According to GQ magazine, the three-piece “Dapper Dan” look is back and who better to pull the look together than featuring a lean, mean, Joseph Gordon-Levitt on the cover? The difference a three-piece suit makes in comparison to your usual jacket-and-tie affair is that there’s an old-timey air of cosmopolitan refinement. Think of “The Great Gatsby” meets “Mad Men,” less mobster but still worthy of a celebratory cigar. The trick to pulling off a wedding look so dipped in worldly business fare, is all in the accessories; although kicking up those chest presses at the gym couldn’t hurt you here either.
THREE-PIECED ADVICE
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Patterned Promises: Whether you’re opting for a pop of checker or a slight polka-dotted variation, never fear the patterned tie or pocket square to modernize a three-piece black suit. Solid idea? A classic white oxford with a charcoal-infused tie, hints of black and charcoal socks to give that tie some metrosexual edge. |
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Beat the Heat: The summer is a sticky sweet primetime for exchanging vows but that doesn’t mean you should feel discouraged with attempting to pull off a shorter hem. Seek a tailor, go bespoke or check out a trendier retailer for a tailored short and jacket look. Chances are you’ll be able to snag a matching vest and, in the event you don’t find a matching option, don’t fear a difference in color. |
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Boxed Bride: With bespoken tailors racking up new business, along with affordable prices and favored by stylists across the metropolitan circuits, don’t think a three-piecer couldn’t be tailored to suit up, ladies. An off-white bespoken suit will keep the tradition alive with a flare all your own. Now to find the right tailor. |
