How do you feel about men in suits?

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Is there anyone out there who doesn't think a man looks great in a suit?
I know a suit is a uniform of sorts, a mandatory item for certain professions, but a well-tailored suit, or sportjacket ensemble is just so polished, finished, and smart looking. I'm a sucker for them. I don't expect or like men to be in them all the time, but especially when it's for certain occasions, they just make the man look so good. Yum.

Here's some questions on the topic:
1. How do you feel about men in uniforms? I know a lot of women love military uniforms, etc. It doesn't do much for me, personally (I really like self-expression/choice, and I'm not for authority), but I get it. What do you like about it? What do you find more attractive/think looks better - a man in his own suit that he chose, or a man in uniform?
2. What about sportcoats? Prefer the looser, mix and match aspect of a jacket that does not have matching pants? I love this look too. So many possibilities. More casual, but also a great look. Just depends on how much formalness is required.
3. Do you like this trend of very slim cuts? Do you think they've gone overboard, too tight? I notice even on very fit celebrities, they gain a little bit of weight, either in fat or muscle, and the suit ends up pulling ('whiskering') in unflattering ways (you see this not just with buttoning the jacket, but the thigh or calf area being tight.) I suspect this style came about from a combination of metrosexuality, showing off and flattering the male form more, and a deliberate change of styles to encourage people to buy more.
4. What do you think of the brighter blue suits that became very popular in the last few years? I never liked it, and am over it, personally. I'd like to see some other new ideas, like a very subtle additional colour being woven into a menswear plaid, for ex. Dark tones look really good this way. Any other ideas you'd like to see? Do you feel you have enough opportunity for self-expression?
5. Tie or no tie?

WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

I mean...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/iqk2aNVvMh4

I’m a big suit and sport coat guy (although my job sucks right now and has me doing dirty work we’re supposed to have people hired for, but don’t, so I’m back in jeans a lot lately😒). But when I can actually safely wear that stuff, I’m in it. I’m all over the place with it as far as louder vs understated stuff. I can’t wear very wild colors (suuuuuper jealous of folks with darker skin tones, I feel like they can pull off so much more), I’m pretty pasty, so usually I try to stay with blues and grays more often than not, a little black, but even that washes me out.

Traditional suits I keep a little more low-key, I’ll get more adventurous with a sport coat. Maybe five years ago, Express was selling button-downs with some cool patterns (plus with the contrasting cuff/collar patterns, à la Cam from Modern Family, LOVE those), and I like to wear those under solid sport coats, no tie, if situationally/seasonally appropriate. My closet is a disaster, lmao, and my camera is being goofy and blurry right now, but here are a few, with flipped up cuffs...

My camera SUCKS
So I’ve got: the nautical theme (mermaids, clipper ships, anchors, ship wheels, and seagulls) with coral and periwinkle microdots on the undersides of the cuffs and collar; small anchors with plaid cuffs/collar; that same coral and periwinkle microdot fabric with tropical floral cuffs/collar; and light blue shark silhouettes with light blue cuffs/collar. I usually turn a little bit of the cuff over the cuffs of the sport coat for added flair, with the exception of the shark shirt, since I wear that under a solid light blue coat, so there’s no contrast. And then I finish it all off with a coordinated pocket square.

Tell you what, I enjoy dressing nice just on its own, but the level of respect I get all day long from people when dressed up vs being dressed down is OFF THE CHARTS. People compliment me or just say “hello, sir” walking down the street. When I walk into my accounts for work at supermarkets, etc, people think I’m a big shot from their company and they’re falling all over themselves to greet me (until they find out I work for my shitty company that doesn’t have its act together and makes me look like a bozo DAILY😒😒😒, then it’s back to disrespect lmfao), it’s honestly night and day. Really, that’s kind of sad and disappointing, but in the moment, you feel like a celebrity, hahaha.

But yeah, I like all these looks you’ve posted. I’m not really built for “European” cut stuff because apparently it’s a problem if you lift weights lmao, tough to get that stuff off the rack. I put on an XL coat from express and my back and shoulders are about to bust through, and I’m not even out-of-the-ordinary big, I’m like 6’2 and 185 lbs. But that’s an Express problem, haha. Anyway, I prefer slim fitting stuff, but not skinny fit (not that I could wedge myself into that anyway😂), I like the legs of the pants to taper towards the ankle, it’s just a cleaner and more flattering look. Same with the jacket, I don’t like it to look boxy like a “classic” fit, so I buy “modern” or “slim.” It just accentuates your whole form better.

Thats probably about enough from me, haha, but in closing, I’d say I strive for looks like D and C the most.

Kurαȷ · Accepted Answer

I like casual blazers/sportcoats, and I wear them on a daily basis when the weather permits it.
But I'm really not a dress shirt guy, I don't feel comfortable in dress shirts, it's one of those pieces of apparel that only a partner with a very particular preference for may get me to wear.
I personally prefer the slimmer cuts, something like on the picture B would already make me scrunch my nose.

I don't like blue, so it's a no from me.
Most of my blazers and overcoats are in marl gray or black, usually with a burgundy lining, and matched with trousers, of course.

Most of my gripes with suits, are my own body shape and appearance.
I like the overall look, and also vests, but I just can't wear things like that without looking like a twink/male prostitute.
I would wear C, but it would look ridiculous on me.

Goodwifie · Answer

They look nice but they really should smile more, men look more handsome when they smile.  Smile more guys because nobody likes a resting doucheface.

