Suits for dummies
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Greetings,
I'd like some help from those in the know, please.
I'd like a suit. However, I am, in my professional and personal life, much more of a jeans, sneakers and t-shirt kinda guy. Every now and again I'll go a bit crazy and wear a shirt. I like to think about what I wear and look good, but I pretty much operate within those parameters.
I have an off-the-peg suit that I wear for weddings or (occasional) work engagements, but it's fairly non-descript. I bought it because I needed one and could afford it, but I know nothing about cuts, materials, patterns etc.
However, I'm now living in a part of the world where it's possible to get a bespoke suit made for relatively little. And I like the idea.
This would not be a suit for business meetings or for looking like I went to a good school, it would be a suit for occasions such as weddings, parties etc - but that doesn't make me look like an 80s stockbroker or someone that's just come from the office. Something that stands out a bit but isn't brash or tacky.
However, being utterly clueless I don't know where to start or what to tell the tailor. So, could anyone recommend some sites to check out that might give me some idea of what I'm talking about? I figure if I can collect some images or understand the differences between different types of suit a bit better, I've less chance of looking like an 70s Indian businessman.
Cheers.
I'd like some help from those in the know, please.
I'd like a suit. However, I am, in my professional and personal life, much more of a jeans, sneakers and t-shirt kinda guy. Every now and again I'll go a bit crazy and wear a shirt. I like to think about what I wear and look good, but I pretty much operate within those parameters.
I have an off-the-peg suit that I wear for weddings or (occasional) work engagements, but it's fairly non-descript. I bought it because I needed one and could afford it, but I know nothing about cuts, materials, patterns etc.
However, I'm now living in a part of the world where it's possible to get a bespoke suit made for relatively little. And I like the idea.
This would not be a suit for business meetings or for looking like I went to a good school, it would be a suit for occasions such as weddings, parties etc - but that doesn't make me look like an 80s stockbroker or someone that's just come from the office. Something that stands out a bit but isn't brash or tacky.
However, being utterly clueless I don't know where to start or what to tell the tailor. So, could anyone recommend some sites to check out that might give me some idea of what I'm talking about? I figure if I can collect some images or understand the differences between different types of suit a bit better, I've less chance of looking like an 70s Indian businessman.
Cheers.
GTIR said:
Trainers or pumps.
Never "sneakers". Ever.
Any tailor anywhere will/should have the latest trends.
Not in the cheap places in Dubai they won't. Sources tell me you have to tell them pretty much exactly what you want or you look like something from an old Bollywood movie.Never "sneakers". Ever.
Any tailor anywhere will/should have the latest trends.
(The term trainer has a somewhat narrower connotation than sneaker. Pumps are what I wore in the school gym when I was nine...)
PhillT said:
GTIR said:
Trainers or pumps.
Never "sneakers". Ever.
Any tailor anywhere will/should have the latest trends.
Not in the cheap places in Dubai they won't. Sources tell me you have to tell them pretty much exactly what you want or you look like something from an old Bollywood movie.Never "sneakers". Ever.
Any tailor anywhere will/should have the latest trends.
(The term trainer has a somewhat narrower connotation than sneaker. Pumps are what I wore in the school gym when I was nine...)
I'm assuming as you live in Dubai the Amercian influence is pretty strong and your writings are written with this in mind.
Bing o said:
Neil H said:
Single-breasted, 3 button in charcoal/ black.
Depends how fat the OP is, I'd stick with 2 buttons as it's far likely to remain fashionable. And black = no.Should probably add that it's a casual suit I'm looking for - one that doesn't require a tie and maybe even worn with a t-shirt/jumper. If such a thing is allowed.
www.asuitthatfits.com gives you a pretty comprehensive breakdown of the various material types and style elements available when you go through their design wizard thingy.
I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
digitise said:
www.asuitthatfits.com gives you a pretty comprehensive breakdown of the various material types and style elements available when you go through their design wizard thingy.
I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
That's very useful indeed, thanks!I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
PhillT said:
digitise said:
www.asuitthatfits.com gives you a pretty comprehensive breakdown of the various material types and style elements available when you go through their design wizard thingy.
I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
That's very useful indeed, thanks!I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
inkiboo said:
Basic rules:
Black or dark blue. Once you are comfortable with suit, go for other colours (dark grey, light grey). Crazy colours look awful.
I prefer 2 button as it gives more shape but 3 button is ok.
NEVER EVER EVER double breasted.
NEVER EVER EVER do up all the buttons. 1 or none is the rule.
Provided you are not too tubby, you want the waist to come in a lot. Suit jackets that are straight down from shoulder to hips look awful.
Take time with the fitting. If you get a good tailor then a suit will be as easy to wear as jeans and t-shirt. If cost of materials isn't too high, get it silk lined. Feels lovely.
If you need more advice, let me know.
Also useful, cheers! I must admit to being tempted by a more unusual colour, however. Am checking out the various user-created options here to see which work and which don't... http://www.asuitthatfits.com/shop/index.php?option...Black or dark blue. Once you are comfortable with suit, go for other colours (dark grey, light grey). Crazy colours look awful.
I prefer 2 button as it gives more shape but 3 button is ok.
NEVER EVER EVER double breasted.
NEVER EVER EVER do up all the buttons. 1 or none is the rule.
Provided you are not too tubby, you want the waist to come in a lot. Suit jackets that are straight down from shoulder to hips look awful.
Take time with the fitting. If you get a good tailor then a suit will be as easy to wear as jeans and t-shirt. If cost of materials isn't too high, get it silk lined. Feels lovely.
If you need more advice, let me know.
Greedydog said:
PhillT said:
digitise said:
www.asuitthatfits.com gives you a pretty comprehensive breakdown of the various material types and style elements available when you go through their design wizard thingy.
I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
That's very useful indeed, thanks!I know nothing about suits, but that site gave me a good idea of how much I don't know about them.
ASuitThatFits (and simlar sites) has been spoken about before actually, see here;
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... you. where to get a decent suit and what to look for?
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... you. where to get a decent suit and what to look for?
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