Buying a nice expensive suit is great, but you can’t expect to look all dapper and gentlemanly without knowing Suiting 101.
Here are 10 tips on Knowing Suiting 101:
1. The width of the tie should match the width of the lapel. (As Seen above)
2. A pocket square adds an extra level of polish, but make sure it doesn’t match your tie in either pattern or fabric choice.
3. You should be able to slip your hand between your chest and your buttoned jacket such that it feels snug, but with room to move
4. The top button of a two-button (or the middle button of a three-button) should fall at or above the navel.
5. There are practical reasons for vests beyond just how they look.
A vest is best worn with single-breasted suits (so it’s actually visible). If you’re going to be wearing your suit in a cold climate, a vest can add a lot of warmth. It also adds a formal touch to your suit.
6. The suit jacket should be just long enough to cover your pants zipper and butt.
7. Make sure that your socks are long enough that there’s no exposed leg when sitting down.
8. Always go with the classic Windsor knot for your tie, but use the size of your head to determine whether you should go half or full Windsor.
9. Your tie should always be darker than your dress shirt.
10. For a more fashion-forward look, the pant hem should hit right at the top of your shoe.
Now take these rules and let the people have it with you suit game.
