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YOU know what they say about a well-fitted suit? It is to women what lingerie is to men.

Nothing looks hotter than a guy in a well-fitted and carefully thought out suit.

I had sundowners with one of the best dressed men I’ve ever met the other day. He arrived at our meeting place, an almost exclusive restaurant and coffee shop, a few minutes after I’d got to the venue.

He showed up while I was lost in my thoughts as I waited for him at a cosy spot by the patio. The guy waltzed in my direction in a crisp white shirt, black blazer, grey pair of pants, black shoes and belt.

He wore a classic time piece and still had his car keys and cell phone in his hands. The gentleman exuded so much confidence my piercing eyes didn’t deter him.

After we’d exchanged pleasantries, we sat to order. Did I mention I could smell him from across the table? I later learnt he was wearing Aramis Blue — subtle but enough to capture the attention of your nostrils!

I thought this was one well put together gentleman, largely because of the blazer he was wearing. Black seems like a dull colour but it dressed up his grey pants and white shirt pretty well.

But often, men feel it’s not practical rocking a fresh suit every other day. They think it costs an arm and a leg. I’ve got news for you — looking good doesn’t have to cause a big dent in your wallet.

You don’t have to own lots of suits to look fresh. All you need is one good suit and you’re set. The secret is in the fit and knowing how to wear it.

A three-piece suit is one of the most versatile menswear pieces a guy can own. You can get a ton of mileage by mixing it up and pairing the pieces together or as separates with other items in your wardrobe.

No one looks as powerful as a man in a full three-piece suit. It’s masculine and elegant; it’s a full business power suit. When you wear a three-piece suit, you look like you own the place and you’re trying to decide whom you’re going to fire first or which million dollar deal is top on the list for your signature.

The best thing about a three-piece suit is that you can turn it into a two-piece suit anytime you want. A well-tailored two-piece suit is timeless and classic; it shows you mean business without trying too hard.

The waistcoat and suit trousers combo is one way to dress down your suit. It’s a more laid back look that can do for less formal occasions.

The waistcoat is capable of transcending social situations and dress codes and gives you enough room to experiment with layers.

When you wear a waistcoat and suit trousers, it creates a manly silhouette.

Wearing your suit jacket as a blazer instantly sharpens your image and dresses up your jeans. It’s an excellent way to rock the smart casual look. The blazer will give you a clean and well put together look — like the guy at my sundowners meeting.

But be very careful — not all suit jackets can be worn as a blazer; it all depends on the suit’s fabric, pattern and design.

Aside from wearing your waistcoat with a suit or in a suit trousers combo — your waistcoat can be separated completely from the suit and paired with a pair of jeans.

The waistcoat will dress up the jeans and make you stand out in a crowd. It says you’re a fabric slayer, you’re willing to take fashion risks and definitely separates you from the boys.

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Until next week, flaunt your pattern and style and don’t forget to drop me an SMS/WhatsApp on +263774 492 700, or log on to the blog, www.stayera247.blogspot.com to catch up on this and more.