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You cant expect to look all dapper and gentlemanly without knowing Suiting
101. posted on January 7, 2014 at 12:21pm EST
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Its all about BALANCE.
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Before you go totally conservative, remember that the pocket square is where you get
the most freedom and the one place you get to add a little pizzazz to your suit.
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Tsk, tsk, John McCain. Shoulder pads should end at the shoulders. The shoulders are
the hardest to tailor, so make sure they dont stick out or stick up.
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Dark gray is more versatile and goes with more colors.
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Union Made makes really great belts in a variety of leather and metal finishes.
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This look is also more flattering for larger figures, and it gives you enough room to do
that effortlessly casual hand in pocket thing.
10. For a more casual, trendy look, opt for a singlebutton peak-lapel jacket.
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12. The Savile Row Fold keeps your dress pants from
falling off the hanger.
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Watch the instructional video here.
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BIG HEAD = FULL KNOT. SMALL HEAD = HALF KNOT. If youre not sure how
your head size compares, ask one of your male friends. They should be able to give
you an objective opinion.
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But plenty of men break this rule and are still able to pull off the 3-piece beautifully.
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Vests are best worn with single-breasted suits (so its actually visible). if youre 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.
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For a harmonious look, try to match the visible cuff length to the amount of collar that
is visible at the back of the neck.
20. When you get your suit home, youll need a seam
ripper or a small, sharp pair of scissors.
Unstitch the jackets pockets, remove the tack stitches from the jackets vents, and
remove the little embroidered label from the jackets left sleeve. Do this very
carefully to ensure you dont actually rip the fabric or neighboring threads.
21. Make sure that your socks are long enough that
theres no exposed leg when sitting down.
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No one needs to see your hairy gams.
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For a more conservative look, the pants should cover the top of the shoe and parts of
the laces.
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Preferably one with a deep neck so it doesnt peek through. Nothing will cheapen the
appearance of a suit more than a glimpse of undershirt.
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The dimple is the little hollow beneath the knot of your tie, and it gives a slightly
disheveled yet polished appearance to your finished look. Check out this handy guide
on nailing the tie dimple.