Rock the suit @ SM Men's Fashion
MANILA, Philippines - For any boy on the cusp of manhood, the style tip has been set in stone for generations: Learn to suit up properly and everything else follows. This season, SM Department Store gives us an indispensable education in mastering ye old building blocks of looking good and nailing a look so dapper you’ll give Don Draper a run for his money.
So whether you’re suiting up for your first job interview or for that teenage rite of passage prom, these fresh takes on the suit will make that personality pop. Remember, the sharply-dressed contemporary man is defined not by aggressive prints, loud colors, or attention-whore pinstripes. Instead, the modern man is sharp, smart, confident, and unwaveringly put together. Don’t let the clothes speak for you; let them complement what’s already there.
This week, Young Star and SM put together a slew of cool looks proving that smart style doesn’t have to mean designer clothes and bank-breaking excess.
The Mod Original
Take a cue from British DJ Mark Ronson: While checkers on a blazer is a style risk, a well put-together ensemble neutralizes and complements. Channel classic British mod rockers with a look that shocks (look, ma, no tie!) and thrills (’sup, ladies?). Of course, this look isn’t for the class wallflower. It’s a loud ensemble so if you’re thinking of rocking it on date night, make sure you pack yourself an extra bag of swagger and your trusty air guitar for good measure.
Shirt with velvet panel from Markus, checkered blazer from Markus, pinstriped vest from Markus, pants with charcoal gray contrast trim from Markus
Risk roll: In a country where dress codes are more relaxed than most, take some style risks. If done right, you’ll stand out in a sea of suits. The Rebel Greaser
Few looks are as foolproof as the classic ‘50s greaser look. Popularized by icons of virile American manhood like Marlon Brando and Elvis Presley, this is a look that’s eternally cool. Unlike the mod original, it doesn’t call attention to itself with loud patterns. Instead, it slides in through the back door, lights a cig in a dark corner somewhere, and dares you not to be seduced. Of course, a sleek leather jacket always helps even the most office-ready outfits get a slab of badassery.
Crosshatch shirt from Main Street, leather Harrington jacket from Markus, gray slacks from Uberto Duranti
Smile like you mean it: In the end, it’s the confidence you bring that takes “looking good” to “looking great.” The Dapper Dandy
Maybe you’re the kind of boy who doesn’t like sports and cars, and would rather check out style blogs and hunt for that perfect blue Oxford that “bring out the color of your eyes” (no homo, that’s what your girlfriend said). The dapper dandy is the smooth, suave dresser who knows his club ties from his repp ties and his semispread from his straight-point. He takes fashion risks (wine-colored slacks, anyone?) but always gets away with it through a studied knowledge of style and a bit of rakish confidence.
Dress shirt from Uberto Duranti, wine-colored slacks from Main Street, gray vest from Main Street, gray blazer from Markus
