Suit vs Blazer, And How About Brown Dress Shoes

The Fashion For Men – TFFM has received many questions about fashion tips and style through email or directly. And now, we want to answer some basic question that always disturbing many folks.

1. Suit vs Blazer

“I want to ask, what is the difference between suit and blazer? Can I wear them on non formal event?”

When you want to wear suit, you have to match with the pants by its color or material. Usually, it is use for formal occasions. While blazer used for more relaxed events. The materials are different too, the suit’s design is more classy and looks neat. In other hand, blazer has more varied design. A suit should not be used on non-formal event, because you will look overdressed. Read also: When To Choose Suit, Blazer, Or Sportcoat?

2. Long sleeve shirt or Blazer?

“What I have to wear when attending my buddies wedding? Long sleeve shirt, suit, or blazer?”

It depends on where the events organized, the theme, and the weather. For some events like in the beach, you can wear long sleeves without blazer or suit. The casual style types is became to be more popular nowadays. But for formal indoor events, its better and I think its a must for you to wear a suit or blazer. Read also: A Brief Introduction To Suspenders For Men

3. Can fashion help me to be more confident?

Sure, the simple answer and everybody shall agree with that. But, there are several criteria that must be met, such as: cleanliness of your clothes, the size that fit your body, the harmonious color/material, and up to date trend style. All of them are minimum requirements to get the best result that improve your confidence. Then look in the mirror, see how you feel when looking at yourself. If you are not confident with what you wear, others will feel the same like you.

4. Brown Dress Shoes

“Can I ask you about what color of shirts, trousers, ties and socks that suit brown dress shoes?”

You can use brown dress shoes with black pants, navy blue, gray and brown color that resembles the shoes. Harmonize the shirt and the socks with the pants. As for the tie, match them with the shirt color. Just note that you’re going to have to shell out at least $150 on dress shoes if you want to be standing comfortably. However, it’s well worth the investment if you’re going to be wearing them regularly.