7 Tips to Dressing Like ‘Suits’ Style Icon Harvey Specter

Harvey Specter - SuitsDetails matter, in business, in life and definitely in TV. In the popular legal drama, Suits, central character Harvey Specter is a hotshot lawyer and power player in a white shoe law firm in New York City. Every detail of his impeccably tailored three-piece suits conveys the message: Confident, urbane and commanding.

Specter (played by actor Gabriel Macht) is a man’s man yet polished and refined. Here are seven tips on how Specter achieves his meticulous look.

1. Three piece suits add drama and command attention. Choose darker fabrics but don’t be afraid of bolder elements like pinstripes, wide collars or power ties.

2. Speaking of collars, know how they frame your face. A wide spread collar paired with a Windsor knotted necktie complements a straight face and makes it seem fuller.

3. Regarding pinstripes: Wider stripes are making a comeback. Especially when worn on darker fabrics. Prefer something less so bold? Consider Knot Standard’s Classic Navy Chalkstripe Suit ($495), the slimmer white pinstripes add elegance without being theatrical.

4. Always leave the last button on your waistcoat (also known as a vest) undone. Harvey Specter prefers six buttons on his waistcoat, but five works well for slimmer fit silhouettes.

5. It’s all about confidence. Specter channels smarts and swagger thanks to attention to detail (and, of course, an amazing tailor!).

6. Clean cut, clean shaven are de rigueur.

7. Remember ultimately, it’s the Fit that counts. Nothing looks smarter than an impeccably tailored suit