There comes a time in every man’s life when an occasion arises to wear a suit. Many fine retail stores such as Men’s Wearhouse, Nordstrom, Jos. A. Bank, Brooks Brothers or Macys either specialize in or have large departments with qualified staff that can help you with your choice. But before you go shopping, keep the following four considerations in mind to make your shopping trip a successful one.
The Purpose of the suit Why are you purchasing a suit? Are you attending a family wedding this summer? Have you just graduated from college and you will be going on a number of job interviews? If you have a new job, your company may request that you dress in suits. Are you a business traveler looking to update your wardrobe? Or are you looking for an all purpose suit that will fit any occasion? In any case, knowing the purpose for the purchase of a suit can help narrow down your selection. Proper Fit is the key to looking good A good suit can last for a number of years; therefore you want your purchase to be comfortable yet look tailored and well fitting. To reach this goal your first step is to take your measurements. You can have someone do this for you at home or any men’s store can also take your measurements. When being measured, stand normally, remember you want to be comfortable and look good at the same time, if you suck in your stomach or stick out your chest when being measured you will lose both a comfortable fit and the tailored look you want. Fitting the Jacket
Lapels – They should lay flat against your chest Sleeves – Let your arms hang naturally at your side, the sleeve should hit where your hand meets your wrist Continue article on next page >
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