The Right Fit

Although wearing the correct clothing is important, it won't look good unless it fits right. The best way to make sure your clothes will fit is to get bespoke or tailored clothes, but for those of us who can't afford to get all our clothes bespoke or tailored, it's best to know how your clothes should fit in order to be able to make educated decisions on which sizes to buy. Remember, slim fit clothing is always an easy way out.

Dress Shirts
Your collar shouldn't constrict your neck and shouldnt move when you turn your head. The shoulder seams should be on the shoulder bone. The sleeves shouldn't be fitted enough to see the definition of your muscles, and the cuff shouldn't move up more than an inch when you bend your arm. The cuffs should stop where your palm begins and should not be higher than where you would wear a watch.

Pants
Your pants should fit snugly around the waist and have a slim fit along the legs. They should drape a little over your shoes, so they barely touch your shoes when you sit, but they shouldn't constrict your movement. Feel free to add on a belt if things don't fit completely.

Suit Jacket
The jacket collar should allow two inches of your shirt collar to show. When buttoned, the jacket should not pull into an "X" shape. The second button from the bottom should rest just above your belly button. The sleeves should just cover your wrists, allowing about an inch of your shirt cuff to show. Remember to never fully button up the jacket.

Shoes
The shoe should be fairly snug. You shouldn't be able to fit a finger behind your heel. The shoe should put little to no pressure on your foot. Remember dress shoes always are a little bit bigger then they are.

Ties
The bottom of the tie should just reach the middle of your belt. Also, it shouldn't tighten your collar, but sit just below it. Remember to have the tie tucked under your collar so it is not visible around your neck.

Belts
When wearing a belt, you should feel a snug squeeze. Nothing too tight that would cause pain throughout the day or when you sit down. Remember to tuck the remaining belt strand under the rest of the pant loops.

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-Quinn and Mike