Men who wear suits prefer to express themselves through their clothes. They like something refined, composed, and highlighting their style.
Pure color suits are an important part of a man's wardrobe, holding a position as stable as a mountain. Other patterned suits seem to always rank below them. Over time, men have developed the habit of buying suits and always choosing pure color ones.
Previously, we introduced the checked suit, and it was observed that people had mixed feelings about it. The checked suit always carries a touch of fashion, and with its various types and designs, it can sometimes make people feel overwhelmed. Moreover, many men are not yet fully confident in their ability to handle the checked pattern, so those who can wear it well have become a niche group.
Apart from the checked suits, there is another type of striped suits that breaks away from the traditional single color scheme. They exude grace in a formal setting, and the simple geometric lines can outline the elegance of men.
The classic "Secret Agent" film in the world of suits showcases Colin's superb performance in highlighting the rigorous and alluring characteristics of striped suits. Many fans were deeply impressed by Colin's charismatic British gentlemanly demeanor, even when he was walking, he exuded a sense of grandeur.
Not only is the mature and composed Colin uncle extremely attractive, but even the other male lead in this film, Taron Egerton, the street kid, transforms into a "young-at-heart man" simply by putting on a striped suit!
When it comes to stripes, let's first take a look at their appearance. On the surface, stripes are composed of a series of intersecting parallel lines. The reason why the fabric of a striped suit can present different looks is due to the thickness, color, and base color of the parallel lines.
Today, we mainly introduce two classic stripe styles, namely fine stripes (pinstripes) and chalk stripes. Choosing one as an upgrade after wearing a solid-colored suit is perfectly suitable.
Pinstripes, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary, refer to "the fine striped suits that businessmen habitually wear". Each parallel line of it is formed by connecting repetitive dot-shaped stitching, and its texture has a very high recognition degree. It is a clear and concise type among the stripe patterns.
This design was inspired by the lines on financial ledgers, and later it was "transported" to the pattern of the suit and was favored by the banking and financial industry, becoming a must-have item for Wall Street financiers - "Banker's Pinstripe Suit". Each element on the suit has its symbolic meaning. Financial professionals choose fine striped suits because they hope their profession can be as trustworthy as a "ledger".
In the movie "The Wolf of Wall Street", Leonardo DiCaprio interpreted it very well.
Dear business gentlemen, if you want to shine in the business battlefield, you mustn't miss the dark plaid suit. It's like a lion quietly waiting for the hunt. It seems calm, but it might suddenly unleash its power at any moment.
However, Brother Bang advises all lawyers to dress carefully. Previously, in a booklet sent to 80,000 members of the Law Society in the spring of 2002, there was a small piece of advice regarding clothing: "If you want to win the trust of your audience, you must absolutely not wear a fine-striped suit."
At this moment, you must be wondering why lawyers can't wear such suits?
The reason is actually quite simple. Because the attention of everyone will be drawn by the fine-striped suit, making it impossible to focus on the main topic. This will affect thinking and judgment, and the "professionalism of lawyers" will seem less important. Therefore, lawyers are better off wearing solid-color suits instead of these striped suits.
Unlike the clear and distinct fine stripes, the chalk stripes are usually composed of two to five threads. The pattern on the surface looks more like the marks left by a tailor using chalk to draw lines, hence they are called chalk stripes.
You will notice that the chalk stripe weaving is often not as clear, so it always appears on fabrics with a slight fuzzy texture, such as: flannel suits. The surface fuzz will to some extent cover up some of the woven patterns.
The striped-powdered fabric suit can also be used in professional settings. When choosing the base color, it is recommended to consider shades such as medium gray, dark gray, navy blue, etc. As for the color of the stripes, white or light gray should be selected. This is a classic and error-proof choice.
One more advantage of a striped suit is that it makes one look taller. Whether it's fine stripes or chalky stripes, striped suits are usually presented in a suit form. The lines extend from the shoulders all the way down to the feet, creating a good sense of unity and helping us to shape our figure.
Finally, I would like to suggest that when choosing a striped suit, the lines should not be too thick. Unless you are using it as a casual item, such as a bubble-silk suit in summer, in terms of color, you can even choose more vibrant "macaroni color schemes".