What is sprezzatura, and why is it important in men's fashion?

Sprezzatura is all about looking like you didn’t try too hard - even if you did. It’s not about being messy or lazy; it’s a careful kind of relaxed style.

Think of it as controlled looseness: a cuff that’s not perfectly rolled, a tie slightly off-centre, or a collar that doesn’t quite sit flat. It’s about knowing the rules of dressing well, and then breaking them just enough to make it look easy.

Dressing with sprezzatura means respecting formality but not being stiff. You wear the blazer but leave it unbuttoned. You wear the belt but let the end hang. You leave your shirt collar out under your jacket, just a little. It might look casual, but every detail is thought through.

Of course, it’s a balance. Go too far, and it can just look sloppy. But get it right, and people assume you just have great style naturally.

That’s the trick of sprezzatura: making effort look effortless.