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21st Century guide to the perfect suit

Francis O’Callaghan

J Marie Clothing

23/10/2016

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“Dressing is a way of life“

Yves Saint Laurent

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How to buy a suit that fits

• Before we delve into what size of suit to buy or a guide to suit size, let’s take a look at the process of purchasing a suit.

• The ability of a suit to seize attention, the fanfare involved, and the corporate feel are all key aspects to designing suits for all occasions

• The best custom suits are not designed by just any tailor or a designer based out of a corner shop

• A professionally trained tailored is required to handle that, and that is probably one of the reasons why suits, especially men’s tailored suits come at a high price

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Tailored suits

• In today’s society, Most of us have become one suit funeral and wedding guys.

• We only get to wear suits to important and special occasions such as weddings or funerals, and we might never wear them again until the next important occasion.

• Even those who wear suits frequently, on a day to day basis are steering away from expensive tailor made suits.

• it is important that we don’t get drawn to road side quasi men’s suits and tuxedos who advertise as ‘master tailors’

• If you are seeking the best suit for your size there are numerous online retailers all offering premium products at an affordable price.

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The construction of a men’s suit

• Buying a custom men’s suit requires that you know your suit’s construction

• The shoulder is one of the most important characteristics to look out for in a suit’s construction.

• The construction of a good and for that matter an excellent tuxedo suits would most likely depend on the button configuration the suit comes with. This should be another guiding principle when you are buying a suit

• Let’s rest our suit’s construction guide here and look at the real size of a suit and how you would get one that fits you well.

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Knowing your measurements

• Even before you know how a suit should be constructed to be a good fit for you, one important thing you need to keep in mind first is your measurements.

• In modern day society, there are numerous tailoring stores that take the time and get your measurements from head to toe.

• Since getting a well-fit waist can in many cases be a difficult task, the best thing to do is to get a tailor who can adjust the size of the suit’s waist to suit your build and size.

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What is the perfect size for your suit?

• Now that we know what to look out for in a general suit, let’s look at size and how to select a size that will suit you (no pun intended!!).

• Size differs and you need to look at all the angles that make up the entire size of a suit including the sleeves, shoulders, body, length and the collar.

• See how these parts combine to give the perfect size.

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Length of the suit

• One thing you need to look out for is the length.

• The length of the jacket will determine the body’s balance at the upper body, while the trouser will dictate the lower shape of your body.

• If there are errors with the length of either the jacket or trousers, it will strongly affect the way in which the suit sits...

• Most men’s suits come in a wide range of sizes from small all the way up to 5XL, however it is normally prudent to get measured for an expert to avoid poor fitting suits.

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Pay attention to patterns

• Many novices in the suit industry might see a solid coloured suit as an ideal investment, if the patterns are not chosen correctly this can be a fashion catastrophe

• The best option is to always select the sharp and smart looking patterns

• Don’t turn patterns into decorations; just keep them moderate and simple

• Getting a good pattern also puts you in an advantageous position as it can very often compliment some of your other bodily features.

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Single and double-breasted suits

• The big boys in the business world, predominantly in Silicon Valley and Wall Street, always wanting to look corporative and business-like, opt for double breasted in most cases

• If you happen to be well- build with the perfectly aligned shoulders and hips, you are one of the lucky few who will have access to a vast range of off the shelf suits.

• Single and double breasted suits are readily available in most high street stores, if your budget allows for a tailored suit you could also delve into the world of customized clothing.

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The build of a suit

• There is a space found between your suit’s outer fabric, the inner lining and the canvas in between.

• This canvas determines the final shape of every coat, be it off the shelf or tailored. In many suits, you can find the canvas stitched or stuck to the fabric’s outer layer.

• Predominantly for customized suits, the stitching is done by hand and therefore requires an expert, this is when the cost starts multiplying

• By shopping around and by dealing with ‘tailoring apprecentices’you can very often find extremely affordable suits which are surprisingly well made.

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A suit- centered guide to wearing the best tuxedo• A good tuxedo suit/tie doesn’t wear itself.

• Finding the right combination is a skill that very few men have mastered.

• Again, speaking with someone in the industry can go a long ways towards making you look that million dollars.

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Choosing the right neckwear

• One thing you need to consider prior to purchasing any suit or tuxedo is the neckwear.

• This might depend on the occasion; a corporate meeting with your board of directors, a formal dinner with some of your business associates, or just a casual meeting with a friend.

• Most people opt for a bow tie, which are generally a safe choice.

• Selecting good neckwear that will match well with your tuxedo is the first step towards looking good.

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Choosing the right shirt

• For most occasions, it is advisable to wear a white shirt under a black

• A black shirt under a black suit jacket will not give you that stand out factor like a white shirt.

• What you need to look out for is the contrast, as it is an important element in achieving the final style.

• The collar is an equally important consideration when selecting a shirt. Shirts with turn down collars are often a popular choice for all situations and occasions.

• If you decide to wear a tailcoat the best collar type is a wing-tip shirt.

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Choosing the best waist covering

• When it comes to protecting and keeping a streamlined impact of a classic tuxedo, the waist covering is an important element

• You can use this covering to ensure that the white triangular part of the trouser, is successfully hidden away.

• You can go for a cummerbound waist covering. There’s also the low stance waist covering though this does not seem to serve as much of a covering.

• Though you have these options not all these waist covering options, the end choice is up to you and what you feel is most likely to sit well with your body shape

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Do you agree with us?• If you want to impress your business colleagues and command

respect, if you want to impress the fellow go-getter friends, or you just want to look your very best, you need the best men’s suit or tuxedo. The best suits however, are not easily found unless you search in the right places.

• Make sure to leave us a comment letting us know which design our readers feel is the best winter look.

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