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 [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) 

 



 /  29 September 2020  

#  One Suit, Five Ways  


 Whether you’re back in the office or not, remember there’s more to a suit than a briefcase and tie. SLMan’s resident model Maiya shows you exactly how to work one navy two-piece harder, with five great looks for the modern man…  
 

 



 

 



 

 

 

 

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 "Keep things classic with a simple button-down and pocket square. For the perfect work-to-drinks look, loafers and a great bag put a slightly more fashionable spin on the basics."  
 

 



 

 



 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/HfCjNnuLdjba8J-3faIpGe19-Is=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Ffullsuit.jpg)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/sWIPpz-3jTIRcZGDsdx2kOMhmSE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fsuit2.jpg)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Blazer, £275 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-blazer-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Trousers, £125 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-trousers-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Slim Fit Shirt Easy Iron with Stretch, £33.75 (was £45)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fcotton-stretch-slim-fit-shirt%2Fp%2Fclp60205001) | M&amp;S  
[Larch Navy Tassel Loafers, £85 (were £175) | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fsuede-tassel-loafers-mens-larch-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Huxley Tumbled Leather Tote Bag, £275 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftumbled-leather-tote-bag-mens-huxley-bag-in-black%2F)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/WK9BxkiTrJD4mUS6k-_kwK7usFs=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fsuit-and-sneaker.jpg)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/VIxJmP9iflPUYb-n5Ch01zIiuDs=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fwork-look-3a.jpg)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 "Put a contemporary spin on the look by adding box-fresh sneakers and a clean white tee. Perfect for those not-sure-what-to-wear occasions, just make sure your t-shirt is a boxy, relaxed fit."  
 

 



 

 



 

 

[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Blazer, £275 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-blazer-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Trousers, £125 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-trousers-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Bless Regular Fit Crew Neck T-Shirt, £25 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fcrew-neck-t-shirt-mens-bless-in-white-aw19%2F)  
[Finley Leather Trainers, £120 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fleather-trainers-mens-finley-in-white%2F)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/msbIHsoVtKlXoK9Fp2PZ4aAJaNo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fovercoat.jpg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 "Put a weekend spin on the trousers with some clever additions – a chic knit, great coat and off-duty boots create a well-balanced, stylish edit."  
 

 



 

 



 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/0jYMif_HDTx3XQIinmUDytr5kl0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fwork-look-4a-1-1.jpg)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/1NDNuxjBxhTtv0AIQFKKNSYrVXo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fwork-look-4bnew.jpg)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/LW1zYvdkcsrEZWV64lPjxPWaRLk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fwork-look-4d.jpg)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

[Pure Extra Fine Merino Knitted Polo Shirt, £39.50 | M&amp;S](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fbig-and-tall-pure-extra-fine-merino-knitted-polo-shirt%2Fp%2Fclp60463115%3Fcolor%3DBLACK%23intid%3DprodColourId-60463115)  
[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Trousers, £125 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-trousers-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Reversible Trench Coat, £119.99 | Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Fcoats-parkas%2Freversible-trench-coat_77075904.html)  
[Huxley Tumbled Leather Tote Bag, £275 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftumbled-leather-tote-bag-mens-huxley-bag-in-black%2F)  
[Brown Split Suede Safari Boots, £119 | Massimo Dutti](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/shoes/view-all/brown-split-suede-safari-boots-c1867002p8956001.html)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/FJk9hCdM395g4SHzBByNRNVgDck=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Ffull-suit-1.jpg)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/YPnclS0VpLZQO-bSM87fks89mzU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fsuit-detail.jpg)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 "A great tie can make a suit. We like a bold print to contrast with a simple white shirt. A pocket square – this time an unfussy style – adds polish."  
 

 



 

 



 

 

[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Blazer, £275 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-blazer-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Trousers, £125 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-trousers-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Slim Fit Pure Cotton Shirt, £33.75 (was £45) | M&amp;S](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fpure-cotton-slim-fit-shirt%2Fp%2Fclp22188307)  
[9cm Paisley Silk Tie, £120 | Emma Willis](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Femma-willis%2Faccessories%2Fneck-ties%2F9cm-paisley-silk-tie%2F10516758728608352)  
[Black Leather Derby Shoes, £119 | Massimo Dutti](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/black-leather-derby-shoes-c1864542p8973643.html?colorId=800)  
[Linen Pocket Square, £70 | Kingsman + Drake's](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Femma-willis%2Faccessories%2Fneck-ties%2F9cm-paisley-silk-tie%2F10516758728608352)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/zDpdUFaBxxwJj2Y9NpFf59JNKm8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fwork-look-5b.jpg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 "Work your navy blazer harder by giving it a relaxed twist. A neutral colour palette, with soft, comfortable textures will help give you that elusive smart/casual balance."  
 

 



 

 



 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/1pRQtncHfo2BI-reyJKJGQeGlPk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fblazer-and-knit.jpg)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/TWZrXf2t0wBpTPb-9eWVUGTx9N8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fwork-look-5a.jpg)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/k2ELC-Ej5bulELXInqaxPycgij8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F09%2Fwork-look-5e.jpg)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

  
[Dunn Textured Slim Fit Blazer, £275 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Ftextured-slim-fit-blazer-mens-dunn-in-navy-blue%2F)  
[Ode Cashmere Crew Jumper](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=45532&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allsaints.com%2Fmen%2Fknitwear%2Fallsaints-ode-cashmere-crew%2F%3Fcolour%3D4065%26currency%3DGBP%26nst%3D0%26ds_rl%3D9342%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjw2dD7BRASEiwAWCtCb1E04vbCfiPvl2oebTcz9RN6_WApEbPpDeOaV6fbTU47l4N6DSwHKhoCdE4QAvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds)[, £94 (was £188) | ](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/100%25-cashmere-crew-neck-sweater-c1864542p9020603.html?colorId=732)[AllSaints](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=45532&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allsaints.com%2Fmen%2Fknitwear%2Fallsaints-ode-cashmere-crew%2F%3Fcolour%3D4065%26currency%3DGBP%26nst%3D0%26ds_rl%3D9342%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjw2dD7BRASEiwAWCtCb1E04vbCfiPvl2oebTcz9RN6_WApEbPpDeOaV6fbTU47l4N6DSwHKhoCdE4QAvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds)[Slim Fit Corduroy Denim-Effect Trousers, £59.95 | Massimo Dutti  
S](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/slim-fit-corduroy-denim-effect-trousers-c1864542p9026516.html?colorId=707)[icily Pocket Square, £35 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fwool-medallion-pocket-square-mens-sicily-in-soft-blue%2F)  
[Brown Split Suede Safari Boots, £119 | Massimo Dutti](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/shoes/view-all/brown-split-suede-safari-boots-c1867002p8956001.html)

 

 

 

*Photography by Eva K Salvi*

 

 

 

 

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