You don’t have to go to a Milan or Florence fashion show to see well-dressed men. If you walk the streets of Italy you will see stylish men of all ages. And they all make it look so effortless. Actually, in Italian, there’s a term for it: sprezzatura, a studied carelessness. Let’s take a look at some style tips that you can follow to dress like an Italian.

Wear your size.

Italy is the birthplace of tailoring, so it’s no coincidence that Italians like to wear clothes that fit. Make sure your suit jacket or blazer fit properly at the shoulders, sleeves and length. For pants, the waistband should be snug, not overly tight. The front hem of your pants should fall where it meets the front of the shoe.

Wear some colour.

Italian men are great at injecting colour accents to their outfit in small doses. They wear lighter and neutral shades such as white, sand, soft grey and pale blue. They purposely add one colourful piece and keep the rest more muted.

Wear accessories.

Italians are masters of styling pocket squares not aiming for neat or precise folding but a more casual look.

Wear a watch.

Italian men have a knack for sizing their watch straps so that they grip the exact spot where the wrist meets the hand.

Wear sunglasses.

Never leave home without your sunglasses. Italy is known for its excellence in eyewear so it’s no wonder Italian men invest in good, stylish sunglasses.

Wear loafers.

Loafers are an easy and practical way to add a cool vibe to nearly every outfit. Choose colours like red, blue, tan, black, and dark brown. And don’t forget about the sockless look. For the sockless look, Italian men wear no-show socks with their loafers.

Wear quality items.

Made in Italy is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and design. Italian men know this and invest in clothing and accessories that will last. A typical Italian man doesn’t own a lot of clothing but what they own is of good quality. There’s a saying in Italian for this idea: poco ma buono – little but good.

I hope you found these tips inspirational, and if you’re looking for shirts and accessories to help you dress like an Italian, visit our shop in the Distillery District or browse our e-store.

Alla prossima – until next time. Arrivederci.