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Comment: I would totally go ASSASSIN style, I know because I wrote it.*

More than any other outfit, a suit makes a man. It reveals to others, how you see yourself. You have the opportunity to express something with every single aspect of your suit – the length of the blazer, the pattern on the tie, the cut of the collar, and so much more.

The fact is though, many men think there is a generic look that they should be going for when it comes to sporting a stylish suit – like something out of a catalogue. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Can you see a distinct difference between the looks of James Bond and Frank Sinatra? Sure you can. How about Humphrey Bogart and Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro’s character in The Godfather II). No doubt about it.

Let’s take a look at four distinct styles that will make you take a second look at what a suit can do.

1. Assassin Style

Ever notice how assassins are always dressed to kill? It’s because their work demands that they be taken seriously. You can never mistake the bad guy in a slick action film for this very special reason. So if you’re looking to turn heads, this look is perfect for the office or the café.
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The Elements

The Shirt – Wide-open collar, striped shirt with contrasting collar and cuffs. So if the shirt is blue, the collar and cuffs might be white. Make sure this is a French cuff shirt.

The Pants – Relaxed fit, tapered and flat-fronted. Avoid the peg-leg hem. The Hem of your pants should fall a ½ inch over your shoes.

The Cuff Links – Good cuff links add a flourish of personality. On a full suit this is the place where you can show a little bit of yourself. Just make sure the jacket sleeve falls ½ inch above the cuff.

The Belt – Nothing fancy, you don’t want your belt to distract from the whole package. Go for a matte black belt with a flat front.

The Shoes – Since this suit is straight up go for classic styled shoes like a Churchill or wingtip styles.
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The Message
you can look, but don’t touch.

2. Chillin’ Style

Would you rather be skateboarding than working? The punk rockers have made a few modifications to the classic style suit for just the occasion.
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The Elements

The Blazer – Use a two buttoned blazer and keep one of the buttons fastened at all times.

The Shirt – You are going to keep the jacket and the pants but instead of the dress shirt, substitute it with a v-neck t-shirt or a crew t-shirt in a solid color or in white.

The Shoes – Ditch the classic shoes and go with a wicked pair of sneakers. Make sure that your kicks have a real blast of color and are dripping with personality. This is to offset the subtle nature of the rest of suit. Also, watch that the hem of your pants doesn’t cover your styling kicks.
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The Message
what the hell are you lookin’ at?

3. Denim Style

A warning before you get too attached to this one – the denim jacket look is tougher to pull off but is useful for ditching the office before quitting time and bombing over to the cottage early. It takes a very special man to pull this off and not look like a total joker, so make sure you pass this one by your girlfriend before stepping out into public.
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The Elements

The Shirt – Start with a monochromatic shirt and a colorful tie.

The Jackets – Leave the blazer at home. When it’s time to ditch to the cottage for the weekend, zip up a track jacket or hoodie, pull the hood or collar out and add vintage jean jacket, denim blazer or bomber jacket right over top of the hoodie or track jacket.

The Pants – Keep the suit pants.

The Shoes – Downplay the shoes to keep yourself looking cool and smart. Try a pair of flat-footed Vans or Converse sneakers.

(Note: The denim jacket is the star in this look.)
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The Message
I can’t wait for the weekend.

4. Blazin’ Style

Instead of playing up specific parts of your suit, this look enables you to play up the entire outfit. This blazer-denim jean combo was pretty big in the 90s and certainly has the potential to work today. Again, be careful how you wear this. Because you have several elements mixing together, it’s important that each item of clothing works very well. So be patient with this one.
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The Elements

The Shirt & Jacket – Keep the blazer, but instead of a wide-open collared shirt, throw on a t-shirt and overlay it with a color contrasting v-neck. If you choose to go with a button-up shirt, keep it tucked in.

The Pants – Ditch the suit pants and replace them with a pair of dark, relaxed premium denim jeans. Avoid extensive sandblasted jeans, wash treated jeans, or jeans with patchwork. You are showcasing the whole look – not your legs!

The Shoes – Wear anything from biker boots to dark sneakers. The creativity is in your court, just make sure they match the blazer.

The Accessories – Avoid the suit belt and opt for a strap on flat black belt with a plain buckle.
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The Message
who ever said the maverick-man was extinct?

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the suit makes the man

There’s no question that these are four very distinct styles. And when it comes down to the fine points of each of these looks, you’ll find there are even more elements that give you a chance to put your own spin on it.

The bottom line – put some serious thought into your suit selection. Are you a refined gentleman or a new-age rocker? No answer is universal to all of us, and you can be sure no suit is either.

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