DO: WEAR A T-SHIRT UNDERNEATH... A modern classic. T-shirts underneath Blazers can create the perfect 'cool' combination when done right. You don't want anything too graphic as it makes the outfit look busy, and a V-Neck tee can look like you're trying too hard.
Dress Shirt. Another important component when it comes to different parts of a suit is the dress shirt. There's no other way around it. If you want to wear a suit in a formal way, you need to wear a dress shirt under it.
DRESS SHIRT WITH A JACKET, STANDARD TUCK
This is the most professional look in this article, and it's also the most simple: If you're wearing a jacket or blazer, always tuck your shirt in. If the shirt fits properly, the tuck will always look great. You can add a tie and/or pocket square to the look to finish it off.
Sweater. For those cold, winter days, layer a dress shirt, sweater, and blazer for a cozy casual outfit. This look pairs well with dark denim, wool, or corduroy pants and boots. Place a pocket square in the chest pocket of your suit jacket for an extra pop of style and color.
You could wear a tank top, tee, or camisole under your blazer if you want a more casual, relaxed look. This can work especially well in the warmer months.
Doubling up on coats and jackets, and showing off blazers and suiting effortlessly under outerwear. Layering a blazer under a coat is no easy feat. After all, bulky broad shoulders are no match for a fitted coat. But when styled in the right way, the two can be a perfect match.
Your shirt sleeves should come all the way down to your wrist bone or the base of your pinky fingers. This means that a half-inch of your shirt cuff should show beyond the jacket cuff when you're wearing a jacket.
* The shirt collar is tucked slightly under the lapel of the suit jacket (or waistcoat). * If the shirt collar doesn't make contact with the lapel, the collar has either been hot ironed flat against the shirt with collar stays in place, or the collar has been pinned down with a collar pin or a tab.
A Blazer: a blazer is a layer you can wear over a polo shirt, but there are a few things you must consider first. The polo shirt must be neat, with a strong structured collar that holds its shape under your jacket. Check yourself in the mirror and fix if your collar looks flimsy or starts to bunch.
T-shirts underneath Blazers can create the perfect 'cool' combination when done right. You don't want anything too graphic as it makes the outfit look busy, and a V-Neck tee can look like you're trying too hard. The safest bet is to go with a crew-neck in simple colours.
About a half inch of shirt cuff should show below your jacket cuff, just as a half inch of shirt collar should show above your jacket collar.
We always remember one simple suit etiquette rule when wearing a blazer: “sometimes, always, never”. If you have a three-buttoned jacket, 'sometimes' button the top one, 'always' button the middle, and 'never' button the bottom. With a two-buttoned suit, 'always' button the top button and 'never' the second.
Men should wear business suits if possible; however, blazers can be worn with dress slacks or nice khaki pants. Wearing a tie is a requirement for men in a business professional dress code. Sweaters worn with a shirt and tie are an option as well. Women should wear business suits or skirt-and-blouse combinations.
Tradition dictates that a suit jacket should always be buttoned up until you sit down, at which point you should unbutton the suit to prevent it from creasing and to make you feel more comfortable.
While v-necks can be worn with blazers, crew necks tend to match better because the high neck can also give a more formal feel. The blazer and t-shirt combination is a great dressy casual outfit and can work well in a more informal business setting.
How to wear it: The spread collar is best worn under a suit jacket or blazer. You can also wear it without a tie in less formal situations to achieve an unbuttoned look. This collar is a good choice for men who want to look stylish and professional without dressing too formally.
With the seams of the blazer sitting squarely, the shoulders shouldn't feel too tight or too loose. Measured to not hang over your hands or rise up your arms, the sleeves should land somewhere between your wrist and your thumb.
Pay attention to the shoulders
You definitely won't like wearing blazers that are too tight in the shoulders – or that puff out too much. If you have broad shoulders, go for blazers that are less structured in the shoulders, or one without a collar.
Absolutely. Going shirtless with a blazer feels right in a time where fashion is more gender-fluid than ever. It's the perfect midpoint between feminine and masculine and, hey, if Harry Styles wanted to throw on a blazer whilst shirtless and in pearls, I'd be here for it too.
Dressing It Up
At Hugh & Crye, we often wear an untucked dress shirt with a blazer to make the outfit look a little more sophisticated or formal. The blazer or sportcoat serves as a structured garment that raises the formality of the entire outfit, even if everything else is casual.
Your suit jacket should cover about 80% of your butt and crotch. Generally, the bottom edge of a jacket should end between the two knuckles on your thumb. This rule can be pushed a little bit when wearing a casual sport coat because they tend to be a little shorter.