Some rules are meant to keep the world in order.
Others… are just waiting for you to break them with style.

When it comes to men’s fashion, especially custom menswear, the “rules” can feel like a cage. But at Brooks Bingham, we believe in something else: clothes that match your life, your shape, and your confidence, not outdated traditions.

Let’s dive into the fashion myths that deserve a gentle push… right off a cliff.

Rule 1: “A suit should always be dark.”

This one had its moment, around the time everyone still wrote letters by hand.

Modern life calls for color. A mens white linen suit, a soft sand blazer, even a muted olive two-piece… these aren’t fashion risks. They’re upgrades.
Light colors make you look fresh, confident, and modern, especially when they’re made to measure.

Rule 2: “Never mix patterns.”

If done wrong, yes, you might look like a puzzle piece.
If done right? You look like someone with taste.

Pair a checkered blazer with a simple slim-fit shirt.
Try a soft striped shirt under a tailored navy jacket.
Patterns aren’t enemies. They’re teammates, they just need coaching.

Rule 3: “You can’t wear suits casually.”

If anyone still believes this, they haven’t met a custom made suit paired with a crisp tee and loafers.

A suit isn’t just business, it’s personality. With the right cut (hello slim fit) your suit can go from Monday meeting to Saturday brunch without missing a beat.

Rule 4: “Black shoes must match everything.”

Nope. Brown shoes exist. Tan shoes exist. Even clean white sneakers earn their place with a tailored suit.

When your clothes are made for your frame, especially a slim fit suit, colors blend naturally.

Rule 5: “Never tailor too much.”

This is fashion’s greatest lie.

A good tailor is magic.
A tailored suit doesn’t change your style, it reveals it. With custom sizing, even a simple linen shirt drapes perfectly.

At Brooks Bingham, tailoring isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation.

Breaking Rules = Finding Your Style

Fashion rules aren’t walls. They’re gates, and gates can be opened.

When everything is made to measure, from sport jackets to custom made shirts, confidence becomes part of the fit.

Break the rules.
Rewrite your look.
And let Brooks Bingham tailor the version of you that feels sharp, modern, and unmistakably yours.