Previously these had been the reserve of Teddy Boys, Lounge Lizards and people going as the Wedding Singer to a 1980's fancy dress party.
Topman and River Island have taken the lead on the High Street, with H&M not far behind.
This number is from Topshop and can be found here
The suit has a modern short cut which suits shorter men, but makes taller chaps look like they have donned their younger borther's jacket my accident in a hurry to leave the house.
That being said, its fairly well fitted (at least on this model) and the armpits are cut quite high so your sleeve won't ride up when you lift your arm.
The satin lapel is a nice touch, and is complimented well with the smaller pocket on the right hand side.
At £150 it is a decent price. I haven't felt the garment but I doubt its very thick or rich material, but as you are only going to wear it to the Office party or a New Years Eve do, that won't matter because it won't be visiting the dry cleaners very often.
This next outfit is from River Island and you can see the whole page here
Firstly, its darted (you can just make them out on the front of the jacket). This is more of a personal prefernce as I am broad shouldered but very slim, so I need a very fitted jacket.
The colour is also modern without being too brash.
It's also very versatile. You could wear the whole suit to the Office party, on a date, drinks with the chaps, with a white shirt and black tie to work (just) or even with a pair of jeans as a casual day to day jacket.
If you are *very* hip, you could probably get away with a funky t-shirt too.
It's currently going for £95 which is pretty good. It's available in sizes ranging from 36-46 so most of you will be able to get into one.
My main criticism is that it's also a little short. I also fear that any creases would show up very quickly.
However all in all, it's a good piece and well worth a look.
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