17 Ways To Rock A Suit Better Than The Boys

    The menswear train is in the station.

    Alison Caporimo
    by Alison Caporimo

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Badass suits have been spotted on the red carpet.

    And not just the dude variety.

    Here are some tips on how to rock the look...

    1. Pick a suit based on how it fits your shoulders.

    2. Invert the classic back suit/white shirt combo.

    3. The width of the tie should match the width of the lapel.

    4. A gap between your jacket’s lapels and your shirt’s collar can signify an poorly-fitting jacket.

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    "Any gaping between the shirt's collar and the jacket's lapel means the jacket is too big," says Medd. "Also, buckling in the shirt collar means that the jacket is too small to wear with that particular shirt."

    5. Pair slim cropped pants with a boxier blazer.

    6. Give your shirt a half-tuck.

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    If you don't like fully tucking in your shirt, consider this option. "With a half tuck or two-finger tuck, you achieve a put together look with a more effortless vibe," Thuot says.

    7. Layer on top of your layers.

    8. Go for wide-leg pants.

    9. Be bright for the weekend.

    10. Buy men's blazers instead of oversized women's jackets.

    11. Wear a suit with sneakers.

    12. Do a double-button suit jacket to a formal event.

    13. Try a peplum blazer for a more hourglass look.

    14. Just wear a tee.

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    "This is just a classic Hanes tee," Avant Blargh fashion blogger Bianca deBardelaben told BuzzFeed Life. "Wearing one under a suit jacket creates a polished look that’s a little less dapper."

    15. Try a vest with a neutral suit.

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    "I totally dig the 3-piece look, but keep in mind that wearing a vest with a blazer is already a style statement," Thuot says. "Stick with matching separates and keep the rest of your ensemble minimal and classic."

    16. Push up your sleeves—don't roll them.

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    "To keep your sleeves from looking too bunchy, unbutton your shirt sleeves, straighten them out under your blazer, and push up both blazer and shirt sleeves together," Thuot says.

    17. Angle suspenders to follow the curves of your body.

    Get ready to turn heads.

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