Fashion is a constant circular cycle: something is popular for a stretch of time, then it falls out of the loop, only to come back again within a decade or so. You can apply this line of thinking to all aspects of fashion, but classic tailoring is in the spotlight at the moment. We’ve seen a shift away from certain tailoring trends in favour of more classical ideas, making a modern comeback.
Whether you’re going to a wedding, having a nice dinner with friends or attending a big event, here are the classic tailoring trends that are very much back in right now:
Reinterpreting The Dinner Suit
Traditionally associated with black-tie events, the classic dinner suit is back with a bang – and a whole new sense of meaning. People are starting to wear these suits on less formal occasions, simply because they look nice and make the wearer feel good. Men use it as a chance to dress up for dinner dates or to attend weddings – and there are some slight modern twists to the overall tailoring.
As demonstrated by the dinner suits from Aristocracy London, you’re seeing slimmer cuts and more modern blends of fabric. Some of the designs are slightly more “out there” in this revival, too. Instead of the traditional black or navy tuxes, you get ones in deep reds or even camo patterns. It’s the return of an absolute classic piece of tailoring, just altered slightly for the modern world.
Moving Away From Ultra-Skinny Fits
Skinny tailoring was one of the worst trends in the last ten years. Birthed by everyone’s love of reality TV shows and social media influencers, every man seemed to dress in suits that looked determined to squeeze them to death. You had trousers that revealed everything – and suit jackets/shirts that would rip with the slightest movement.
Thankfully, we’re moving away from this trend and the era of wider and looser tailoring is back in. You still get the slimmer jackets here and there, but it’s mainly the trousers where you find the biggest difference. People are opting for baggier trousers that sit a bit lower on the leg, just like the old days. It’s not quite oversized fashion, but it might seem that way when compared with the skinny trousers of the 2010s.
Waistcoats Make A Big Return
Once looked upon as something far too formal to wear on almost any occasion, the waistcoat is now an essential wardrobe accessory for modern tailoring. It’s back in fashion because men realise how versatile this piece of clothing is.
You’ll find them as part of three-piece suits, but there’s an equally large number of guys who opt for the waistcoat and no jacket look. It’s a smart choice to look suave in the office or feel smart without a jacket causing too much warmth.
It’s always fascinating to see how fashion changes with time, particularly when it comes to men’s tailoring. These trends certainly seem a lot better than the ones of previous years – especially if it means we won’t see ultra-skinny suit trousers ever again.