10 Things Every Guy Should Know When Buying The Perfect Suit

Formal attire is the sure shot way to go if a man is to look handsome and well-dressed. A dapper gentleman automatically attracts respect and admiration from those around him. But with all this comes the added responsibility of buying and maintaining your impression.

Young men looking to buy suits get so confused and listen to big brands and end up buying something that’s entirely wrong for them or something that’s not fit for them.

For this reason, here is a simple to follow style-guide for all those who are in the dark about buying suits.

1. Tailor

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A tailor is an indispensable part of obtaining a suit for yourself. To avoid embarrassment because of how much or how less fabric you’re wearing, find a good tailor who will stitch the perfect suit for you according to your requirements and measurements. Keep experimenting, you’ll find one that suits your needs best.

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2. Fit

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For a slender figure and build, you should go for a slim fit suit that will compliment your frame and not be overbearing on material and crumpling. For a more robust figure, a modern fit suit would go better to accommodate fuller shoulders, chest, and thighs.

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3. Buttons

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A two-button suit is what’s in fashion and what looks best. For the suit to last longer, unbutton it when you sit, and when standing up, keep only the top button fastened. A three-button suit looks like your grandpa wore them. If you do want a vintage hipster look, go for double-breasted suits.

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4. Material

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Do not ever buy just a suit to go with a similar coloured pair of pants you already own. The ideal look is to get a suit and matching pants stitched with the same material, bought at the same time.

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5. Ties

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Rule of thumb for a tie is to compliment the shirt and the suit with respect to the colour. It shouldn’t be too thin so that you look like a county sheriff and not too thick to attract attention. Patterns are many, and a tie should have a pattern which does not exactly match that of your shirt.

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6. Matching

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Matching your garments is perhaps the most important point to be taken into account. You do not want to appear to have picked out three different items of clothing from three different stores.

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7. Measurements

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What you have to take into account is that you don’t want to look like you have borrowed the suit you’re wearing from someone else who’s not your size. For this reason, ask your tailor to take the measurements which will suit your body, but at the same time, will be comfortable to you.

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8. Colours

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Gaudy and in-your-face colours were never the convention. And they never looked good. For your daily grind, use colours like black, navy blue, or charcoal grey for your suits and pants. For a rare winter party or semi-formal occasion, brown will do, or if you’re a professor or Mr. Bean. Neutral or close to neutral colours for your shirts like white or light blue will go well with any suit colour.

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9. Shoes and Belt

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The leather accessories and absolute necessities are what completes your formal look. Pick a colour from among black or brown. Do not go for flashy buckles or shoes with a lot of stitches or designs. And always remember, the belt and the shoes HAVE TO BE OF THE SAME COLOUR. We cannot stress this enough.

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10. Accessories

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Not a lot of accessorising should be done with formal attire. A good watch and a pair of dashing cuff-links will make you stand out like anything. Make sure the cufflinks aren’t in complete contrast to your shirt and suit colours and are not that shiny too. Keep them classy. A watch with a plain, bright face and leather straps will go a long way in accentuating your look.

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Informed choices, coupled with a good sense of style, and the right combinations will go a long way in getting you your perfect suit. As G. Bruce Boyer once said, “Precision in dress is the neurotic refuge of the perpetually insecure.”

 

So suit up and look legendary!

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