Shawn Mendes came on Vine (RIP), and now he’s evolved into the prince of pop. And when you become one of the most in-demand musicians, the red carpet becomes an attention-grabbing piece of real estate. As happened at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday night in Manchester, England, where the Canadian singer showed off another stunning suit.
On top, Mendes wore a double-breasted jacket that was cut just below his waist, keeping the silhouette symmetrical throughout. It was boxy, flat, and the lapels referenced the chaos of 1980s Wall Street in the best way. Below, he replaced the tie with a white western shirt with a wide collar, decorated with gold cowboy-style collar tips.
The beauty of this suit is that by subtly varying the length of the jacket, you can avoid things getting too heavy. Sure, straight pants would have looked pretty sick, but instead the singer wore a pair of baggy pants, which broke over a patent leather loafer to double the cool vibes on the bottom half of the fit and keep things proportionate.
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Mendes’ look was full of menswear including a pair of solid loafers that look good with almost anything (including baggy pants); An open-collared shirt blends strongly with jeans like a suit jacket; The double-breasted jacket is timeless. The look played with tradition in a subtle but impactful way. By rocking an open collar, he follows many Hollywood men who are ditching ties.
Mendes wore this type of ensemble just a few months ago, when he was in the midst of the VMAs craze in September and faced with the choice… Dress like Dorito or the king of menswearSo he chose the latter. Again, the jacket was cut, and the pants were loose. Basically, the MTV EMAs were just another day at the office.
If we can learn anything from Shawn Mendes’ red carpet suits, it’s to pay attention to cut and silhouette, and find your perfect outfit. Once you have it, lean into it (and let the compliments roll in).
This story originally appeared on British Feverqueen.
