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dress is to women as a formal suit is to men. These garments are simple
must-haves for a well-dressed individual's wardrobe. Having a suit tailor-made
is certainly the best option, but if you don't have the luxury of time to order
a custom suit, turning to off-the-rack suits can also be a viable option, if
you are patient enough to look for a well-fitting RTW piece. Pricing will
always a contributing factor when shopping for suits, but there are other
things you should look for if you want good value for your investment:
- Quality fabric – Custom suits give you the freedom to select the fabric that you want and you can certainly have the same freedom when looking for a ready-to-wear piece. Non-wools like linen, polyester, and microfibers have their own pros and cons. Linens, for instance are very lightweight and stylish, but they do wrinkle and stain easily. Polyester is a more acceptable choice, especially those with wool blends. If you want a stretchy suit, go for small portions of spandex. Wools, on the other hand, are generally warm and heavy and are the more obvious choice for suits.
- Single/double breasted – Your choice of breast detail is a matter of preference, but double breasted jackets are typically considered more formal.
- Collar – A good collar style hugs the back of the neck without pulling on your shirt or buckling. Your dress shirt should be able to stick out about an inch from the back of the collar.
- Lapels – The extension of the collar, lapels come with high or low notches. The most important to remember when choosing a lapel style is to make sure that they lay flat on the chest.
- Sleeves – The sleeves must end where the hand meets the wrist and shirt sleeves should generally be a quarter inch longer than the suit jacket's.
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