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NOW YOU BOUGHT IT,HOW DO YOU WEAR?
GUIDE TO BUYING TAILORING & SUITS.
USEFUL TIPS.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SUIT.
Buying a suit is serious business. If you want to make a good impression at the office or at an interview then the style and shape of a suit have to be a cut above the rest. To help you we have put together a useful guide so that you can find a suit that is tailor-made to perfection.
COLOUR.
Choose a colour and pattern of suit that you will feel confident in. Classic colours are Black, Navy and Grey. Pinstripes are a popular pattern and give your body a more streamlined appearance.
FABRIC.
It is important to consider the fabric of your suit, as this will add to the overall look of your suit, so choose wisely. Test the fabric by crumpling it up to see if it goes back to its original state. A wrinkled suit is not a good look! There are a wide range of suits made from easy to care fabrics and these suits give you the versatility you need in today’s busy lifestyle.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SUIT.
Buying a suit is serious business. If you want to make a good impression at the office or at an interview then the style and shape of a suit have to be a cut above the rest. To help you we have put together a useful guide so that you can find a suit that is tailor-made to perfection.
COLOUR.
Choose a colour and pattern of suit that you will feel confident in. Classic colours are Black, Navy and Grey. Pinstripes are a popular pattern and give your body a more streamlined appearance.
FABRIC.
It is important to consider the fabric of your suit, as this will add to the overall look of your suit, so choose wisely. Test the fabric by crumpling it up to see if it goes back to its original state. A wrinkled suit is not a good look! There are a wide range of suits made from easy to care fabrics and these suits give you the versatility you need in today’s busy lifestyle.
JACKET STYLES
There are two popular styles of jacket to choose from:Single breasted - this style can be worn buttoned up or openDouble breasted - the breast of this jacket overlaps so that you can fasten it. This style can only be worn buttoned up.
There are different jacket lengths to suit your body shape. If you are short in the body then longer jacket lengths will make your body appear more streamlined. Longer body shapes can wear shorter jackets including cropped styles. Also, look at pocket detailing on a jacket, some have a flap detailing whist others have a slit. The one you choose depends on your individual style. The fit of your jacket is equally as important. The collar should rest flat against the back of your neck and shoulder pads should slightly lift the shoulder so make sure they’re not too big and bulky. Sleeves should fall 5 inches above the tip of your thumb so that your jacket doesn’t look too short in the arm.
There are two popular styles of jacket to choose from:Single breasted - this style can be worn buttoned up or openDouble breasted - the breast of this jacket overlaps so that you can fasten it. This style can only be worn buttoned up.
There are different jacket lengths to suit your body shape. If you are short in the body then longer jacket lengths will make your body appear more streamlined. Longer body shapes can wear shorter jackets including cropped styles. Also, look at pocket detailing on a jacket, some have a flap detailing whist others have a slit. The one you choose depends on your individual style. The fit of your jacket is equally as important. The collar should rest flat against the back of your neck and shoulder pads should slightly lift the shoulder so make sure they’re not too big and bulky. Sleeves should fall 5 inches above the tip of your thumb so that your jacket doesn’t look too short in the arm.
Tailored skirt and trousers
There are different styles of skirts and trousers that you can choose from. Again, this depends on your personal style but it maybe worth investing in both a skirt and a pair of trousers as this adds variation to your suit. Pleats instantly make a suit dressier and can be worn throughout the day and in the evening. Flat-front trousers are slimming and look great slightly longer with a pair of heels. Turn-up’s add weight to your suit, where as straight legged trousers can make shorter legs appear longer.
There are different styles of skirts and trousers that you can choose from. Again, this depends on your personal style but it maybe worth investing in both a skirt and a pair of trousers as this adds variation to your suit. Pleats instantly make a suit dressier and can be worn throughout the day and in the evening. Flat-front trousers are slimming and look great slightly longer with a pair of heels. Turn-up’s add weight to your suit, where as straight legged trousers can make shorter legs appear longer.