It’s autumn already (can you believe it) and with Easter this weekend that can only mean one thing. Chocolate. Ok wait, it means a few things… It is time to get excited for the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival and the Clare Easter Races. And these days it is just all about the ladies, so fellas we have hit up our men’s fashion expert/Instagram sensation/Adelaide’s own Steve Tilbrook, to get all the tips you need to pull off the perfect look…
Here are his very stylish thoughts…
The weather this weekend is scheduled to be perfect for gents to wear their best suit, no need for a rain coat but sunscreen and sunnies will be needed. In my book the dresscode standards are a suit that fits right, slim fit shirt, tie and dress shoes. However, for something a little different you might also consider a 3 piece suit with vest, a double breast suit or a stylish hat.
I suggest adding some additional elements that are relatively cheap to spice things up a bit and bring your style game to the top. My suggestings include:
POCKET SQUARE Use one of these to add an extra element to your look. if you are conservative go with your standard subtle colours like black, white, blue etc. that match in with the suit, tie or shirt and use a simple square edge fold. If you are more flamboyant go with a bright or patterened colour that does not need to match in with the outfit and let the square run free with a puff or messy fold.
TIE CLIP There are so many different tie clips and pins you can get to add a little point of difference from your fellow male race attendees. Given the races are fun and a less formal event you can use all sorts of novelty tie clips from shoes, guns, glasses, arrows, boats and many more, as well as standard colour clips. When using a coloured tie clip it’s important that this works in with the outfit colours.
LAPEL PIN This is a further element that can be used to state your style point, however be wary of over accessorising. Too many items might clash and not work together. For example you would not use a novelty tie clip and novelty lapel pin, this will clash. A simple small flower lapel pin matched in colour with another part of the outfit is the safest bet. Or, go a novelty lapel pin and use a straight coloured tie clip.
SOCKS For those who are not aware sock game is important. The same rules here are those that apply to pocket squares. Either you are reserved and stick to your basic subtle colours matching in with the outfit, or you want to go bold with some really bright patterns that don’t necessarily fit in with the outfit.
WATCHES AND BRACELETS These elements are also important, in particular the watch. A decent watch is the trademark of success and that of a gentlemen. Now I’m not saying you need a Rolex but a decent watch is a must. A watch can be easily paired with one or two bracelets for another style element that will help you stand out in the crowd.
In terms of Autumn colours that will be big this season look for royal blue, claret red, brown landscape tones, cherrywood and mauve. Layering will be a big hit as the colder months kick on so for guys it’s about overcoats on top of suits and buttoned vests and cardigans under suit jackets. Scarves will also be a big part of the season.
So get down to your favourite menswear store (www.petershearermenswear.com is my favourite) pick up some bits and pieces and raise your style profile because looking good is feeling good.
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