By David Marzano
Manager, Adams Fine Clothing & Tuxedo
In March of 2020, the pandemic put more than half the world’s workforce at home in sweatpants and shorts for the better part of two years. But now, in 2023, that time is over.
While the world has seen a shift towards casual wear in the last decade, we’re at a moment in time where men are actually taking the time and putting effort into their looks. While that may lead you to think that suits and sport coats are relics of the past, they are more popular than ever-just from a modern perspective.
Tailoring overall has become more relaxed, unstructured and Italian-inspired, which, put simply, means no padding and no canvas. In layman’s terms, it means your suits and sport coats have become more comfortable. With these soft flexible garments, guys in 2023 don’t mind and are actually excited to wear a jacket to work or when relaxing.
Which is why, at Adams, we’re leaning heavily into these looks, but done our way. We believe in the timelessness of a garment that is well-made and will last you for years, yet still modern looking.
Suiting
- Lightened Up-Suits are overall lightening up, in both construction and color. Lightly canvased garments in lighter shades of blues, grays and earth tones are prevalent.
- Classic but modern-Cut in a classic, timeless style, the suit in 2023 should look great now and for decades to come.
Sports Coats
- Plaid is still going strong in 2023, and for spring, we’re seeing lighter and bigger patterns.
- Lighter blues and grays are a classic, but shades of green and berry red are the season’s most popular colors.
Pants
- Two Words: Five Pockets
- Five Pocket pants are the king of pants in 2023.
- Shades of navy and mid-gray are the first two pairs you should get.
- Then lighten it up with shades of tan and pearl gray; you’ll be surprised how much they go with.
Shirts and Knits
- Shirts with small indiscrete patterns with a white background are perfect on their own or layered underneath a shirt or sport jacket.
- Polos and knits in pastel shades of baby blue, sage green, lavender and pink are a way to add some seasonal pop to your outfit without looking like you’re at an Easter parade.
The Go Anywhere Look
- We’re seeing these perfectly-balanced, sharp, casual outfits that are perfect anywhere, any time.
- A sportcoat, combined with a dressy pair of jeans or Five-Pockets is a perfect high/low combo that is as modern as it is versatile.