Pointy shoes, big buckles, and a lack of attention to the power of fine tailoring -- sartorial elegance in the Delhi brigade of men leaves much to be desired. Here I try
and throw light on some basics in the art of fine dressing, the kind of basics
that the modern man needs to build on, holding true to his individual sense of
style.
Knowing your fit -- comfort and aesthetic -- is a cardinal building block for your wardrobe.
Like aforementioned,
there is a neglect towards fine tailoring in men’s clothing. It’s a concept
that holds value only to an esoteric set of men out there, the set that
consciously takes on the task to get all the inches right.
# A pair of
well tailored pants defines a man’s taste and personality. Be it the classic
straight fit, a contemporary tapered fit or the vintage high-waisted loose fit,
a well defined hem is fundamental to the pant silhouette. The domain
encompasses casual day trousers to your fancy night out pants and determines
the potential of the fit suitability.
# Moving on to the shirt; the good old staple
white shirt. This timeless classic is no stranger to men but
what separates fine from a mere necessity is a Crisp white shirt. When I say
crisp I mean again- tailored sharp and precise with a flattering fit and
attention to detail. From the cuff, collar and placket to the choice of cut
that deems fit to your body type. Its most essential for every man to know what
is the apposite shirt make for him; regular, custom, slim or even a super slim
fit.
# A man’s love for shorts will never die. So wear
them but wear them right. Shorts in pops or pastels are the key. You may go as
far as making a statement, with the short suits, paired with a linen coat or a
crisp white shirt. But at all costs let go off the dowdy Bermudas. The new
shorts are not overtly casual or fancy; rather it’s cleverly tweaked to give a
better fit. Step into these nicely tailored alternatives, so that your
woman doesn't cringe the next time you choose to carelessly appear in your
shorts.
# It’s
time men gave socks their due credit. Underrated but extremely essential, socks
have untapped potential when it comes to making a fashion statement. In
the wake of cropped pants becoming a fashion staple, socks are no longer
veiled, but an accessory which may very well pop out and add a tinge. Fear not
from putting on a bright colour or quirky graphic, playfully hinting from the
side of your trouser hems. And why just playful, nautical stripes & vintage
patterns cut for a subtle yet dapper image.
In the age of
Instagram and Twitter access and awareness have no bounds. Men in other parts
of the world have been catching up and it’s definitely time for the Indian crop
to mark their style grounds and come into their own.
“But this burgeoning
interest amongst men in the finer details of style and fashion is not limited
to Japan. In a transnational tailoring trend that we have observed in
cities as diverse as London, New York and Mumbai, we met with bespoke tailors
serving a new generation of men, who are interested in sharp suits that fit
into their urban lifestyles and have younger, cooler silhouettes.”
--Imran Amed for
Business of Fashion
So stick to the
periphery of your sartorial ease but always fine tune and refine it around the
edges.
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