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How to pick an off-the-peg suit

All you need to know when you are out shopping for an off-the-peg suit

Last updated: September 16, 2018 | 00:22

Stylist: Gemma Jones, Alpha magazine

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Style tips

Look 1 and 3

Take a witty approach to slick city dressing by clashing prints this season. Spots, stripes and checks definitely go if you blend your colour palette correctly. Finish your ensemble by adding a silk pocket square to complete a rakishly refined look.

Look 4

Blue is the new black, and this slimfitting style is a fail-safe option with dashing formal flair. Be brave and go for brighter shades of blue over the usual plain navy.

Look 5 and 6

Check is synonymous with British heritage and is enjoying a revival due to its
unabashed confident style. Be bold and pair with a scarf – aside from a contrasting pocket square this is the perfect addition to your new season repertoire.

Prints: suit: dh2,485, Ted Baker, shirt: Dh475, Lucky De Luca at Bloomingdale’s, tie: Dh145, Zara, belt: Dh295, Sacoor Brothers, shoes: Dh275, Topman.

Textures: jacket: Dh575, Zara, shirt: Dh175, Topman, trousers: Dh350, Zara, tie: Dh145, Zara, pocket square: Dh275, Sieger at Bloomingdale’s, watch: Dh2,500, Aigner at Paris Gallery.

Think blue: suit: Dh5,800, Corneliani, shirt: Dh875, Eton, tie: Dh250, Jamie’s Britt, all at Bloomingdale’s, cuff links: Dh145, Sacoor Brothers, bag: Dh625, Zara.

The scarf: suit: Dh6,850, Armani at Bloomingdale’s, shirt: Dh295, Sacoor Brothers, scarf: Dh145, Zara, pocket square: Dh275, Sieger at Bloomingdale’s, suede brogues: Dh595, Kurt Geiger.

Checkmate: jacket with pocket square: Dh695, Zara, shirt: Dh745, Ted Baker, tie: Dh145, Zara, wallet file: Dh295, Ted Baker, watch: Dh750, Police at Paris Gallery.

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