Do you remember International Suit Up Day?

Coming Sunday, October 13th is 'International Suit Up Day'. However, there's a good chance you have no idea what this day is all about. Why was this day created in the first place? What's the reason you should put on a suit on International Suit Up Day? GENTS brings you up to speed with this blog in just a few minutes. After reading, you'll know everything about International Suit Up Day!

It's been quite a few years now since the series 'How I Met Your Mother' first appeared on TV. If you don't count the reruns, it's already been 5 years since the final episode aired. How I Met Your Mother started on September 19, 2005 and on March 31, 2014 the curtain fell on the series. During this period, the series gained an enormous number of loyal fans. In that respect, the series is comparable to the success that 'Friends' (1994 - 2004) achieved. But what does How I Met Your Mother have to do with International Suit Up Day? Everything!

Barney Stinson

As you may know, the group of friends at the centre of this series contains all sorts of special, remarkable characters. One of them steals the show, if you ask GENTS: Barney Stinson. This character loves being single, does laser tag and constantly flirts with women. The most remarkable thing about Barney Stinson is the fact that he appears in a suit almost all the time. Throughout 9 seasons of the series, there are only 18 scenes in which the eternal bachelor is seen without a suit. In addition to wearing a tailored suit, Stinson is also known for his iconic slogan "Suit Up!". With this, he tries to encourage his friends to put on a tailored suit as well. So how is that slogan then connected to International Suit Up Day?

International Suit Up Day thanks to HIMYM

You can probably see where this is going: the fans of How I Met Your Mother took this world-famous quote from Barney Stinson and declared October 13th as 'International Suit Up Day'. In this way, International Suit Up Day is essentially a tribute to the series, and specifically to Barney Stinson. Since the series itself ended 5 years ago, attention for International Suit Up Day has faded somewhat. That's a shame, in our opinion at GENTS. Nothing fits a man quite like a suit, after all. Barney Stinson agrees: he even wrote a song about it called 'Nothing Suits Me Like a Suit'. So join in with International Suit Up Day this year!

Participate in International Suit Up Day

Do you want to participate in this international day for the suit this year? Just not sure how? Essentially, all you need to do is wear an appropriate suit on October 13th. The condition is that you wear a suit no matter where you're going. On International Suit Up Day, you put on a suit whether you're going to work, going to school, relaxing on the couch at home or going out. If you need inspiration, feel free to browse our webshop. GENTS has all sorts of stylish suits in stock that are perfectly suited to wear during International Suit Up Day. For example, wear an elegant 3-piece suit or combine a colourful blazer with a shirt and trousers. Need more suggestions? Then you can always binge-watch the series How I Met Your Mother again to get some inspiration!