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How do you wear a modern suit?

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Tannya Bernadette is the Founder of The Closet Edit, a Seattle-based personal styling service. She has been in the fashion industry for over 10 years and has been recognized as Ann Taylor’s LOFT brand ambassador and Seattle Southside’s official Rockstar Stylist. Tannya received her BA in Fashion Marketing and Business from The Art Institutes.

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Try wearing a suit with a modern cut that's a little shorter with really cool socks to show off a nice pair of shoes.

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Is it acceptable to wear a dressy T-shirt under a suit jacket?

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For a more casual occasion, yes. Although, you may want to go for something more snug fitting; otherwise, it will clash with the 'outer garment feel' of the jacket.

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Why do they have two buttons if only top one is button.

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This is just the style of the suit. You are free to button as many buttons as you want. However, only buttoning one is more fashionable.

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How to measure for a slim-fit suit

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You measure for a slim-fit suit the same way you measure for a normal suit. You want the exact sizing of your neck, chest, arm length, waist, back, and legs. Then rather than a little extra room, the suit will be more tapered to your body.

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Does I am unbutton the two buttons of shirt how it looks?

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It depends on what buttons you are unbuttoning. If you unbutton the two buttons in the collar, then this is more than acceptable. However, for work and other formal events, it's usually better to only unbutton one button. Unbuttoning two is a much more relaxed look.

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Do men typically wear undershirts with suits, and, if so, where do I find them?

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Typically yes. Men wear undershirts to keep their dress shirt clean, prevent their skin tone from showing through a light colored dress shirt, and also help with comfort as a dress shirt commonly has stitching that can be a bit abrasive. Most men wear white V-neck t-shirts from Wal-mart or other similar stores. The V-neck allows you to wear your dress shirt with or without a tie and still look well put together. You can wear crew neck t-shirts with a tie if you want.

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How do I avoid sweating? Should I wear a t-shirt, or no?

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A good quality antiperspirant and a dark shirt can do a lot. In very hot conditions, or if you simply sweat a lot, try attaching thin sanitary pads or panty liners to the armpit area of your shirt (on the inside obviously). These will absorb sweat and prevent your shirt being marked.

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Should I button the last button of my shirt when wearing a tie?

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Yes, unless you're going for a casual look.

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Is it necessary to add a pocket square for a black suit?

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No, not typically. But if you do decide to wear one, it should match the color of your dress shirt.

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Should I unbutton the suit when I sit down?

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You don't have to, but it may be more comfortable if you do.

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Do I need to wear laced shoes?

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No, smart slip-ons or monks are also acceptable. As long as you follow the dress code, everything should be fine.

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Can I wear a vest if I am not wearing a tie?

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You can, but this is a more casual look and not for use in work-related or other formal situations.

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Can socks match the dress shirt or shoes, or can they be patterned in harmonic colors?

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Yes, but do not overdo it with prints, patterns or contrasting colors.

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