Men's mix and match suits: jacket, trousers and waistcoat to combine freely
A mix and match suit lets you buy the jacket, trousers and waistcoat separately, for a perfect fit on each piece and complete freedom to combine them. It is also the foundation of the odd suit, the Italian art of spezzato, which turns one investment into several looks. The Jerem Mix & Match Suits selection brings together suit jackets, suit trousers and suit waistcoats to combine according to your body shape and preferences.
Why choose a mix and match suit rather than a set?
Two major advantages. First, fit: few men are exactly the same size on top and bottom. Buying the jacket and trousers separately lets you fit each piece to your body shape, for a perfect drape that is impossible with a set sold in a single size. Second, versatility: each piece can be worn matching or mismatched, multiplying the possible outfits from a single wardrobe.
How to pull off an odd suit?
The golden rule is controlled contrast: avoid colours that are too close without being identical, which create a clash. Go for clear combinations: a navy jacket with grey or beige trousers, a grey jacket with blue trousers. Keep the seasons consistent: never pair a heavy winter jacket with lightweight summer trousers. Limit yourself to three colours maximum, accessories included.
Which pieces make up a mix and match suit?
- The suit jacket: matching for formal occasions, worn as an odd jacket over chinos for smart casual.
- The suit trousers: matching, or worn on their own as smart office trousers.
- The suit waistcoat: it visually links jacket and trousers, structures the silhouette and makes a three-piece possible.
At Jerem, each piece is chosen separately for a made-to-measure combination.
Mistakes to avoid with an odd suit
The main one is fit: a loose jacket over slim trousers, or a waistcoat that is too short, throws the silhouette off balance. Each piece must fit perfectly. Also avoid clashing fabrics (linen with heavy flannel) and colour “false friends” (shades so close they look like a mistake rather than a deliberate choice). A striped jacket is hard to wear as an odd jacket: the pattern looks more harmonious from top to bottom.
Mix and match suits for ceremonies: are they suitable?
Absolutely, and it is even an advantage: for a wedding, choosing the jacket, trousers and waistcoat separately guarantees an impeccable fit on each piece, which is crucial for the photos and for comfort over a long day. The waistcoat lets you stay elegant with your jacket off during the reception. For the most formal settings, keep to the matching suit; the odd suit is better suited to cocktail parties or country weddings.
Why choose a Jerem mix and match suit?
The Jerem Mix & Match Suits selection gives you the freedom to combine: suit jacket, suit trousers and suit waistcoat to choose separately, in a variety of fabrics and cuts, often with alterable trouser hems. Build a perfectly fitted outfit and complete it with our shirts and accessories.
