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Fix Up With a "Broken Suit" This Summer

  • By Neely Khan
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  • 12 Jul, 2018
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Read Our Top Tips to Show You How

Trust us here, despite the misleading title “broken suits” are contemporary and incredibly versatile. In a nutshell, they portray the art of fashionable “mix and match”. This trend of combining separate colours and fabrics is sophisticated and a somewhat life-saver when you need an all-new summer wardrobe.

With the UK experiencing its first heatwave of the year, there’s no need for you to break the bank on dozens of brand-new summer suits. Of course, quality and tailored fitting is a must, but we’ll show you how with the idea of a broken suit, you can you whip-up several different seasonal styles. All you need are a few stand-out essentials.

Tip 1: Stick to Similar Fabrics

Whilst we’re advocates of being adventurous and teaming a two-piece cotton suit with a linen shirt, it’s very easy get carried away and create unpleasant mixes, too. 


A little bit of fashion intuition goes a long way. Be sensible with your choices, wearing three or more different fabrics in one suit is a straight-up faux pas. Consider the varying textures and weights of materials too; for example, combining a wool blazer with cotton trousers (and vice versa) won’t look “balanced” and will attract attention for all the wrong reasons.

Tip 2: Choose Your Print

this season and will give your suit a notable edge.

It’s great to be experimental but try one print at a time. For each broken suit you slip into, choose just one pattern and combine it with plain trousers or a blazer (depending on your choice), in a colour that brings the entire outfit together well. Sticking to just one print will avoid your suit from looking “too busy”.

Baby blue is a great summer colour. Consider a printed blazer in shades of baby blue, yellow and pink, and pair it with baby blue tailored trousers. Perfect.

Tip 3: Pay Attention to the Details

The modern broken suit is ideal for those who are looking to rock a style that’s unique and quirky. This contemporary get-up works even better when you pay attention to the details, such as shoes, belts or even a statement hat.

You may have noticed in various style and fashion magazines, that catwalk models sport bright, boldly printed socks with both smart and casual suits. If you’re feeling adventurous, teaming a broken suit with a pair of your own, will make you look absolutely summer-ready.

You could even go one step further and ditch the socks completely; how about trying a pair of man sandals with your next mixed-up suit? An ideal look for summer barbecues and casual get-togethers.

At Zebel Bespoke, we’re big fans of mix-and-match ourselves. We combine classy, high-quality designs with ideas that are unique and contemporary. So, for more tips about your new summer wardrobe, get in touch now and we’d be happy to chat.

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