A man’s suit is one of the most important items of clothing that he will ever wear, it is a sign of his acumen and sophistication. Just putting on a great suit can instantly create an air of self-confidence, it makes the wearer look sharp and put together, ready to take on the world!
If you want to look and feel like you are someone who is really going places, then wearing bespoke suits will be your ticket to success! Today we will take a look at the basic anatomy of a bespoke suit that is designed to specifically fit your unique anatomy, focusing on features that you can customise to suit your individual tastes. A really terrific suit is the sum of all its parts, so let’s examine them!
The Cut – The majority of bespoke suits fall into three categories of cut- slim, fitted and classic.
The slim cut suit hugs your body closely and is a more modern take on the classic style. It has a higher waist and armholes to give you a streamlined silhouette that flatters slender men.
The classic cut suit is just that, a classic that has stood the test of time. It is an elegant style that gives the body more room to move in, making it ideal for larger men, and is perfect for a more conservative look that is still comfortable.
The fitted cut suit lies between slim and classic, it gives a contemporary look that closely contours your body. The fitted cut flatters most body types and is guaranteed to be in style for years to come.
The Fastening – The two styles of men’s jacket fastenings are single-breasted and double-breasted.
The single-breasted jacket is the most well-known and flattering to a variety of men’s body types. This jacket style can sport as many four buttons, or just one, but the two-button fastening is the most popular. This is a suit that is versatile, you can wear it to work, weddings, and for dinners, and dancing. The one-button jacket style is thought to be the most informal look, while three and four-button jackets are more traditional, providing greater coverage over the chest.
The double-breasted jacket went out of style for a time, but like all great fashions it has made a comeback! The style is hard to fit properly off the rack, which makes some men eschew it, but if you have the wherewithal to get one made bespoke, it will never disappoint, you will look positively lordly in it! This impeccable and highly distinguished jacket style can be buttoned in several combinations to reveal more or less of the shirt. The 6 x 2 fastening is considered to be the classic, it is always an excellent choice as you enter the sophisticated realm of double-breasted jackets.
There are more parts of course, the lapels, the vents, the cuffs, and so on, but that is all the space we have for today, our aim being to give you a brief introduction to the venerable art of the bespoke suit. If this all sounds attractive to you, then your next step is to visit your tailor and learn more in person!