6 Statement Pieces You Should Consider For Spring/Summer 2015
Once bitten, twice shy. When it comes to making style errors, piecing your confidence back together after pulling a daring – and by all accounts unsuccessful – sartorial move can take a lot of wound-licking.
Prevention is inarguably better than cure then. Just because a particularly affected fashion editor at a so-called men’s fashion bible suggests you try a boiler suit and leather sandals combo for a Friday night’s boozing, it doesn’t mean you should blindly follow suit.
Standing out from the crowd is definitely key to upping your style game but there’s a difference between pulling off something daring and plain ‘peacocking’.
Here are some of the key pieces you should consider if you’re looking to make a statement this season, along with some advice on how best to wear them.
1. The Shorts Suit
No longer the gasp-inducing style choice it once was, the shorts suit is – in addition toconventional suits in lightweight fabrics – an ideal approach to warm-weather tailoring.
Being casual in its cut, a key part of getting the shorts suit right is ensuring you choose the appropriate occasion to wear it. Holidays, summer Sundays and certain weddings (depending on dress code and location) are all fair game, but most offices and formal events are not.
You’ll also want to keep your shorts suit relatively simple on the fabric and colour counts, since it’s the silhouette you’re making a statement with here. Look for styles that fit trim but not tight (taking extra care to ensure your shorts don’t sit too high or pinch at the thigh) and prioritise summer-ready materials like cotton, linen and cotton-linen blends in lighter hues such as beige, sand, sky blue and grey.
Wear yours with a simple tee, short- or long-sleeved shirt and finish with a pair of driving shoes, suede Derbies or leather trainers. Feeling extra brave? Try a pastel-coloured design or something in a subtle microprint.