Lliam · Answer

I think it's interesting that suits are so flattering to the male form. The straight, vertical lines are so masculine.
I was never one for uniforms, and suits are certainly uniforms, but I have to admit that a guy in a well tailored suit looks great.
Ties baffle me. I find them uncomfortable. They are an accessory that serves no purpose at all. Nevertheless, I have to admit that they look good.

Compared to women, men have few fashion choices. Since that advent of suits, men have been limited to trousers, shirts, ties and jackets. Over time, more variety has been introduced. Today, there are different cuts and colors, more options in shoes and shirts. I think the popularizing of black culture through pop music in the 50s and 60s played a huge role. Today, a guy can wear anything from a tux or business suit to an expensive T-shirt with colorful silk jacket and pants. But the architecture is the same.

Compare that to the styles available to women because of their physical form. Women's bodies are flattered by flowing, curving lines, bare skin and accessories. Women can be dazzling. Their form embodies movement while men's vertical lines embody strength, rigidity and stability.

It's all very interesting.

Anpu23 · Answer

I love a well tailored suit. Though I haven't been in a work environment that requires, or even calls for, one in a long time. I still like the way I look in a suit. I am not a fan of the skinny look, I have too broad of shoulders to ever look good in one even when I'm much skinnier than I am now. I like ties, not a bow tie though, probably because I can't tie them.

sejla · Answer

1. I know suits are a pain for men but it is really very attractive. No. 2 I think a white shirt or white tshirt with jeans is attractive.

mk200195 · Answer

Suits ooze power and masculinity. Often suits are used for special occasions like weddings or galas. That's also when a woman can ditch her everyday clothes and stand besides her man in an elegant outfit sure to turn heads. As a note, the suit needs to look as awesome as the gentleman in it, otherwise a cheap suit will backfire and make the man look worse than not wearing a suit at all. A man in a suit projects a certain degree of self-confidence in whatever situation he faces, and woman find confident men very attractive. Also in my opinion not just men, women too look strong and powerful in suits

sagevalentineee · Answer

<3 <3 <3 My boyfriend wear these navy blue really nice cut suits to work and I dfsfjkdsfks just choked while thinking about it. I mean, when you have a great body like he does, you can wear anything and look hot. But suits get me drooling in a different way... okay sorry for this very horny comment... I will go find him now.

SydneySentinel · Answer

Hmmmm. Because I know nothing about men's fashion, most of these are equally appealing to me, with the exception of the shoes in picture D. I don't care for the sockless appearance though I'm sure a sock would look odd with those fitted pants.

Of course a suit is not necessary but it does make a man look quite... yum.

jamesgoldman · Answer

1- i'd opt for the suit over uniform as you can add an embellishment to the former
2- I used to pull it off with my grey Versace and have made it work with my current suit using chinos
3- hate them
4- I own one but it matches my eyes and compliments my silver adornments
5- Tie, might be removed after the formalities but it has to be there at the start as long as it is silk

SomeGuyCalledTom · Answer

Never really been a "suit guy" but I must admit i like some of the smart-casual combos. But the formal 3-piece business suits just seem too stuffy and limiting for me, some of those starched shirts look like they cut off oxygen to the brain!

IAMNathanael · Answer

If I see a man in a suit then my first thought is that he has a lot of money. My second is about how uncomfortable he must be. I don't really like suits for that reason. Well, for myself anyways, for other men I don't care.

peachyknees · Answer

I'm a sucker for well-tailored suits as well haha. I don't like obnoxious and kitschy ones (as in the first picture) because they make me think of weddings and trying to appear as something you aren't. I also love men in coats (my eyes are already rolling in a dreamy state).

TonyTheGuid0 · Answer

It bothers the piss out of me. I like casual and sporty wear. A dress shirt with some nice jeans and cool shoes, beats a stupid ass tuxedo anyday.

This is good example. Except, a change in shoes, and maybe a black belt. White shoes to match the shirt.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I think Suits look good on a Man who can wear them all my life i never wore a Suit , it was always dress pants and a casual shirt when i attended Business School along with dress shoes.

Flower7 · Answer

I really like seeing men in suits. It's too bad that most guys seem to dislike wearing them.

AllThatSweetJazz · Answer

Not into it. Suits are mostly crap. It seems like the same with women and high heels: it’s a pain and looks bad, and the only reason anyone does it is because women like it. lol

I don’t do suits and I don’t do uniforms unless they serve a purpose.

The uniform I’ve worn most frequently would be my lab coat, that’s pretty lax as far as uniforms go and I’m still not into it.

Women like the worst stuff, smh.

Gsm24diecast · Answer

Only time I wear a suit is during a wedding or funeral. Suits suck, uncomfortable, waste of money, and too boring in my opinion.

I wear sweatpants, sometimes with wacky designs to enlighten my day and a tee shirt it’s comfortable, and I own buisness from home. Why be miserable in over the top expensive and uncomfortable suits?

AlexanderBrunnrgaard · Answer

I always feel very comfortable and confident in my suit.

FireSky7 · Answer

Charcoal is great but for me the best looking is: "desert sand" (light brown) suit with waistcoat on an open black shirt (no tie) top jacket is opional waistcoat required

fou9257 · Answer

1-I think uniforms give you prestige and elegance 2-Beautiful sport coats 3-I don't like tight clothes for what a man looks like🤢 4-I don't like the brightest blue suits 5-No tie

andreasderjuengere · Answer

"Suit" to me is a curse-word. It is synonymous to an 'adapted' person following the stereotyping rules that others made.  I know of only one harder statement -so to say - it's: necktie.

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