How to wear a suit off-duty

Tailoring doesn’t have to stay confined to boardroom presentations or formal weddings. In fact, modern suiting is at its most potent when stripped of its rigid formalities and reimagined for daily life.

1. Separate the Pieces

The fastest way to take the stiffness out of a suit is to break up the pair. Wear your unstructured blazer over an open-collar linen shirt or a premium heavyweight cotton tee, paired with wide-leg selvedge denim or relaxed chinos.

2. Swap the Footwear

Trade formal oxfords and brogues for clean leather minimal sneakers or soft suede loafers. The contrast immediately signals ease and intentional irreverence.

3. Embrace Soft Shoulders

Look for jackets cut without heavy canvas padding. Soft-shouldered tailoring moves with you, drape naturally, and provides the silhouette of deliberate sophistication without the stiffness.