Truly attractive styles for men's clothes change little year to year, which is part of the reason that choosing a classic look is always a sound fashion and financial choice. Since men's clothing tends to be less decorative than women's, the focus shifts to the overall quality of the garment.
Suits
The true classic look for men's clothing is summed up in two words, a suit. The classic look for a man's suit is a dark with a subtle pattern. One quality black, gray or blue suit is vital for any adult male. Owning one is, obviously, required for most white-collar jobs.
The traditional suit can be created from any quality fabric. The style should be conservative, with a well-tailored coat and pants. Lapels should be defined, but not drastically large or small. If you have the right suit, you can transform your look based on the shirt and tie you wear.
Jackets should always have buttons in front, usually two or three. Men's dress suits also have jackets with buttons on the sleeves and a pocket over the heart. Pockets at the hips can be used if desired, along with a hidden inner pocket.
Suit pants should never be baggy, especially around the waist, rear and knees. Pockets should work seamlessly with the pants. Pant legs should come down with a slight break at the shoe, falling past the ankle but never to the floor.
The best way to stretch a single designer suit is to buy two pairs of matching pants instead of one. The pants can be dry-cleaned more often, since they tend to get dirty quickly, and the jacket can simply be hung up to use again with the other pants.
Hand-tailoring helps guarantee that, regardless of the style or age of the suit, you present a crisp image. A perfectly tailored suit has sleeve cuffs that cover your wrists, coats that allow free arm movement and pants that don't ride up to your knees when you sit down. A mid-priced suit that can be custom tailored will look sharper than an expensive men's designer suit with a fit that is slightly off.
Materials
When investing in a suit, consider the material first. Richer fabrics not only look sharper, but they also last longer and wear better. The most popular materials for men's designer suits are wool, worsted wool, silk and cashmere blends. Polyester and rayon blends almost always look cheap, tacky and poorly tailored.
A quality suit is always lined with silk, satin or a synthetic blend. Cotton, and other natural fibers that tend to shrink, are never used as lining. The eventual shrinkage causes the suit to pucker.
Classic materials for men's clothes follow the usual logical lines. Lighter, more breathable fabrics, are needed for warm temperatures and heavier, more insulating fabrics, are needed for cold temperatures.
Colors
Starting with a basic, dark-colored suit is always a good way to build any wardrobe, business or casual. Blue and gray are the most popular hues, but black and taupe are useful for breaking up the monotony.
Black suits should be livened up a little with a pattern. Gray suits can be dark or light, and they can also use patterns. Blue suits can be dark or stray a little into lighter hues, and they always look sharp with a pattern.
Taupe is less common in suits and a delicate color to work with. These suits should always be on the dark side, unless they're outright beige or tan. Middle-range taupe with even the slightest hint of orange make any male instantly look like a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman. Also keep in mind that the lighter the color, the more easily stains will show.
Though traditional tones for men's clothing tend to lie on the dark side, it never hurts to add some life. Even a boring suit can use a splash of color from the shirt, tie or handkerchief. Colors should reflect the natural atmosphere, with darker hues in winter and lighter ones in summer. Whatever the season, always choose colors that look particularly good on you.
Patterns
Refined patterns are your best bet for designs that work at the office or at a party. Thin pinstripes are the most popular pattern for men, especially in men-s dress suits. But subtle checks, shadow-stripes and houndstooth are common as well. For a truly sharp and sophisticated-looking suit, try a sleek shadow stripe in black.
Shirts and Ties
The primary look in men's shirts is the standard collared, button-down dress shirt. Though white is an old stand-by, the ideal suit shirt doesn't have to be plain. Bold, pinstripe, monotone or colorful, it all depends on what looks best on you.
A great shirt just needs to fit well, add life to a suit and look good with or without a jacket. For truly sharp and sophisticated shirts, find a shirt with a two-tone stripe pattern, such as white on white, or a baby blue shirt with a slightly lighter baby blue pin stripe.
Owning a large selection of ties is the perfect way to give a single suit many different looks. Since ties are smaller garments, they-re easier to invest in. Silk and silk blend ties are the most fashionable material to use. Medium width is usually worn, since wide ties went out with the 1970s, and skinny ties left with the 1980s.
Your tie collection should always be filled with an assortment of colors and patterns. A great tie draws the focus away from a drab suit, creates a unique style and makes a personal statement. Try hues such as red and purple for power colors. Keep to small patterns, except when using regimental stripes.
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