STYLE SPECIAL..WHAT EVERY MAN WORTH HIS SUIT MUST KNOW...

WHAT EVERY MAN WORTH HIS SUIT MUST KNOW...

THE TAILOR: “Suit-making is a craft which is perfected over years, so look for an experienced tailor,” says Khapra. Don’t go to a tailor with a photo from a magazine. The tailor might not be able to replicate it and also what looks good on the model in a magazine might not look good on you.
THE FABRIC: Choose the finest wool you can afford. The cost of the fabric you are buying for a tailored suit should be equal to, or more than the tailoring charges. Wool gives a great fall and comes out neat in stitching, it can absorb many a stitching fault because of its flexible weaves. Says Narendra Kumar, “For dryer and hotter climates, it’s better to go for a linen suit while wool and wool blends are used for cooler climes. Velvets can give a trendier edge to your outfit.” Plain fabric is preferable; small patterns are fine but stay away from stripes.
THE JACKET: The two-button suit jacket is a classic silhouette which will make it wearable for years to come. You will never look out of fashion in this silhouette. The single-button jacket is a contemporary silhouette, popular not only for ceremonial suits but also for business wear. Avoid the three-button jacket for suits.
THE LAPEL: The notch lapel is an evergreen style. Slim peak lapels and shawl collars are the flavours of the season. The lapel in a good suit always rolls naturally without making a crease. Lapel edges should be finished with pick stitch.
THE SLEEVES: The sleeves should be slim and finish short of a shirt cuff by at least 1cm.
THE PANTS: The trousers should be of a comfortable fit, not too tight at the front or loose at the back. A smart suit has flat-front pants which are more modern and complement a business casual look. Cuffed bottoms give a good fall to trousers. Never go dangerously low with suit trousers.
THE STYLE: A ceremonial occasion demands a tuxedo or a Mandarin collar suit but for office wear, use a two-button double vent suit.
THE MEASUREMENTS: Personally visiting the tailor for measurements is a must. Don’t give an old suit for measurements; you could have gained or lost weight over the years. Wear a shirt for the final fitting. Don’t try suits over a T-shirt. Wear the kind of shoes you intend to wear with that suit. The wrong shoes (sneakers, for instance) won’t give a good idea about the fall and length of the trousers. Obey the tailor, stand straight and let the tailor do his job. If you move too much trying to look at the measurements, he might go wrong.  TL121202