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103the new rules

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This fall, lose the chinos and slip into a beautiful suit, like this gorgeous

herringbone two-button from Burberry. You won’t just be putting on sharper

clothes—you’ll also be putting forth a better you.

Over the next 12 pages you’ll find the season’s

most stylish options, plus everything you need to

wear them perfectly.

Blazer ($1,595), pants ($295), and shirt ($295) by Burberry Prorsum. Tie ($130) by Band of Outsiders. Pocket square ($65 for three) by

Brooks Brothers.

the DetAILS GUIDe tO

tAILORINGWe’ve said it before and we’ll

say it again: Fit is everything. Even the world’s most

expensive suit will look bad if it isn’t tailored to the contours of

your body.

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103 RULES FOR WEARING A SUIT RIGhT NOW

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R U L E 6Follow the Leader

Get the Look

MAKE A STATEMENT BY PLAYING WITH PATTERNS

AND EXPERIMENTING WITH COLOR COMBINATIONS.

JUST A LITTLE BIT OF RISK CAN YIELD GREAT REWARDS.

BOLDELEGANCE

R U L E 2Some think

button-down collars are for

casual wear only, but

they can work great with

dressier looks as well.

R U L E 3Polka dots are a great way to bring energy to a suit. Make sure they’re big enough to be recognizable, but not so large that they’re goofy.

WITH HIS CONFIDENT PATTERN CHOICES, DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS, AND STRATEGICALLY CHOSEN SPLASHES OF COLOR, THE ITALIAN JET-SETTER CONSISTENTLY PUSHES THE ENVELOPE BUT NEVER OVERDOES IT.

LAPO ELKANN

R U L E 4A tried-and-true

pattern like herringbone or glen

plaid in a muted shade makes an

impression without crossing into the

realm of garishness.

Suit ($3,595) by Isaia. Shirt ($550) by Kiton. Tie ($150) by Alfred Dunhill. Belt ($295) by Ermenegildo Zegna. Shoes ($660) by Church’s.

VISIBLE STITCHES AROUND THE EDGES

OF YOUR LAPELS (CALLED PICK-

STITCHING) AREN’T NECESSARILY A SIGN

OF A WELL-MADE GARMENT ANYMORE. HOWEVER, THEY CAN

BE AN ATTRACTIVE DECORATIVE

FLOURISH—AS LONG AS THEY’RE SUBTLE.

NO CONTRAST STITCHING!

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remember, people see your coat before

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If you’ve gone to the trouble of putting together the perfect ensemble, you owe it to yourself to finish the look with the right top layer. Whether you want single- or double-breasted, a classic or a bold color, a solid shade or a pattern, there’s a well-cut coat to suit you.

PhotograPhs by jennifer livingston

Coat ($4,500) by Hermès. Suit ($3,500) by Dior Homme. Shirt ($195) by Calvin Klein. Tie ($135) by Ralph Lauren Black Label.

A double-breasted overcoat should be slim so it doesn’t billow when open.

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Coat ($5,135) by Brunello Cucinelli. Suit ($3,295) by Billy Reid. Shirt ($90) by Club Monaco.

Like a gray suit, a gray overcoat is always in fashion.

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A slightly cropped overcoat will elongate your silhouette.

Coat ($885) by Luigi Bianchi. Blazer ($1,600) and pants ($585) by Adam Kimmel. Shirt ($225) by Hamilton. Tie ($150) by Alexander Olch.

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Coat ($10,960) by Kiton. Suit ($995) by BOSS Black. Shirt ($700) by Brioni. Tie ($155) by Ralph Lauren Black Label.

Navy goes with any suit in your wardrobe— including black.

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Coat ($2,995) by Maison Martin Margiela. Blazer ($500), vest ($150), and pants ($158) by Banana Republic. Shirt ($495) by Alfred Dunhill. Tie ($50) by Express.

Camel will give you the ultimate luxe look.

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Don’tsSome Say you Shouldn’t cut the Stitching in your jacket pocketS, becauSe putting objectS in them will cauSe your jacket to loSe itS Shape. don’t liSten. it’S pointleSS to have nonfunctional pocketS, and a concert ticket or a buSineSS-card holder certainly won’t do any damage.

Coat ($2,080) by Dsquared2. Blazer ($425) and pants ($225) by J. Crew. Shirt ($125) by Polo Ralph Lauren. Tie ($70) by Club Monaco. Pocket square ($60) by Alexander Olch.

A pattern is a great complement to a neutral suit.

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R U L E 3 8The difference

between classic and cliché is often in the

material. The timeless appeal of this gray

suit begins with its super-luxe

cashmere wool.

R U L E 3 6 Some think three- pieces are stodgy,

but when the waist-coat is cut close to the body and

hemmed to the belt line, you’ll look slim

and modern.

R U L E 3 7 Your tie bar should never be wider than your tie.

Suit ($9,900) by Brioni. Shirt ($145) by BOSS Black. Tie ($225) by Isaia. Tie bar ($70) by Paul Stuart. Pocket square ($75) by Polo Ralph Lauren. Shoes ($1,015) by Hermès.

R U L E 4 0Follow the LeaderTOM FORD

THE DESIGNER PUTS A CONTEMPO-RARY SPIN ON CLASSIC MENSWEAR BY PLAYING WITH PROPORTION IN UNEXPECTED WAYS—A BIGGER COLLAR HERE, A WIDER LAPEL THERE.

FORMAL SHOULD NEVER MEAN STUFFY. YOU CAN BRING

CREATIVITY AND ÉLAN TO EVEN THE MOST CONSERVATIVE LOOKS.

Get the Look

UPDATED TRADITIONAL

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YOUR JACKET BUTTONS

WHEN YOU SIT. NO

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R u l e 4 2 The Chelsea boot pairs perfectly with tapered trousers. Banana Republic ($158)

R u l e 4 3 Worn with a black suit, a black suede captoe delivers a tonal match that will add some tex-ture to your outfit. O’Keefe ($545)

R u l e 4 4 The black single-monk is the sleekest, most sophisticated, most versatile shoe around. Church’s ($610)

R u l e 4 5 For a bit of Euro flair, wear a tasseled loafer with pants that graze the middle of your ankle. Tod’s ($625)

R u l e 4 6 A dark-oxblood shoe is a beautiful complement to a charcoal-gray suit. John Lobb ($1,640)

R u l e 4 7 Brogue boots add the perfect rugged touch to your favorite casual suit. Allen Edmonds ($375)

R u l e 4 1 An unexpected color like mossy green will bring out a new dimension in a navy suit. Fratelli Rossetti ($690)

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With these updated styles, your biggest problem won’t be figuring out

how to wear them—it’ll be deciding which gorgeous pair to choose.