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10 New Ways To Wear A Suit

As demonstrated by some of the world's best dressed men

By Scott Christian
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A quick spin through the most recent round of men's fashion shows will reveal a common thread: Suits, while not entirely out of favor, are not as popular as they were only a few years ago. That stalwart of men's fashion has lately been replaced by streetwear, athletic-inspired gear, and a whole bevy of much more casual—and very often much more colorful—clothes. But the suit can still be exciting. You just have to think a little outside the box in terms of color, fabric, and pattern. Here are 10 famous guys who are giving traditional tailored clothing a whole new life.

Tom Hiddleston

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Lately Hiddleston has become the king of the subtly patterned suit. In this case, pin dot is the perfect way to add a little unexpected personality to an otherwise traditional navy.

Ryan Gosling

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Another way to add life without going too crazy is with a bold(ish) pinstripe. 

Chris Evans

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Less subtle is a patterned suit in a slightly more adventurous color. Burgundy and dark green are both great ways to break out of the standard suit rut. 

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David Beckham

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Of course, with summer comes the opportunity to wear lighter shades. 

David Oyelowo

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Playing with color—say, a brighter-than-midnight blue—is definitely something to think about if you want to spice up a formal event. 

A$AP Rocky

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Patterned lapels, Gucci slippers, no socks, and a non-traditional tie. Basically the perfect recipe for a street-style tux.

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Harry Styles

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Styles has been doing a great job lately of showing how exciting a suit can be. Here, we see a move far away from the slim-cut suits of recent years—plus some pretty killer embroidery for an added touch of cool.

Jaden Smith

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Satin with stripes is definitely a way to up—way up—your suit game. 

Pharrell Williams

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Okay, so it's not technically a suit. But a wild pattern with shorts—as long as the fit is pitch perfect—can be a seriously stylish summer look. 

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Rami Malek

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A suit that's every bit as punk rock as torn jeans and combat boots. 

From: Esquire US
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