The world of men’s fashion, like any other field, is full of urban myths that are not based on proven facts. These myths are, after all, a convenient excuse for those who avoid investing time, resources, and effort into creating their own style based on objective rules that have stood the test of time.
So, without further ado, in today’s article we will debunk the four loudest myths in the world of classic menswear. Let’s begin!
1. Elegance Is Only For Special Occasions
This is, from the start, a misconception based on a lack of understanding of elegance and style. Being elegant does not necessarily mean wearing a suit. Elegance involves good taste, grace, and a solid knowledge of a few basic rules for combining clothes. Elegance is the triumph of harmony over vulgarity. Any of the five dress codes (black tie, business formal, business casual, smart casual, casual) can produce elegant outfits. Among these, casual style stands out precisely because it gives you the chance to look good in the most mundane moments of life, such as walking the dog or a quick supermarket run. Thus, paradoxically, this myth is both true and false at the same time. A truly elegant man makes a “special occasion” out of any life context.
2. Elegance Costs Money
In the past, elegance was associated with the upper class, hence the conclusion that being elegant meant being wealthy. While historically justified, this notion is fading today, as clothing manufacturers have learned how to deliver premium quality at reasonable prices. This gave rise to the idea of affordable luxury, which, it’s worth mentioning, our S-Bespoke service fully covers. It’s no less true that a bespoke suit will never cost as little as one off the rack, but the quality is incomparably higher and comfort greatly increased. As a result, the cost per wear decreases and the lifespan of the suit increases. What more could you want?!
3. The Suit Is Not Comfortable
This is an unfortunate misconception, arising from mass-market production, which offers suits based on predefined patterns and low-quality materials. A suit made from a mix of cardboard and petroleum cannot be anything but terrible! It’s not the suit’s fault; the source from which you bought it needs to change. Even the most restrictive garments, such as ceremonial outfits, if made from natural fabrics and tailored to your body, will provide comfort and freedom of movement.
4. The Suit Is Hard To Maintain
It’s true that a suit requires more care than a 10-dollar T-shirt, but this reflects how much attention and self-demand a man has toward himself. Still, maintaining a suit is easier than it seems, and we wrote an article HERE about it. Essentially, cleaning, ironing, storing, rotating, and minor adjustments are the golden quintet for extending your suit’s lifespan. Additionally, we wrote a great article HERE about shoe care. By reading and applying them, you’ll see for yourself how unfounded this last myth really is.
In conclusion, this article aimed to briefly explain why the myths in the world of classic menswear are baseless. And our conclusions are clear: 1) Elegance is only for special occasions, because a truly elegant man makes a “special occasion” out of any context. 2) Elegance costs money, as over the long term, it more than pays for itself. 3) The suit is not uncomfortable, as long as you choose the right source. 4) The suit is hard to maintain, simply because you didn’t know those little secrets that make the task easier. Enjoy!
