Casual Suit

[Earl25]

I have a singles event that I will be attending and need to find a nice outfit. Its listed as business causal. I was wondering if any one know of a nice casual suit outfit that I can purchase. I did a google search but doesnt seem like they really make casual suits

 

[skalogre]

I have a singles event that I will be attending and need to find a nice outfit. Its listed as business causal. I was wondering if any one know of a nice casual suit outfit that I can purchase. I did a google search but doesnt seem like they really make casual suits

If a suit, Barena & Boglioli both make soft unstructured suits that can be worn more casually imo... and probably quite a few other makers on Yoox.

 

[Earl25]

@skalogre thank you. I know this isnt an unstructured suit but do you think this is "too formal". I feel the black dress shirt with no tie makes it less formal.
or instead of a suit opt for the jacket/jeans combo in the pics beloiw.

 

[skalogre]

Both are OK but the biggest thing, IMO, is what you feel comfortable wearing. If it feels like costume to you, it will be obvious. You should feel confident in what you are wearing in such an event!
Generally I am personallly not a fan of sportcoat + blue jeans in general, I prefer either an unstructured suit with a collarless casual top or a nice shirt. If you do, wear an obviously more casual sportcoat with interesting texture or cut, not something that will look "basic bro" like that combination often ends up. But that is my opinion and how I dress...

 

[Earl25]

@skalogre thank you so much. by any chance do you have any outfit suggestions to wear for an event like this?

 

[skalogre]

Not sure, tbh! Maybe someone else has done something like that recently.

 

[TheIronDandy]

For a singles event, you really need to wear something that feels like you (preferably the best version of you). Start with what you normally wear, then touch that up a bit. If you don't normally wear casual suits (and considering you're asking where you can find them, I'm guessing you don't) you risk looking a bit lost wearing something you normally wouldn't wear.

So maybe start with YOU; how old are you, where do you live, what do you work with, what are your interests? How do you dress normally? For work, for your spare time?

 

[Earl25]

@TheIronDandy Well im 41 live in NYC. When i work in an office I usually just wear khakis and a polo shirt. Spare time I'm usually in Jeans and a polo or sweatshirt. I have never worn a casual suit before. I did go to a singles event in June and saw a Banana republic aqua marine/blue summer suit. I bought that and literally copied the look from the pic and it worked out great. Got a date and a lot of compliments. I guess I'm trying to duplicate that strategy again but find it harder this time around because it will be fall. I like wearing suits in general. It makes me feel good and more confident. I just cant wear a true formal suit to this event since its business casual

 

[Earl25]

I was actually thinking maybe forget the suit and go with this combo

 

[TheIronDandy]

Navy jacket grey trousers is a classic for a reason. I think it will be a more approchable look than a suit, while still being clearly well dressed.

For autumn, a tweed jacket can also work well - it's a bit more old-school, but as long as you stick to a single color or a very subtle pattern (dark brown, navy and black/grey herringbone are all safe choices) it won't look too country-esque.

 

[Earl25]

Thank you all so much I'm gonna go with the navy jacket/gray trousers. Last question then I will leave you guys alone . Should I go with a white dress shirt like in the pic or a light blue shirt thats shown with the pants only without the jacket. Or go with a light blue patterned shirt like in the pic with the blue pants

 

[KOz]

Thank you all so much I'm gonna go with the navy jacket/gray trousers. Last question then I will leave you guys alone . Should I go with a white dress shirt like in the pic or a light blue shirt thats shown with the pants only without the jacket. Or go with a light blue patterned shirt like in the pic with the blue pants

Light blue, no pattern.