London ’s 7 Top Style Choices

Each city reflects its own unique personality in its architecture, art and style. In New York City, smart, saavy and functional rules. In London, the ancestral home of modern tailoring, sophisticated and sleek with just a touch of the dandy defines men’s suit styles. Knot Standard appreciates the English sartorial aesthetic and offers this list of our seven favorite aspects of London’s style personality.

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  1. Pin stripes are in and the bolder the better. Worn on three piece suits, neckties and sport coats, pin stripes can be seen all over Londontown this season.
  2. Peak and notch lapels, single breasted, double breasted, two button or three button are all acceptable. Just don’t forget the pocket square and there is a decided preference for neutral colors.
  3. Hair is kept short and styled – most often spiked. You can wear is other ways but you won’t likely want a buzzcut if you plan to take the London Underground. If you’re losing your hair – forget the comb over and shave it off. The more masculine the look, the more urban and hip.
  4. Fit is king. The suit absolutely must fit to a perfectly shaped T. Londoners accept no excuses for an ill fitting suit. Ask a Knot Standard bespoke advisor to walk you through our cutting edge measurement technology to help you get the tailored look, guaranteed.
  5. Cobalt blue goes with everything. Seriously, we were surprised at how much Londoners seem to love this color and its cousins navy, royal, sky, Egyptian, midnight and sapphire blue.  Now is the perfect time to order the Classic Summer Cobalt Blue Suit and receive it just in time for summer.
  6. Sports jackets and blazers at the least. Occasionally you’ll spot a guy dressed up in slacks, dress shirt and sweater vest or pullover but for the most part, Londoners prefer the formal over the casual. If one is going to dress casual, then wearing sports coats and blazers, even with jeans or chinos is de rigueur.

Details matter. Slim fitted suit jackets, layered looks, tie pins, cufflinks, tie bar, collar pins, suspenders, textured ties and pocket squares. The thousand details that demonstrate a polished, carefully crafted and put together look define London sartorial style.