Materials

Wool

Wool is the most versatile, wrinkle-resistant, and comfortable fabric, making it the most popular suit in the market. Wool also lasts longer than most other fabrics, is very breathable, and has the ability to absorb moisture, thus keeping you cool on the even the hottest of days.

Seasonal Wear:

• Summer Suits
  • The breathability of wool makes them the most popular summer suits. If you only want one suit that can be worn year round then buy a summer suit and wear it with a trench coat during the cold winter months.
• Winter suits
  • Buy suits made of heavier and thicker materials. Such materials include suits made from wools or wool/polyester blends. An advantage to wearing heavy wool for day-to-day use is that there will be noticeably less wrinkles.

Advantages

• Most durable fabric
• Wrinkle-resistant
• Can be worn as both a summer and winter suit
• Breathes easily
• Tailors well
• Fade-resistant

Other Considerations

• Must dry clean
• Regular cleanings will create higher expenses (for those who wear suits every day)
• The price for a tailor-made wool suit generally runs from seven hundred to a few thousand dollars

Wool / Poly Blend

100% polyester suits are not as popular now as they once were. The most common use of polyester in suits is with fiber blends such as polyester/wool, polyester/viscose, or polyester/rayon blends. The Poly/Wool blend is a very popular suit, especially the 50% polyester/ 50% wool or the 30% polyester/ 70% wool blends.

Advantages

• Hard to wrinkle
• Hard to shrink
• Less expensive than many materials
• Low water absorption levels
• When blended with other fibers polyester helps the clothes wear longer and hold up better in colder weather

Other Considerations

• 100% polyester suits do not have a natural feel, look cheaper, and trap body heat

Patterns

Suit patterns are just as important as the style, fit, and color. The two most popular suit patterns are:

Solid:

Solid suits simply consist of one color. They are neutral and safe for all occasions. Variations are achieved by varying the style of the suit (pockets, lapels, buttons, etc.).

Pinstripe:

Pinstripe suits have vertical lines of color evenly spaced throughout the suit. Stripes of color can vary in thickness. Pinstripes give off a more authoritative look.

Colors

Key colors you should purchase before any other suit are blue and grey. Safe colors that are stylish and won't stand out too much are blue, black, grey, and tan. When choosing a suit color it is important to know what you're looking for. Three important things to consider when choosing your color are:

1. The Occasion

What is appropriate? For example, black is socially acceptable for a funeral, however purple is not.

2. Skin Complexion

What is the best match for your skin tone? For example, extremely fair-skinned men should not wear a khaki suit.

3. The Message

What does color imply? For example, black shows confidence whereas white suggests a more relaxed aura.

 

The following will aid in your decision:

• BLACK: Black conveys power and confidence and is appropriate for almost any occasion.
• GREY: Deep charcoal gray is flattering and versatile. Lighter grays go with almost any other color, but make sure to add flavor with shirts and ties to avoid a dull look.
• BLUE: A tranquil color that can have a soothing effect on others. Dark blue indicates authority, while lighter blues appear friendly.
• TAN: Shows masculinity but is not always the best choice for fair-skinned men. For a better presentation wear tan suits with very deep, dark colored shoes.

Style Variations

Our tailor-made suits offer a number of variations to let you, our customer, have a hands on designing experience from the ease and comfort of your own home. The various design options available include:

The Jacket

• Buttons

  The two most common styles are single-breasted and double-breasted jackets.

  Single Breasted

  • Single-breasted suits have anywhere from one to four buttons, with two and three button being the most common.
  • One-button suits are more acceptable in social settings rather than being worn as a day-to-day business suit.
  • Two-button suits show more of the shirt and tie and therefore can offer a slimming effect.
  • Three-button jackets are the most traditional and can give the illusion of height if worn properly.
  • Four-button suits are more for those looking to make a fashion statement rather than going for a classic look. These suits look best on tall, slender men.
  • THE BOTTOM BUTTON SHOULD NEVER BE FASTENED (the one-button jacket being the only exception).

  Double Breasted

  • Double-breasted jackets generally have either four or six buttons. On six-button jackets, only the lower four are actually for buttoning. A DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKET SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNBUTTONED WHEN STANDING.
  • Available upon request.

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• Lapels

  The two most common styles are: notched and peaked lapels.

  Notched Lapels

  • Have a wide V-shaped opening where the lapel and collar join.

  Peaked Lapels

  • Flare out in a sharp point with a narrow, deep V where the lapel and collar join. This style is very formal and most commonly found on double-breasted jackets. Peaked lapels on a single-breasted jacket raise the level of formality, but are usually only available with custom-made suits.

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• Vents

  Vents are flap-like slits in the back bottom of the jacket. Three common styles are: Center-vented and Double-vented.

  Center-Vented

  • Very popular on American suits, have a single slit at the back, allowing the jacket to expand at the bottom when sitting.

  Double-Vented

  • Jackets have vents on either side, generally just behind the trouser pockets, to provide easy access and freedom of movement.

The Pants

• Pleats

  Choosing pleats or no pleats is a matter of preference, though it should be noted that FLAT FRONTS COMPLIMENT THIN MEN, WHILE PLEATS FLATTER THOSE WHO ARE LARGER OR PREFER EXTRA ROOM. The consequence of your decision about pleats may determine your trouser cuff decision.

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• Cuffs

  A general rule of thumb is that tall men should cuff and those vertically challenged should not. Also keep in mind that IF YOU CHOOSE DOUBLE PLEATS YOU SHOULD CUFF, WHILE FLAT FRONTS SHOULD NEVER BE CUFFED.

NOTE: All of these rules are simply guidelines for design, not absolutes. Choose a style that suits you.