Based on the corporate wear trend
forecast for India this season, here are items you should buy, wear and flaunt:
For Him
Short-collared
shirts
Formal shirts with short collars for a sharp
office look. They are a lot more functional than other collar lengths and will
stay popular over the next few seasons. Go for a short collar on a dressy white
shirt (which you wear either with a tux or without) or a smart pastel (blue,
grey, mauve) shirt under your favourite business suit.
Three-piece suits
Old-world three-piece suits in classic cuts for
the boardroom and business trips are by far one of the strongest trends for men
this winter. The waistcoat must be made with the same fabric as the jacket and
trouser and should give you a structured and snug fit. Ensure its 'dressy
enough' to be worn with a full-sleeve shirt, even without a jacket on top.
Slim ties
Broad ties are vintage. Update your tie rack with
a collection of slim ties. While a black one is a must, keep a brown, blue,
purple and red tie handy to mix and match with all your suits.
No shinier, metallic and glossy fabrics for
business and work wear. Trends favour a matt, dull look especially for
jackets, trousers and three-piece suits. Soft fabrics and luxury wool blends
will be the flavour this season. Texture is strong and so are small prints of
tartan or multicolored checks.
Six and eight (brass or silver) button jackets
from the early '80s have been reinvented to look shapelier. Since a double-breasted
jacket can make one look broad and boxy, wear them only if you are tall or
lean.
The era of large 'detective style' overcoats is
over. Invest in a good quality, short (knee-length or higher) one for peak
winter or if you are traveling to cold places. Choose solids (in camel, grey,
black or brown) over prints, as they are a lot more neutral and are less likely
to be remembered, even when worn over and over again.
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