, so they mistook them for status symbols and followed suit and became popular.
If you really want to choose a formal tie, watch more current political news and study.
8. Actually, as long as you are handsome enough and cool enough, you can wear whatever you want.
Although there are many details about wearing a suit, people are afraid to cross the line. However, traditional and authentic means that fried fish-flavored shredded pork must be soaked in red pepper, but you can also make delicious food with bean paste as long as you like.
about how to wear men's suits, there are mainly the above-mentioned points that need attention, which will arrive at last? As long as it's cool and cool, you can wear it anyway. But that's something you can do if you master certain collocation skills.