BETWEEN Baseball Caps and Tailoring: Embracing Sprezzatura
If there’s one person that you don’t want to be sat next to at a dinner party it’s the “perfect person”.
You may fear notions of comparison, but that’s not the real reason they’re a shit wingman. Perfect isn’t fun. Story, effortlessness, even a little scandal make for company that you wont forget. And without being dramatic, such is life. It’s the challenge of the downs that make the ups so rewarding; it’s the risks that really make you feel like you’ve lived. In life, I guarantee your most adored people, are some of your most perfectly imperfect people.
Formal outfits that carry this character full imperfection are often just as attractive. This is because of an idea known as “Sprezzatura”.
Sprezzatura is an Italian term that refers to a kind of effortless elegance or nonchalant imperfection. It's about creating a look that's put together, yet also a bit undone. Being at ease with the imperfect is overwhelmingly appealing, because it is the sweet spot of finding fun in confidence, plus…
IF YOU CAN CARRY IMPERFECTION WITH EASE, YOU REASSURE OTHERS THAT THEIR IMPERFECTIONS ARE COOL WITH YOU TOO.
The tradition of sprezzatura is a little enigmatic, as it should be. there’s no formula for it, otherwise it would lose its nonchalance. It should be about you finding your little touches and quirks that you enjoy in formality. That’s your identity.
One way to embrace sprezzatura in your style is by pairing casual baseball caps with more formal tailoring. This unexpected combination can create a unique and stylish look that's both fun and sophisticated, and that communicates a sense of relaxed confidence. I personally love the mix of high/low.
There are a few reasons why baseball caps work so well with tailoring. First, they add a touch of ease to an outfit that might otherwise feel too serious or stuffy. By wearing a cap with a suit or blazer, you signal that you're not taking yourself too seriously and that you're not afraid to have a little fun with your style.
Second, baseball caps can help you to achieve that sprezzatura look by adding an element of imperfection or playfulness to an otherwise polished outfit. A pop of colour, or a graphic element can all communicate that you're not overly concerned with perfection, and that you're comfortable in your own skin; a licence for others to be themselves around you too.
Finally, wearing a baseball cap with tailoring can be a way to showcase your understanding of style. Your choice of colour, fabric, fit can all compliment and outfit to tie it together. The idea of sprezzatura also demonstrates you have mastered something to the point that you barely have to think about it. If you can make imperfect work to your favour, you have no enemy.
If you’re going to give this one a try, there are a few tips to keep you from looking like you are concealing a dead trim.
Make sure the cap is the right size and fits well. A cap that's too big or too small can look sloppy or out of place.
Pay attention to colour and pattern. A cap with a bold graphic or bright colour can add interest to a neutral suit or blazer, while a more subdued cap can complement a bolder outfit.
Finally, own it. The whole point of sprezzatura is to make it look effortless, so don't overthink it.
FOR ME, THERE IS NO GREATER EXPRESSION OF SOPHISTICATION THAN BEING AT EASE WITH STYLE & LUXURY.
Shop the juxtaposition below:
