A man looks best in a well-tailored suit. Regardless of your background and social stature, a good suit instills in you the confidence to fearlessly face the world. But there’s no rule against trying to look even better in your attire than you already do. 

Accessories help you create a noticeable difference in your appearance. Whether you’re dressed for a party, a business meeting, a wedding, or a networking event, a bit of extra effort makes all the difference. Suit accessories like shoes, ties, belts, and pocket squares add more flare and individuality to your look. 

Yet, you don’t want to use the same bunch for every event. For one thing, that would make you look monotonous, and you don’t want to be that guy who wears the same look everywhere. For another, not everything goes on every occasion. For instance, you wouldn’t wear a polka-dot watch to an office dinner. It’ll make you look bad.

So, to avoid both of these situations, you should identify which clothing articles work well for which type of event, and manage your add-ons accordingly. Read on to grasp the best combinations for accessorizing tailored suits in a natural way.

Suit Accessories For Formal Occasions

Let’s first talk about being the best formal you can be. Special occasions like weddings and galas demand the most spectacular looks. But before we move ahead, let’s clarify something first. As a rule of thumb, you shouldn’t wear a traditional suit to such events. It’s instead more appropriate to don a flashy tuxedo instead. Doing so helps you match the vibes and elegance of the occasion, whereas otherwise, you may look too sober and disconnected. So, remember; a tuxedo over a traditional suit. So, how do you use suit accessories to make your tux more attractive? Do the following.

Get A Bow Tie & A Pocket Square

Traditional neckties don’t pair as well with a tux. So, instead, you should buy a bow tie and a pocket square. Consider the tie in a black that matches your tux, and the pocket square the color of your shirt.

Invest In Quality Cuffs & Studs

Cufflinks and studs are two remarkable suit accessories that help you stand out. Remember to choose a bright silver or gold that contrasts with the color of your tuxedo, ideally both in the same color.

Don’t Use A Traditional Belt

A tuxedo is a very unique kind of men’s clothing. Unlike traditional business suits, it’s paired with a unique tuxedo belt. So, a traditional belt might make the attire look strange. Of course, if it comes with belt holes, go with a nice thin belt that doesn’t take attention away from the rest of your look.

Invest In Good Footwear

Another way to create a good impression on people is to invest in premium oxford or derby shoes. These are meant to help you look a class apart. While you’re at it, get a pair of white socks for contrast. Alternatively, you can also get ankle socks for a contemporary sockless look.

Suit Accessories For Professional Events

Now, let’s discuss how you can dress best to get noticed by your professional network. In business settings and corporate cultures, there’s often a high emphasis on how well a person is dressed. The more uniform and impressive your look, the more you’re deemed fit for other business endeavors. So, to begin with, you should get plain suits that embody professionalism from top to bottom. Just as you shouldn’t wear a traditional suit to a wedding, neither should you wear a tux to a business meeting. It’s just not meant to be. But once you’ve got a few, accessorizing tailored suits becomes a piece of cake when you go by the following. 

Go With A Traditional Necktie

If you’re not wearing a necktie with your suit, you’re not being serious. So, get a nice tie with a subtle color that matches your suit. Of course, keeping ties in place can be difficult. To avoid people giving you strange looks for a tie going left or right, invest in some tie clips. This combination of professional accessories will help you look a class apart.

Buy Matching Squares & Cuffs

You can’t ignore subtlety when you consider suit accessories for business uses. So, instead of going with something flashing, you should find pocket squares and cuff links that match your necktie in color. When you put all three on, none of them is too conspicuous, but they still complement your suit in a subtle way in different areas.

Invest In Similar Belts & Shoes

Another paired set of suit accessories is belts and shoes. Black is the most popular color for these, apart from a dark or slightly lighter shade of brown. Make sure both the items are of the same color, as they add a nice counterbalance to your suit. In shoes, you can get a nice pair of Oxfords or Derbys. As for the socks, get full-length socks that match your pants instead of ankle-length ones. The latter isn’t considered a good fit for a business look.

Get A Nice Leather-Strap Watch

A watch today isn’t a thing that tells time. You can check the time on your phone. The watch is there to make you look good. This is why you have to invest in a nice traditional watch that has a simple dial and a plain leather strap that matches either your tie or your belt. Sports watches would make you look tacky here. So, it’s either a traditional watch or no watch at all.

Suit Accessories For Semi-Formal Events

Some events don’t require a completely serious tone and attitude. Instead, when you go to dinner parties, you’re expected to dress a bit more business casual. In such cases, you don’t even need to put a complete suit on. You can simply grab a blazer and put it on with a plain shirt and khakis. In fact, you can even ditch the collared shirt for a tee shirt, and the look works. The fun part about business casual is that it’s slightly casual. But you shouldn’t forget the business part. You can’t show up to such an event in a sweatshirt and trousers. Keep it casual, but keep it business casual. So, when you think about fashionable accessories for a semi-formal look, think of the following:

Forget About All These Ties

You can still put on a bow tie, like Young Sheldon. But when business casual gives you the freedom to avoid ties altogether. So, instead of struggling internally about the type of tie you should wear, just don’t wear them at all. In the same sense, you don’t need to put on cuffs either. These are formal suit accessories that are more centered on business or formal attires. So, it’s best to leave those as well.

Be Colorful With The Squares

Instead of a plain white or cream square, try going with something more fun. Add a polka-dot pocket square or one with a nice two-color pattern. You can also get something that matches the inner parts of your clothing to make it a more consistent look while also being kind of loose and fun.

Buy A Nice Sports Watch As Well

To be fair, a traditional watch can look good with your fit as well. But replacing your business watch with a sports watch can show that you know how to dress for the occasion. This heightened dressing sense helps people recognize you as someone who values putting time and effort into their goals as well.

Invest In Business Casual Footwear

Oxfords aren’t meant to be paired with semi-formal men’s clothing. They look a bit out of form here. So, instead, get an appropriate pair of loafers or chukka boots. These beautifully complete your business casual outfit. It’s best to use half-length or ankle-length socks with these shoes. This way, you get to look professional and approachable at the same time.

Want Help Setting Up Your Wardrobe For All Events?

This was just a brief guide on accessorizing tailored suits the right way for every occasion. That said, the way you stylize your looks will always differ from others in various minor and major ways. 

But to express yourself most effectively, you may need just a bit of professional help. This is why at Christopher Allen Clothiers, we assist you in setting up a unique wardrobe of business and casual custom-made men’s clothing that helps you outshine at every event. As experts in the craft, we regularly help people generate lasting confidence in their appearances through personalized tailoring.

Give us a call to elevate your style today!

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