Men's Fashion - Suits
There are so many suits out there, which suit is best for you. There are 3 guidelines for finding the right suit for you. First you must think what is the purpose of this suit and what do I want this suit to say about me. Then you must decide based on the first guideline, what color, fabric and pattern do I want. Then finally what style of suit is it going to be.
What do you want your suit to
say about you. Is this
suit for weddings,
special occasions, work,
etc? Are you looking
for a suit that will
make you look like a
hundred bucks, one that
makes you stick out in
the crowd with a fancy
suit, or maybe one that
says I am important and
mean business. These
are the types of
question you first must
ask yourself before
looking for a suit. For
weddings I suggest
staying classic yet
sophisticated, to the
left is an example of a
simple 3 button black
suit from Boglioli which
is a very nice style
suit. This suit is a
classic 3 button style
with a new modern look
to it.
For special occasions and
work, depending on where
you work and the dress
code, I suggest a little
more fashionable suit.
Most likely if your
reading this you are a
fashionable guy or
someone who wants to be
more fashionable. I
would choose a more
modern style that has
the personality you are
looking for. This part
is going to vary for
each of us. Some are
looking to stand out in
a crowd with a very top
notch suit that screams,
I’M FASHIONABLE. Some
are going to want a suit
that says, ” I am
successful “ and others
will choose the ” Check
out my personality ”
suit.
Be
bold in your decision,
if it is a power suit,
buy a POWER SUIT, tell
people you mean business
before you open your
mouth. Let people know
you have a sense of
style. In today’s world
people judge and get a
sense of character
before you even say a
word, so let your suit
do the talking for you.
Now that you have
determined the type of
suit, next is the color,
fabric and pattern.
Color, fabric and
pattern needs to match
what image you are going
for. Black and grey
suits are power suits.
Blue, tans, browns and
other colors are casual
suits. The fabric of
the suit should also be
considered for its use
and the climate you are
in. Going with a
lighter fabric like
linen or cloth for those
hot occasions. Wool
suits for colder
climates. You also can
add character and
strength to your suit
with patterns such as
pinstripes.
With all of these factors in mind you need to now pick the style of the suit. Single breasted, double breasted, 2 button or 3 button, etc.
Double breasted is more of a classic look, used more for formal occasions. Single breasted is the new style these days for the more stylish look. Buttons depend on the length and style of the jacket. Both 2 button and 3 button suits are fashionable right now.
Take your measurements, find out the size of suits that you want to buy. You can go to any Men’s Warehouse and get measured for a suit. Then you can start looking online to find a suit that is going to need minimal tailoring. While you are there try on a few different styles to see which style look good on you. Not all styles work for some body types. Find one that fits you.
As we all know
shopping online can save
us hundreds of dollars,
especially when you are
buying something like a
suit. Here is my
favorite place to shop
online for suits.
Jos. A Bank
- Free Shipping On All
Orders Over $175
www.Yoox.com
- Take
a look at Yoox’s
selection.
www.MensWarehouse.com
- Men's Warehouse
Once you buy your suit make sure you get it tailored. This part is key to having the suit look custom made for your body.
