buying a suit

The Suit You Buy Above Could Cost You The Job — Literally! Why Custom Suits Will Rock Your World…
You know that feeling, gentlemen. You have a big function coming up, or a very promising job interview, so you find yourself scrambling for the most presentable formal wear you have. You might have a great shirt, or even a pair of pants that suits you flawlessly. Yet, look at the end result of the contents of your wardrobe — an outfit that passes the muster for formality, but does little to make you stand out. Even worse, your formalwear may simply be inappropriate with perhaps clashing or, and this is the worst offender of them all, ill-fitting pieces.

Why is fit so important? First, fit is absolutely indicative of quality. Compare the stitches on a low-end department store suit versus a made-to-measure suit. Sizing in mass-produced suits are based on average proportions in different weight/height brackets. This might seem like the proper way to go, but people vary vastly. Ever have a friend who was close to you in height and weight, but was proportionally distinct from yourself? The mass produced suits in many stores would not and could not accommodate for every variation in the same size bracket, so almost everybody buying mass-produced suits is left for wanting.

Fit is very important in other regards. If you have an eye for detail, you may notice that the stitches are tighter on a made-to-measure suit. This creates a longer-lasting product, as seams will have less points of pressures due to the suit being properly fitted. Not only that, but mass-produced suits often do not match up with patterns along the seams. Prints can make or break a suit, and can even inadvertently make a man look husky if they are not chosen and matched up carefully. These may seem like tiny details to somebody new to fashion, but these are signs any man should be aware of as he considers a new suit purchase.

A properly fitted suit can do a number of things to make you look even better. A proper fit can accommodate where you need extra space (a must for gentlemen with broad shoulders) and be taken in by a clever tailor to make your fit slimming at the same time. A made-to-measure suit can make even a couch-potato excited to go to formal functions, because almost everybody loves a self-esteem booster like looking sharp in custom clothing made to fit.

That boost of confidence may prove more useful than you ever thought. A prospective employer will notice made-to-fit clothing and understand you are a man who does not miss a single detail. Better yet, that boost of self-esteem from your unique formalwear might just have you standing a little taller. Regardless of what you need a suit for, you will be impressed with the quality and fit delivered by a made-to-measure suit. Your investment will yield you many returns for years to come, and its durability will pay for itself in no time at all.