The Gentleman’s Guide To A perfect Suit

The Gentleman’s Guide To A perfect Suit

Not many men know what to look when buying a suit. This infographic will show the perfect measurements and things to look out for when buying a new suit.

1. Collar
   The Suit collar should follow the shirt collar very closely – there should be NO GAP. The overlapping lapel should not rise and curve against the shirt, but lie flat at a straight angle.
2. Shoulder
   Your suit should ALWAYS have perfectly tailored shoulders. If they end slightly before, or slightly after your shoulders the jacket will not look right.
3. Shirt Sleeve Length
   Between a quarter and half inch of your shirt cuff should be visible after your suit jacket arms.
4. Sleeve Length
   Jacket sleeves should fall where the base of your thumb meets your wrist. Not below, and not above.
5. Buttons 
   If you are wearing a 2 button suit jacket then only the TOP button should be fastened. If you are wearing a 3 button suit jacket then the middle button should be the only one fastened. The fastened button should never fall below the navel
6. Jacket Length
   Your knuckles should even with the bottom of  your jacket
7. Trouser Length
   You should have around 1 inch of break falling over your shoes. Too much break looks sloppy and ill fitting, where as too little break will show your socks or ankles

Shoes

1. Navy Suits

• Black shoes
• brown shoes
• Red/Burgundy shoes

2. Grey/Black Suits

• Black shoes
• Brown shoes
• Red/Burgundy Shoes

3. Brown Suits

• Brown shoes
• Red/Burgundy shoes