The Proper Fit

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The Proper Fit
It seems like it goes without saying that clothes need to fit properly. Yet there are plenty of fashion trends that go against this rule, from over-sized baggy pants that fall down halfway to the knees, to undersized clothes that look like they shrunk in the wash. The trends to over-size or under-size come up from time to time but in general the most attractive looks are those where the clothes fit properly. It is unusual to find any clothes especially men's suits that come off the rack and fit properly. There is always the need for a bit of tailoring. If you can afford it, you will do best by having your suits custom made, but even if you have to make do with suitss bought off the rack, a good tailor can make all the alterations necessary so that your suit fits properly.
There are some basic rules to follow. The jacket should fit smartly, in such a way that it helps to increase your posture, makes you feel the need to stand tall and proud, yet not fit so tightly that your movement is restricted. You should be able to swing your arms freely without pressure or discomfort or having the feeling ...
... that something is going to rip. A great way to test this is to put on the suit jacket, then hold both your arms fully out to the side, move them up in the air, and then clasp your hands and bring your arms down in front. If you bust out any of the seams in your suit by doing this move, your suit is fitting too tight. The length of the suit sleeve should be such that one quarter inch of the shirt cuff shows. That means the suit sleeve stops around the wrist line with just the perfect amount of shirt cuff showing. When you button the suit jacket in front you should be able to put two fingers side by side and slip them down in the front where the suit jacket is buttoned. This allows for enough freedom of mobility that is required. Your pants should fit around the waist firmly but not tightly so that they will stay up without the aid of a belt. There should be enough room in the seat so you can sit comfortably without any feeling of pinching, so be sure when you are trying on the suit you take a seat to see how it feels when you sit down. The pants should have an inseam that is long enough for the bottom of the pant leg to just touch the top of the dress shoes and not be too long so that the pant legs crumples at the bottom on the shoe or that it rests down too far on the heal. When trying on a new suit be sure to bring the dress shoes you are most likely to wear with the suit in order to get the best result from the alterations. There you have it and when you have a suit that fits properly you not only feel great wearing it but you look great as well.

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