Tradition tells us that tailoring is dashing, debonair and the best way to convey a sense of class and sophistication. But that ignores the nuances of modern menswear, and the shifting definitions of ‘smart’ and ‘casual’.
Occasions that actually call for a full suit are increasingly few and far between. Weddings? Maybe. A corporate job interview? Perhaps. But rock up to a Tinder date in head-to-toe tailoring and you’re going to stick out like a Mormon missionary in that cocktail bar.
So, what’s the solution? How is a man supposed to convey that he’s made an effort without looking comically overdressed against an increasingly informal sartorial backdrop?