A formal suit is a sure-fire way of dressing for success….as long as it’s worn in the proper fashion. For some top tips on making sure your suit is ‘suitable’ – read on:-
Does your suit make the cut?. Whatever the style of your suit, it has to fit your body properly…now (not 10 years ago,
UGG Savanna 3209!).
Your jacket shouldn’t restrict your movement in any way – and a good guide to see if your shirt is the correct fit, put one finger between your collar and your neck. One finger width is perfect.
Your suit will need a regular visit to the dry cleaners – don’t try washing or ironing it at home!
The classic colours for formal suits are the ‘darks’ – grey, black, blue, charcoal. Light coloured men’s suits, brown or tan are best left in the cupboard. For the best-dressed formal wear look – always choose natural fabrics like wool or cotton (synthetics will make the suit look cheap).
Being broad-shouldered is one thing – just make sure oversized shoulder pads don’t make your suit look like it’s hanging off Brooklyn Bridge!.
The correct length for shirtsleeves is for around 1.3cm of shirt to project beyond the jacket sleeves.
If you’re not built for bodybuilding, you should avoid double-breasted suits as they can make you look even smaller, and if you’re vertically challenged, stick to single breasted jackets.
Try not to put anything into the pockets of the jacket otherwise they could bulge or droop, which will spoil the line of the suit.
Belt, socks and shoes MUST match for a complete, stylish men’s formal wear look
Suit pants need to be well-pressed, with a single crease down the middle of the leg.
Button-up. Men’s formalwear 101 – always leave the bottom button unfastened.
When a man wears a suit, he generally carries an air of sophistication, elegance and class but it is important that the suit fits properly and is co-ordinated correctly in order to make that the first impression is a lasting one …for the right reasons!, says a leading Busselton formal wear supplier, Stepping Up Menswear.