Ode to Snazzy Suits
I've been tormented lately by the surge in availability (or, should I say, my realisation of the availability) of what I've aptly named snazzy suits. My torment was, of course, embittered by the fact that I've only recently bought my prom suit, which, at the time, appeared to be the only truly snazzy suit on the market. And by market, I mean the Topman, H&M and River island websites - I thought I'd play it safe. Yet only the other day I stumbled across some truly snazztastic little gems, which, apparently, I'd overlooked in my first search.What is a 'snazzy' suit, you might ask. The criteria are quite simple:
- The suit must not be the usual dull shade of grey or pinstripe black.
- The suit must have something exciting about it, eg a striking pattern, a particularly slim cut, outrageous spikes or glittery lapels.
- The suit must make me physically yelp with excitement.
Here are some of the suits I liked best:
Regular fit patterned jacket from H&M, £59.99, trousers £29.99.
I love the combination of various shades of turquoise-y green. Why wear a jazzy shirt when you could wear a jazzy blazer, and combined it with a contrastingly plain shirt? I call this one the jungle jacket.
A Topman contribution. The TDM jacket is £180 (ouch!) the shorts are £80. There's also a lovely parka, which is similarly printed, for £180. Topman call it 'black camo print,' I call it 'funeral-floral meets snow leopard.'
Another H&M one. Prices correspond to the first. Nothing says 'I'm really brave' more loudly than orange!
A little higher up the market. An Oliver Spencer 'Portland slim-fit, cotton-twill suit jacket.' Jacket is £290, trousers are £180. Very mod. Love the stand-out cobalt blue and the lapels. Found this at Mr Porter; my new favourite website for Sunday-morning staring at clothes I can't have.
Even more high end. A Maison Kitsune check cotton suit jacket, £560, with shorts, £165 (makes the Topman suit look cheap!). Very vintagey. Very fabulous.
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