The key to an Autumn wardrobe is mixing it up. In the past few years men have been reintroduced to a more dressed up look. Now feeling more comfortable with the idea they are ready to update the look by mixing and matching some key pieces. The blazer has become a must have to every man’s wardrobe. Versatility of this piece is vital when choosing your new blazer for Autumn.  Here are a few tips to guide you in the right direction in choosing a blazer:

• The blazer can be worn day to evening and should be able to work with various looks.
• A denim blazer will work for day time when paired with a fine knit sweater or can be brought to an evening look when put over a bold woven shirt (think novelty clip spots, or a small scale check shirt updated in bright colors).
• Tweed and herringbone can also be versatile options for a blazer. Look for updates to these classic fabrics in color and scale. Classic browns and blacks for tweeds and herringbones are accented with a royal blue, orange or other vivid colored yarn dyes.
• The fun part about the Autumn season is taking the blazer and pairing it with a complementing trouser. You don’t have to worry about having an exact match.
• Use the tweed blazer with a Deep V-neck and your favorite pair of dark washed denim or Skinny jeans.

• The way of putting them together is that the look is not fussy or contrived. It’s about feeling comfortable with these pieces and using different fabrics, constructions and weaves to create some surface interest/visual appeal.Take Tom Ford’s 2009 collections for example, it shows exactly how to pull off a blazer with variations of clothing and look ridiculously Smart and Suave.

On any night out now in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol etc. you will see a lot of stylish men rocking a blazer. I’m not talking what you used to wear to school or even the really formal suit jackets you wear for work – I am talking a more relaxed blazer jacket which has a bit of flair. Enough to make you look smart, with clean cut lines, but with a more relaxed, fashionable feel.

How To Wear A Blazer

Always make sure the fit is still slim and fitted. When you buy “off the rack” most of the big designers like Vivienne Westwood or Ralph Lauren will still come with a great cut and it’s just about getting the right size. If you go for a more budget fashion store then the fit might not be perfect, but you can easily get a local tailor or seamstress to take the blazer in at the right places and give it a perfect fit on you. These services literally only cost around ten to twenty pounds normally for a great job and will make it look like the blazer has cost hundreds more.

For a casual look that many will wear out on a night out you can go a completely different way; wear normal, fitted or skinny jeans, a Graphic T-shirt and throw the blazer on over the top. You can rock this with a nice relaxed Tasseled Loafer or Boat shoe. This gives off a definite relaxed vibe but will make you come across as stylish just from the fact you have put that little extra effort in with the blazer setting it all off. It adds clean cut style to your image and an impression of wealth.

Handkerchiefs

It can be difficult to get away with bold, bright colors, whether you are a man or a woman. However, men in particular have to be careful about flourishing in vibrant colors, at least on some occasions.

There is no question, however, that a bright spot or vibrant accenting piece in your ensemble can give it what it needs to be edgy. In certain cases, doing so can even lend an elegance and sophistication to what you are wearing. Such as when you give in to the return of handkerchiefs as accent pieces.

With a hanky in your front pocket, you can accentuate your outfit without overwhelming, as a brightly colored jacket might do. You typically want to make your handkerchief match a color in your shirt, tie, etc. or at least make it complementary.

Do not be a cheapskate with your handkerchiefs, either. The standard white one can take you far, but definitely do not be afraid of bolder colors, such as burgundy, a dark green, pale blues — even purple is sometimes acceptable.