It's all in the way you wear the jacket, how tight the pants should be and how much cuff should be exposed. Photo: Getty
On a recent trip to Melbourne it became increasingly obvious that the men are far better dressed than their Sydney counterparts.
There, I’ve said it.
By that I mean the suit guys, the ones having a chat to each other in Little Collins Street, with great haircuts and expensive shoes.
Drinking coffee outside on the pavement at The European, I stopped counting how many “handsome suited guys” from Central Casting walked past, and were also dotted around the restaurant.
It was like a Victoria’s Secret parade for women.
There were a lot of important, nicely groomed beards – that trend doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon – but in general the Melbourne men have far better haircuts and wear suits that fit like a glove.
The super skintight suit is still a thing in Sydney, whereas in Melbourne, the suits are tailored to perfection, slim without being constrictive.
Guys, make sure your pants legs aren’t too long. Photo: Getty
Of course, the horrible boxy mess of a suit knows no state boundaries, so here are some suiting faux pas to avoid.