If there was only one event on the calendar that gives gents the chance to turn up in their ‘Sunday Best’ it has to be the Melbourne Cup. It’s an opportunity for gents to suit up and step out in fine form and experiment with style, be it brilliantly bold or simple and classic. From neutral stone tones to statement checks, cup day is all about putting your best fashion foot forward.
Styling a clean and classic look with this stone suit from MJ Bale, allows a base to layer in detail. With a dotted detail shirt by Brent Wilson and keeping the circular pattern consistent with my pocket square by Salvatore Ferragamo, a solid black knitted tie by Aquila paired with black Gucci loafers provides the contrast needed for the accessories yet gives a cohesive look. You could easily throw in a waistcoat to this look for added depth and a lapel pin for extra distinction.
The colour palette for Spring Summer is generous, so selecting your full suit of choice for race day can be overwhelming; from red, green, charcoal and navy, I’ve pulled together a little inspiration of Top 10 Suiting Selections to have you in your best sartorial stride.
NARROW-STRIPE TWO-PIECE WOOL SUIT
$4,854 AUD APRX
by ISAIA
MADRID SUIT LIGHT GREY CHECK $675 AUD
by GODWIN CHARLI
THE HARDY SUIT GREY JACKET $499.99 AUD
THE HARDY SUIT GREY TROUSER $249.99 AUD
by HARDY AMIES
GREEN WITH BLUE WINDOWPANE CHECK SUIT 2-PIECE SUIT AT $2,400 AUD
by OSCAR HUNT TAILORS
CRATO SLIM SUIT JACKET $598 AUD &
CRATO SLIM SUIT PANT $279 AUD
by ARTHUR GALAN
MODERN TAILORED MINI STRUCTURED JACKET $449 AUD
MODERN TAILORED MINI STRUCTURE PANT $199 AUD
by COUNTRY ROAD
SLOANE SUIT JACKET $599 AUD, PANT $249 AUD
& SUIT VEST $199 AUD
by CALIBRE
BALESTRI RED JACKET $699 AUD &
BALESTRI RED TROUSER $399 AUD
by MJBALE
DARK RED, PATTERNED EXTRA SLIM-FIT SUIT: ‘REYNO2/WAVE1’ $POA
by HUGO BOSS
NAVY AND BURGUNDY TONAL-CHECK MERINO-WOOL BLAZER $735 AUD
& CHECK MERINO-WOOL TROUSERS $355 AUD
by PAUL SMITH
Enjoy the racers and stay dapper gents.
Robbie – Dapper Lounge
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