Right guys, I have been meaning to get round to writing this post, especially as many of you are becoming quite the business professionals…
I have chosen a Bond theme as he in my opinion is the guru of suit wearers, and I know you all secretly want to be like him!
Here are some tips to purchasing a Suit:
These are the four most common suit fabrics:
1) Wool
The majority of modern suits are made of wool. It is the most versatile fabric, most comfortable, wrinkle resistant and has greater longevity than most. The fabric is one of the most ideal as well for its ability to absorb moisture, so if you have to wear a suit on a hot summers day it will keep you cool. The most common types of wool suits are merino, cashmere and angora.
Best season: All year long.
2) Flannel
Flannel is quite a heavy fabric, that doesn’t breathe much therefore you will kept warm in any climate. It doesn’t last as long as a wool suit either so it’s not very economical.
Best season: Winter
3) Cotton
Like Wool, this is quite a popular fabric, although not favoured worldwide. It’s durable and keeps you cool in all climates as it absorbs sweat. It’s also quite practical, easy to maintain and machine-washable.
Best Season: Spring, summer, autumn
4) Linen
This might look good if you are on a tropical holiday but its not practical to wear as its lightweight therefore it will only be wearable in the summer months when you want to keep cool. It also creases easily so tread carefully if you are thinking of buying a suit in this fabric.
Best Season: summer.
Single or double breasted?
The two sides of a double-breasted jacket overlap at the front closing. There will typically be two vertical rows of buttons, only one of which has a corresponding set of buttonholes.
A single-breasted jacket only has one set of buttons, and no overlap at the front closing. This more classic, simple look is more versatile and fashionable than the double-breasted and is a better choice for first time buyers. The double-breasted however, is more elegant and refined and usually earns its place in most men’s wardrobes. The double breasted suit is more ideal for tall, lanky men as it puts more emphasis on the width of the chest and therefore can make short, stout men look shorter and stouter so please bare this in mind if you are thinking for buying this type of suit.
Which suits should you buy first?
1) Navy
Navy is the most versatile suit and therefore one of the most important suits you can own. You can wear it to all formal affairs – job interviews, weddings etc.
2) Charcoal
It’s not as versatile as Navy but good enough. If you own a navy and charcoal suit, nice mix of shirts and ties to match them with you can sustain the illusion of owning many suits for a long time. Again, solid colour and single breast is best.
3) Light coloured
Go for light brown, khaki or light grey, depending on what colour suits your skin tone best. This suit is best for the summer to dress down a formal look. If you can pull off a double-breasted look then this is the time to add some variety to the suit silhouette.
4) Black
You might think that this is the logical first suit purchase but in fact their use is rather limited. They are very heavy and harsh looking and aren’t very suitable for daywear. Most particularly in warmer weather’s sunlight, a black suit looks quite out of place when you pay attention to it. Having said that, it does look pretty sharp and on some occasions nothing else will do. Stick with single breasted for the most versatility.
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