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ASK GARYS: Spring 2017 Fashion Tips For Him

ASK GARYS: Spring 2017 Fashion Tips For Him

Q: I’d like a new sport coat that’s not a basic blazer. What do you suggest?

A: Patterns, be they subtle or loud, are definitely happening in spring sport coats.
We love the more muted plaids in shades of blue, berry or soft gray, but feel free to make a bolder statement if you dare, especially since these fashion-forward sport coats work as well with jeans and five-pocket pants as they do with dress trousers.

Q: I see a lot of guys wearing shorter, tighter suits these days; is that still the look for 2017?

A: Only if you’re comfortable in it. The more important factor is that the suit should fit: anything too baggy or long is definitely out of style. Some general rules: shoulders should reflect your natural shoulder stance, sleeves should allow a quarter to a half-inch of shirt cuff showing, buttons on the coat shouldn’t pull, pants (whether flat front or pleated) should feel comfortable, without ripples but without excess fabric. Trouser length should skim the top of your shoe, but a slight break is also acceptable. Fortunately, today’s suits in new performance fabrics enhance both fit and comfort. Let us show you a few exciting options.

Q: What kind of shirt would look great worn both with and without a tie?

A: There’s a new kind of shirt referred to as a hybrid: somewhere between dress shirt and sport shirt. Often, there’s a button between the traditional first and second button positions, so that even if you’re not wearing a tie, the impression is neater. Look also for sporty details like contrast fabric in the collar and/or sleeve cuff, contrast buttons, or brightly stitched buttonholes that won’t show if you’re wearing a tie. Speaking of new spring ties, why not try a more casual knit, or a seasonal blend with cotton, silk or linen?