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Wardrobe Essentials for the Stylish Man

The age old saying goes the clothes make the man, and in today’s image driven society they certainly don’t go amiss.

The stylish male has come out of the closet and is hitting the mainstream. High fashion websites and a flurry of decadent collections have brought male formal wear into the limelight.

First up is the launch of Mr Porter, the brother to Net-A-Porter.com, which is set to be THE online destination for style-conscious men. With an admirably grown-up range of designers, Mr. Porter combines pieces from established labels, such as Maison Martin Margiela, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, with less well known brands.

According to the most stylish website in town there are certain essentials that every daper man must have in his wardrobe. This ‘how to guide’ is essential reading for any modern gentleman.

So what makes up Mr Porters list of classic items every man should own for spring/summer 2011?

Firstly The Blue Suit: “A summer suit needs to work both aesthetically and practically. Ideally, it will be a lighter shade than navy, to make sure it works as well for a wedding as it does in the office. Suit shapes remain lean, with single-breasted jackets neat and short, and trousers low-waisted and flat-fronted. Wear it with a white shirt and a pale-blue tie, a pink shirt and a navy tie, or a pale-blue shirt and a burgundy tie.”

Next, The Tux: “Because it’s so infrequently worn, the dinner jacket, or tuxedo, works out as the most expensive suit in a man’s wardrobe ‘ unavoidable if you want to look your best on the rare occasions that call for evening dress. For spring and summer, a single-breasted, peak-lapel jacket is ideal; grosgrain-silk-faced lapels are a must, but ticket pockets, pocket flaps, turn-ups and vents are best avoided.”

For the subtle and refined gent, they also suggest The Grey Suit: “For spring seek out hopsack weaves, of intermediate weight; in summer, a good choice is fresco cloth, which is breathable and thin yet resistant to creasing, owing to the weave.

These are among some of the finer choices glorified by this hugely elegant site. And we can’t help but agree. For the finest in suits, both formal and casual, visit www.favourbrook.com

Beautifully tailored and crafted, Favourbrook will create spring/summer essentials that you will treasure and style to any occasion.

We design suits that are so comfortable you will want to wear them every day and embrace the resurgence of classic attire without any notion of the stiff, starch formal wear of old.

About the Author

Nicky Smith is a professional copy writer and blogger from Poole, Dorset.

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