As we never tire of talking about style, we had the idea of ​​shooting videos to do it in a free and direct way from you to us. This gives a new video format: Gimmick.
The principle: analyze the outfits of those who dress the best and tell you all their secrets.
The result is that after watching each episode, you will have a whole bunch of gimmicks to apply to get out of your comfort zone and achieve even better outfits.
Previous topics:
- Episode 1: How to Master Color
- Episode 2: Mixing Formal and Casual Clothing
- Episode 3: Wide pants
- Episode 4: From 2015 to 2020, the evolution of style
- Episode 5: Understanding techwear outfits
- Episode 6: Sportswear style
Nicolò laid the foundations for soft tailoring in his recent style treatise .
Now it’s time to practice.
For this first video of the year, here are five outfits dissected in this aesthetic universe.
Yes, you will see joggers and knitted jackets there.
But expect a few surprises too. The fifth outfit will surprise you.
Action !
My outfit to present Gimmick
- Turtleneck: Massimo Dutti
- Overshirt: Camoshita
Outfit 1: soft tailoring with little onions
This outfit flatters the retina.
The colors, well felt and which contrast with each other, have a lot to do with it.
The centerpiece is the coat . The absence of a shoulder seam coupled with a slightly loose cut softens the silhouette.
Its material, boiled wool, is a very good alternative to the more compact woolen cloth of a classic overcoat.
The turtleneck is more casual than a shirt while remaining chic . Wearing it tucked into the pants accentuates this elegant approach.
These light-colored pants brighten up the outfit with a beautiful cream shade.
Finally, the choice of shoes is relevant : chukka boots in suede leather, medium brown.
The shape and the leather chosen take these shoes away from the traditional dark brogues in smooth leather.
There is the right amount of elegance, relaxation and fluidity in the silhouette.
This Korean Instagrammer hits the nail on the head.
Outfit 2: sartorial casualwear
Steve Calder, founder of the Informale brand, is a very good representative of soft tailoring.
This is my favorite outfit of his.
We can first note a very pretty shades composed of olive, khaki, brown and burgundy.
That being said, we can look at the pants.
It has both tailoring inspirations with its high waist, its two front darts and its generous volume. It is also casual with its drawstring at the waist, its hand-rolled hem like you would on a chino and its linen fabric.
Comfortable and elegant, the polo shirt is one of the major representatives of soft tailoring .
The jacket, more of a workwear style, cleverly replaces a blazer . The material, a soft and slightly fluffy moleskin, is similar to a flannel type fabric.
Finally, the burgundy moccasins finish this outfit with a touch of chic. Note that the moccasin is, like the chukka boot of the previous look, more relaxed than the brogue or even the derby.
Outfit 3: Italian nonchalance
An outfit with a more Italian flair: polo shirt, white jeans that brighten up the outfit and... knitted jacket.
Another iconic soft tailoring garment.
As a reminder, we are talking about a garment that takes the shape of a blazer
Elegant shape, casual material and, on top of that, comfort: the knitted jacket meets all the criteria.
Outfit 4: One Coat to Rule Them All
Here's another outfit with a statement coat.
Remarkable for its volume: ample but controlled, with generous length.
But also remarkable for its pattern: a Prince of Wales check with a houndstooth blend.
We are very far from the classic dark, fitted wool coat.
The sweater is a curiosity: it has the particularity of being purple . Color not easy to master, it is easiest to wear on a sweater.
The rather dark color also allows the piece to blend into the silhouette.
The pants also deserve attention. No drawstring at the waist this time. But a soft, comfortable, supple material: corduroy.
Small tailoring detail: these pants also have a pleat on each leg.
On my feet... still moccasins? Certainly. But you don't have to wear one.
You can take the idea of ​​suede leather in brown/sand/taupe/beige tones and apply it to derbies, sneakers with a minimalist look or chukka/desert boots.
Outfit 5: retinal fracture
This heather blue suit is not particularly soft : the material is not particularly fluid, the shoulder is rather structured.
What makes this outfit more relaxed are the clothes associated with it.
First we find this improbable association “white socks + sandals”.
It is not a derivative of “slides + socks” but rather “moccasins + white socks”:
We can note that the sandal, in black leather, is rather closed and does not show the foot too much. Of course, the white color of the socks still draws the eye to this area.
The other piece that calls out is this striped buttoned polo shirt.
Inspired by the polo shirt worn by Jude Law in the film The Talented Mr. Ripley, it replaces a shirt.
Thus, we can notice that the polo shirt and sandals belong more to a summer register while the suit is more wintery.
This outfit is definitely bold and divisive.
Bonus outfit: turtleneck, shirt and Teba Jacket
If I could have put any other outfit in the video, it would have been this one.
Some pieces are already seen above: turtleneck, suede leather chukka boots.
The pants are relatively formal: dark, smooth, wool, pleated.
This outfit stands out in two ways :
- The collar of the shirt extends beyond the turtleneck . It's original and it works quite well, because the color of the collar, light blue, fits perfectly with the rest of the outfit
- The jacket, a Teba jacket . It is a specific type of unstructured jacket which is mainly characterized by this particular lapel, without notch, as well as the presence of multiple patch pockets
Compared to the five other silhouettes, this one is the most tailored but brings just the right amount of softness (turtle neck, Teba jacket) and originality (shirt collar that sticks out).
