The stripes in a suit all have their significance
Solid-colored suits are an essential part of a man's wardrobe, holding a firmly established position, while other patterned suits seem to always take a backseat. Over time, men have developed a habit of always buying solid-colored suits.
Next, we'll introduce striped suits. Striped suits break away from traditional single colors, exuding style while maintaining formality. Simple geometric lines can accentuate a man's elegant demeanor.
The classic example of a suit in the movie "Kingsman" perfectly showcased Colin Firth's impeccable and dashing style, embodying the essence of a striped suit. Countless fans are captivated by Colin Firth's debonair British gentlemanly charm, even his walk exudes confidence and charisma.
Speaking of stripes, let's first understand their appearance. On the surface, stripes are simply a series of parallel lines that do not intersect. The different looks that striped suit fabrics can have are due to the thickness and color of the parallel lines, as well as the different base colors of the fabric.
Pinstripes, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary, are "fine striped suits worn by merchants." Each parallel line is formed by repeating dotted stitches, making the texture highly recognizable and representing a clear and simple type of striped pattern.
This inspiration came from the lines on financial ledgers, and was later "transferred" to the patterns on suits. It was then adopted by the banking and finance industry and became an essential item for Wall Street financiers—the "banker's striped suit." Every element on the clothing has its symbolic meaning, and financiers choose pinstriped suits because they hope their profession can be trusted, just like a "ledger." Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed it very well in the movie "The Wolf of Wall Street".
For business professionals looking to shine in the business arena, a dark pinstripe suit is a must-have. Like a lion patiently awaiting its prey, it appears calm but may unleash a powerful attack at any moment.
Unlike clear, fine stripes, chalk stripes are typically made up of two to five threads, and the pattern looks more like the marks left by a tailor using chalk, hence the name chalk stripes.
Another advantage of striped suits is that they make you look taller. Whether it's thin stripes or chalk stripes, striped suits are usually presented as a set, and the lines extend from the shoulders down to the feet, creating a good sense of unity and helping to flatter your figure.
