1. Burgundy is the colour of the season in menswear. Like the fine wine from France, the deep, rich colour burgundy can add a touch of style to your favourite suit; with a tie, shirt or pocket square.

2. Trench coats are back on the runway for fall. Ditch the parka for wool or cashmere trench coat, double or single-breasted, a timeless look.

3. The flare pant. A modern take on the 70’s pant, slight flare, and wide legs pants are making a comeback.

4. The long scarf makes for a cool look. Wrap around your neck and let it dangle or tuck into your shirt, western style.

5. Plaid patterns are everywhere for fall; coats, shirts, pants, etc. Add a touch of fun style with colourful plaid socks.

6. Paisley and geo prints. An interesting patterned shirt looks great under a jacket, layered under a sweater or on its own.

7. Suede desert boots can be worn with almost any look and come in a wide variety of fall browns.

8. The essential leather jacket this fall is a modern take on the classic bomber jacket; the moto-bomber can be worn dressed up or down.

9. Dark denim in dark blues with black undertones and a structured fit.

10. Snappy socks. Up your sock game with colour and creativity.

Come into the store and let our team spruce up your fall wardrobe.

Mesh

The thought of mesh might be enough to make some men run for cover, but one collection by Emporio Armani included it as part of several different looks. Some of the blazers used zippers instead of traditional buttons and had an outer mesh layer.

Mesh was also used for t-shirts that were worn under blazers or on their own, and mesh knitwear like cardigans and vests were also featured. In less formal wear, mesh sweatshirts made an appearance along with mesh details on some of the shoes.

Red

You may also see a lot of red this summer as it finds its way into several different men’s fashions. On the runways, the tones ranged from classic crimson or ruby to dark berries or blood orange and even some hot pink. When you encounter different shades of red at your favorite men’s stores this summer, make sure to ask for a hand when mixing and matching, so you get it just right.

Vintage Americana

This term may have a different definition with each person you ask, but this summer you’re bound to notice collections that call back to 1940s and 1950s America. Look for Hawaiian prints and Ivy League inspired pieces, as well as styles that remind you of some of the rebels of the silver screen like James Dean or Marlon Brando.

Colorful Footwear

The modern man doesn’t seem afraid to let his colorful side come out, and that will extend to footwear this summer. You may notice splashes of orange, yellow, red and burgundy where black and brown used to reside. This is true for formal and casual shoes across several different styles.

At Joseph’s….

Here at Joseph’s, we continue to offer exciting suits, shirts, ties, footwear, outerwear and accessories. If you aren’t sure which style or colour is right for the season or your own personality, we will customize it for you and give whatever guidance you need. There is something about custom made suits and shirts that really bring out the true you. They fit perfectly, look great and you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner.

Today’s men have quite the sense of style, and have no issue wearing a suit or even a tuxedo when the situation warrants it. The question is, should you rent a tux for your Valentine’s Day? And if yes, which way should you lean?

What’s the Occasion?

A lot of people like to get married on Valentine’s Day to make the holiday extra special and for that ultimate wedding anniversary. If this is what you have planned, then by all means rent yourself a tuxedo and go as formal as necessary.

If you’re not exchanging vows but you are headed to a “dressed up” party or banquet, you still might want to show up in this season’s most stylish tuxedo. Whether you rent a tuxedo for Valentine’s Day or not really does depend on the nature of the event you’re attending, because it will dictate what you should be wearing. You won’t need a tux for a nice dinner and a movie, but a formal dinner and dance is another story.

Match Your Date

Your valentine will also help decide if renting a tuxedo is the right way to go, and what style to get if it is the right choice. It’s so easy to picture a tuxedo as a black and white penguin suit with a bow tie and tails, but that is hardly the case.

You can go with the black, formal look but you can also go with chocolate, khaki, white or grey in single or double-breasted and with a regular suit tie over a bow tie, if that’s your preference. Sometimes, a nice shirt and tie with a vest will suffice. Just make sure you take the time to co-ordinate with your date ahead of time, so your wardrobes complement one another.

The Value of Expert Help

For Valentine’s Day or any day, the value of expert wardrobe help can’t be overstated. We have seasoned experts at the ready, along with suits and tuxedos by Perry Ellis, Joseph Abboud, Jean Yves and more. Valentine’s Day is just once a year, and you’ll only have one chance to make the right decision about renting a tux or not. Give us a call today so you’re guaranteed to make the right choice.