Men's Suits
Whether you have a
wedding to attend or simply want to impress your girlfriend's parents at a fancy dinner, shopping for a
men's suit is important. There are a lot of things to consider: colour, cut, where to buy, what shoes to wear, and so much more! This guide will help to dress you from top to bottom.
Dress Shirts
You need to start with a
formal dress shirt that's going to cleverly match your tie and jacket. Fortunately, you have lots of options.
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full cut. Slim cut will snugly fit your build while regular cut will allow for a little more room all around. The full cut is a bit longer in the front and can accommodate men with bigger statures.
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linen shirts, which are made of lightweight material and are better to wear in the summer months.
Ties
There certainly are a lot of options when it comes to choosing
ties. The number of colours and patterns can tend to create some confusion. Ties can be made out of materials such as
Tie styles can vary as well and have a skinny or narrow shape instead of the traditional wider model.
Suit
So you've picked out a nice shirt and tie that complement each other. Time to find the suit! Fit is very important when it comes to shopping for formal wear. You want to make sure that you are going to be comfortable in whatever style you choose and you want it to look good.
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jacket buttons on the front, depending on which style you prefer.
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Trousers: Typically these have two pleats in the front and can have one or two cuffs on the bottom. Consider getting the bottom tailored if they seem too long.
* Materials can range from
wool.
* The most popular
suit colours are light grey, dark grey, and navy. There are also plenty of other colours to choose from, such as brown, tan, or olive.
* Styles can range from plaid to stripes to solids.
Shoes
Make sure your shoes fit comfortably- no matter what event you are attending, you don't want to deal with aching feet all night. Also, be sure to match your footwear to the rest of your attire. Obviously, black shoes and a blue suit would not match, but brown shoes with a navy suit would look nice. Here are some popular brands with varying price ranges to get you started:
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Rockport
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Kenneth Cole
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Calvin Klein
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Steve Madden
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Ben Sherman
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Kickers
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Hush Puppies
Accessories
A few more odds and ends you might want to consider:
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