Semi Formal Attire for Men

Wearing the right outfit, pairing it up with the right footwear and accessories adds to your personality. Be it a formal or casual event, dressing up in the right way is very important. But what if you attending an event that calls for 'semi formal attire'? Well, many get confused about choosing the right clothing for semi formal attire. Are you searching your closet for the right piece, just wondering what exactly to go for! Well, if you are amongst those who don't know exactly what is the right semi formal attire for men, here are some tips for you.

Men's Semi Formal Attire

Clothing
Basically, semi formal attire means wearing a full suit. The vest remains optional. Semi formal attire for young men can include blazers and sports coats. These are stylish alternatives to the suit coat. Semi formal attire for a wedding can include double-breasted vest. Dark-colored business suits are the best ones to go for. You can have coats in navy blue, dark gray or charcoal color. For evening wear, don a subtle lighter colored coat. For summers consider wearing classy white coats. Button-down shirt is a must for the perfect semi formal look.

If you are wearing a suit, you'll be pairing it with matching trousers. If you choose to wear a stylish blazer or sports coat, then have your pant's fabric and color different from that of this jacket. Black or gray striped trousers will give you an awesome look. Black trousers with a satin seam on the outer side of leg is one of the popular choice for men's semi formal attire. You can also consider wearing dark-colored dress slacks with jacket and tie. Let me tell you that denim or tight tailor-made trousers are a strict no-no.

Material Used
Remember to keep away the linen and seersucker suits for semi formal attire. The perfect fabric choices are wool, gabardine or cashmere. A wool blend is definitely a smart option to go for.You must essentially opt for high quality fabrics for each piece of men's clothing for this attire.

Other Essentials
Wearing a tie with the suit is optional while dressing in a semi formal attire. If you choose to wear one, make sure it compliments your suit and shirt. Bow tie or pinned ascot are good alternatives to neckties. Again, best to stick to the grays. Accessories can include pearl cufflinks. You can also go for back or gold cufflinks. Wearing studs is okay when dressing up for the semi formal event. Shoes need to be subtle. Oxford shoes are a fave of many and are perfect for this attire. You can go for dark-colored leather shoes which look perfect. Casual shoes are a strict no-no. Match socks with color of your pants.

Make sure that your outfits are neatly pressed, wrinkle and odor-free. Proper grooming needs no mention. Let me remind you that you should not forget the 'formal' in semi formal attire. This is a common mistake that many make. The aforementioned tips on semi formal attire for men will help you choose the right pieces from your closet. Well, if you don't have the outfits right there, it is a good idea to invest in these. So don the right clothing, pair with perfect accessories, add a neatly folded pocket square and you are ready for the event.

By Mamta Mule

Posted in: Men's Fashion