13. Cuffing pants and sleeves

Do not fold up your suit jacket sleeves or pant if it is too big or long. It looks very untrendy. Take them to a tailor and get them hemmed according to your height/size.

12. Leaving sleeve tags & vents stitches

This makes you look like an amateur! Before your first wear, unstitch the jacket’s pockets and blazer vents. Also remove the brand label/tag from the jacket’s sleeves. Do it very carefully.

11. Shirt Collar outside Suit lapel

Hey man, what’s wrong? Are you wearing a shirt collar outside a suit lapel? Not a smart movement! Don’t try to pop your shirt collar outside your suit lapel.

10. Sit down without unbuttoning

Never forget to unbutton your suit before sitting down to avoid the risk of ruining it and button popping. It will let you to sit more comfy and prevent creases too.

9. Wearing backpacks with suits

Another common blunder! A backpack may be comfortable to carry, but wearing it over a formal suit? It can ruin your look. You still be comfortable and look stylish by carrying a sling bag or a leather attaché case.

8. Over-Accessorizing

The accessories or pieces of jewelry are designed to complement the outfit and the look, but overdoing this can become tacky. For example, avoid lapel pin, if you are already wearing tie bar and cufflinks.

7. Wrong Socks Selection

Wearing socks that are short and not matching with your suit pants is really a bad idea. So next time don’t forget to match/coordinate socks with pant, which should be long enough not to expose your hairy skin while crossing the legs.

6. Wrong Belt-Shoes Combination

Yes, gentlemen never do this! Wear a belt that matches your shoes in terms of color and finish. If you opt to wear a brown leather shoes, then it will be best to go for a brown leather belt.

5. Matching Ties and Pocket Squares

A pocket square adds masculine charm to your suit, but matching it with your tie is a total faux-pas. Never exactly match your necktie and pocket square in either design or fabric, coordinate them instead.

4. Wrong Tie Selection

So many men wear wrong tie with their outfits. Choosing a shade and/or pattern that complements your shirt & suit is very important. This ultimate guide to matching shirts and ties will surely help you.

3. Fastening all Buttons

Buttoning all the buttons of your suit jacket looks stiff. Avoid fastening all the buttons. Always keep the bottom button unbuttoned of your jacket. Here is the complete guide showing “Sometimes, Always, Never” button rule.

2. Mismatches Shoes and Suit

Wrong shoes will kill your whole look. You should match color of the shoes perfectly to the color of your suit. Here are the examples to help you what shoes color goes with what suit color.

1. Improper Tie Bar

A tie bar or tie clip is a tiny piece of men’s accessory, but add a lot to the outfit. Have a look at the tie bar guide showing the proper tie bar width and where to clip it.