Fashion: The Essential of Buying Suit

Society | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

First, let us begin with the color and patterns. If you are unsure of what is in style, stick to solids and certain stripes, such as pinstripe, chalk-stripe, beaded-stripe and multi-stripe. Linen suits have become more popular as of lately, however, linen wrinkles quickly and is terrible for traveling.

Next is determining your correct size. This may require getting measured by a tailor, if one is available. If not, you will have to use trial and error and try on a few different sizes to see what feels and looks best for you. Sizes generally range between 36 and 48, and between extra short and extra long. This means there are 21 different sizes so you are sure to find one exactly right for you.

The collar should fit snugly around your neck without wrinkling. The armholes should not feel restrictive. While trying on the suit, reach for the sky and see how comfortable it feels. Your shirt should be exposed 1/2 inch above your collar and Ѕ inch past the end of your suit sleeve. Three and four button suits are more modern styles and are somewhat more casual. Two button suits are classic, while double-breasted are the most formal.

If the suit does not fit perfectly, do not buy it, even if it is marked down for a large discount. Men often make the mistake of thinking that if they buy it on sale, they can have it altered to fit them properly. When it comes to suits, the only things you can alter safely are the sleeves and the length of the pants.

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