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Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers.
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The summer heat is here. And that poses any number of challenges when it comes to deciding what to wear if your destination isn’t the pool. For the dapper-inclined, there’s always a waistcoat. And, of course, you can always stay cooler in a cotton suit, which I can always get behind.
Wearing a long sleeve button-up under that cotton suit, however, is another story. As a result, I’ve really been embracing the extreme high/low combination of a suit and t-shirt or henley.
It’s cool, casual and – I’m gonna say it – sexy.
Here are a few tips for pulling it off.
| WEARING | Suitsupply suit and shoes, Armani Exchange t-shirt, Cartier watch, Persol sunglasses | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo
A basic white t-shirt is the simplest and most classically stylish choice. Patterned shirts can get a little too busy and scream out that you’re trying too hard.
If you’re going to attempt the t-shirt with a suit look, always go with a v-neck. This look is all about being casual and a crew neck t-shirt will appear a little too “buttoned up.” Give your v-neck a gentle tug to loosen it up a little more for an edgier feel.
To tuck or not to tuck? Personally, I like to tuck. I’ve tried it untucked before, but I always feel it looks too sloppy and feels indecisive.
Finally, since the look is all about being casual, don’t even think of wearing socks with your loafers.
Can you pull off the suit and t-shirt look? Chime in below.
Thanks for reading.
Stylishly Yours,
Brian Sacawa
He Spoke Style
Brian Sacawa
Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers. Since 2013, his goal has remained the same: to provide men the advice and inspiration they need to dress well, develop their personal style, and gain more confidence. Brian’s interest and passion for men’s style and luxury watches has led to his writing for The Robb Report, The Rake, and Sotheby’s and he has been quoted on menswear in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Today.com, Brides Magazine, and the Huffington Post. He lives in the woods north of Baltimore with his wife, Robin, kitties Nick and Nora, and German Shepherd/Collie mix Charlie.
