7 Mistakes Every Man Should Avoid When Buying A Suit
1. Too long sleeves
Too long and you look sloppy; too short and it looks like you’ve had the same suit since you were 18. Your jacket sleeves should be ½ inches above your shirt sleeves.
Too long and you look sloppy; too short and it looks like you’ve had the same suit since you were 18. Your jacket sleeves should be ½ inches above your shirt sleeves.
2. Too long jacket
In case someone forgot to mention suit jacket 101, the bottom of your jacket should end where your fingertips end when your arms hang naturally.
In case someone forgot to mention suit jacket 101, the bottom of your jacket should end where your fingertips end when your arms hang naturally.
3. Wide lapels
Choosing a suit with wide lapels can make your entire look look dated, particularly if the rest of the suit is not well fitted. As a general rule of thumb, it’s best not to exceed 3 inches.
Choosing a suit with wide lapels can make your entire look look dated, particularly if the rest of the suit is not well fitted. As a general rule of thumb, it’s best not to exceed 3 inches.
4. Too long shirt sleeves
Where your suit jacket can pose pitfalls, so can your shirt sleeves. They should sit comfortably on your wrist and not stick out more than half an inch from your suit jacket.
Where your suit jacket can pose pitfalls, so can your shirt sleeves. They should sit comfortably on your wrist and not stick out more than half an inch from your suit jacket.
5. Too long trousers
While flashing your socks is the current trend, not everyone wants to jump on board. If you want to opt out, get your trousers tailored so that when your trousers skim your shoes, there is only a half-break.
While flashing your socks is the current trend, not everyone wants to jump on board. If you want to opt out, get your trousers tailored so that when your trousers skim your shoes, there is only a half-break.
6. Too wide shoulders
Your suit jacket should be snug across your shoulders—not so much that you Hulk rip out of it when you hunch forward, but a cosy fit should keep you looking trim.
Your suit jacket should be snug across your shoulders—not so much that you Hulk rip out of it when you hunch forward, but a cosy fit should keep you looking trim.
7. Wrong shirt size
There’s a checklist you need to check when buying a shirt for your suit: neck, sleeves, length, and shoulders. You know about sleeves and shoulders, but here’s how to check the rest. When you tuck your shirt in, it should be a snug fit.
There’s a checklist you need to check when buying a shirt for your suit: neck, sleeves, length, and shoulders. You know about sleeves and shoulders, but here’s how to check the rest. When you tuck your shirt in, it should be a snug fit.
If the fabric is roomy, your shirt is too big. To check your neck, you should be able to run one finger between your neck and the collar and no more.
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