Spring is here and it's time to pack up your flannel lined suits and throw on something a bit lighter that also has some color. While you're at it brighten up the shirts and ties as well! Spring style is all about color and bright ones at that. Right now you should be thinking about packing away the dark flannel plaid shirts and adding some color to your rotation. I would first recommend starting with a light solid pastel dress shirt and either a darker contrasting solid tie or a brighter patterned tie (depending on your place of work). Solid on solid has been trending recently and is one of my favorite looks for the Spring. It is ultra classic, clean, simple and looks great on every guy no matter what size or color. By choosing a slimmer, well tailored shirt and a narrower (about 6.5-7.5cm) tie, it also transforms this classic look into something that is very modern and up to date. Always remember to keep the tie widths no wider than your suits lapels.
As for the suits...The colors and the weight of the fabrics should get lighter as the weather gets warmer and as we get deeper into Spring. It's time to break out the light browns, greys, high blues and everyone's spring time favorite, the khaki suit. Add a nice brown wingtip or oxford to complete the Spring look and please no boat shoes with suits.
Just because GQ and J. Crew show it doesn't mean you have to do it! Keep the fabrics light and stay cool!
-DTH
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