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 There is no denying that an ill-fitting suit can distort one's physical personality and cause a damaging effect in social circles. So getting the right suit material and having it professionally tailored is of paramount importance. People planning to buy suits must first obtain their correct physical requirements. Any reputable retailer will provide this service and furnish you with the sizes pertaining to neck, shoulders, sleeves, chest, waist and inseam. Once you know these six different sizes, you can comfortably start shopping for men's suits.
No suit, however well tailored, is going to look good unless it is of the right fabric. Most people will agree that the right material is worsted wool which include gabardines or mid-weight corded wools. The 'Super 100' where the yarn has been heavily twisted more than the usual 60-80 twist wools, is indeed very popular these days. Worsted wool fabric and its variants will spring back without wrinkling after it is squeezed. Just remember that worsted wool suits will make you look stately and they are typically good year-round regardless where you live.
 A key factor in any suit is the waistline of your trousers. The waistline measurement is critical as both undersize and oversize can create problems. You must feel comfortable with the waistline measurement and you should be able to stick two fingers into the waist while wearing the trousers. As far as pleats are concerned, it is purely a question of personal preference. However, fashion designers say pleats are better for those with protruding stomach and not needed for those who are slim.
Another important point to note is the perfect length of your trousers which should a little beyond your ankle. To be precise, your pants should reach your shoes and have a slight break. Though cuffed or non-cuffed is a matter of your choice, experts say that cuff-less makes you look taller if you are of short-stature and cuffs looks better on someone with long legs. Again your sleeve length should be absolutely perfect lest others get the impression you had borrowed someone else's suit. Please know that if the sleeve covers your shirt cuff it is deemed to be too long. It should just reach the base of your thumb, revealing a half inch to an inch of your shirt cuff.
In the final analysis, while wearing the suit you should be able to stretch and bend comfortably. Make sure that you are able to freely move your arms. Also try to sit and stand a couple of times to satisfy you do not experience any discomfort with such movement.
 The
next question that arises is how many suits are really
necessary. The bare minimum should be three suits as even
if you have one at the laundry, two are available in rotation.
It is appropriate that your first suit should be in business
blue color and single-breasted. The second suit may be
in solid charcoal or oxford gray color and also single-breasted.
These two suits will be the two premier suits to be worn
for all important occasions including business interview,
conferences and all other important gatherings. As regards
a third suit, it can be of either a mid-blue or pale gray
color. You could also opt for a heavier Flannel type or
lighter tropical wool. All of these are acceptable options
for a third or fourth suit which will be worn for less
important occasions. Always bear in mind that richness
in fabrics and perfect tailoring are the keys to good
suits.
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