Unfortunately, the fitted issue doesn't just stop with suits but extends to trousers and dress shirts as well. Leather, being the material of choice, may end up helping you in the end, because unless you are very "aware" of your sexuality or are planning on going to Munich for Oktoberfest, I can't say that I expect to see the leather trouser running around much of Europe, let alone Prague.

Blue collar comeback

From left to right: dsquared (Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway.com); Gany by Michael Bastian (courtesy photo); Bally (courtesy photo); Richard Chai (Monica Feudi/Feudi e Guaineri)

Work clothes associated with the blue collar industries made a revival on our favorite runways: suspenders clipped to a slightly larger trouser, usually mixed with a well-worn-looking shirt; anoraks and puffers to keep the winter cold out when working outside; plaids and traditional tartans, in all colors, were also seen throughout many collections, perhaps in response to some designers' overly preppy attitude.

Box-made

From left to right: Calvin Klein (Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway.com); Antonio Azzuolo (Filippo Fior/GoRunway.com); Bottega Venetta (Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway.com); Gianfranco Ferre (courtesy photo)

While some designers went to one extreme, with tightly-fitted suits, other designers decided to go to the opposite end of the spectrum, remaking old favorites with a little more "room to breathe" aka a man shape. Boxier shoulders give way to stronger looking men, i.e. stronger shoulders, trousers that fit, which should also be seen as a classic anyway.

Of course, the above are trends that were not only on most runways throughout the major shows but also things that I felt were wearable for the "normal" man. As always, London and Berlin are excellent places to shop for mens clothing but if you can't make it there, stick with the ones you know in Prague, namely the larger department stores.