Finding The Perfect Suit

By Author: Barton Loi
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A good suit can be expensive, but it will last you a lifetime. Therefore it is important to take the time to make the right choice when buying a suit. The fabric, the cut, and the type of suit all have a big bearing on the overall look of a suit.

The number of buttons on a suit can have big affect on its appearance. Generally, the more buttons a suit has, the taller you will look when wearing it. Because of this, single button suits are only really suitable for tall men.

Two buttoned suits are a classic design and will never be out of fashion, and as such they make an ideal investment piece. They help to create a taller silhouette as well as slimming the waist so are incredibly flattering too.

Three button suits were out of fashion for much of the 2000s, but they are back in with a bang now. They add a lot of height, but they do not usually suit people with short waists.

Shoulder shapes vary widely between suits. Most suits have some form of shoulder padding that ends at the shoulder bone, but some suits, particularly British ones, have shoulder pads that go further into the sleeve, which can help ...
... to create a broad shouldered look.

Lapels come in all shapes and sizes, but the notched lapel is by far the most popular style. However, the 20s style peaked lapel, which gives the suit a desirable v shape, is currently very fashionable indeed.

The type of fabric you choose for a suit depends on when you are going to wear it. For summer wear, cotton and linen make great lightweight fabrics and can look very clean and crisp, however, they will crease.

The vast majority of suits are made from wool, for the simple reason that it is a very versatile fabric, and is available in a wide range of textures and styles. It also does not crease very easily, and is very hard wearing. Barton Loi loves fashion and follows New Look closely and always writes about new products such as mens clothing.