8 Suit
Rules You
Should
Know
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The Lion King
• April - June 2015
Lifestyle
| Fashion
Fit
– Fitting is the most
important thing to consider
in a suit. Your suit should con-
tour your body, if you want it to look
flattering. Consider this: Even the most
expensive designer suit can look terrible if it
doesn’t fit, while a cheap suit with excellent fit-
ting can pass off as terrific!
Pants
– Your pants should barely
touch the top of your shoes and not
pile over them. Also, tailoring your pants
a bit short will give you a very distinctive, smart
look.
Buttons
– Two-button suit
jackets are more modern and bet-
ter fitting than three-button ones.
Always leave the bottom but¬ton of your
jacket undone and unbutton your jacket
completely when sitting down.
Lapels
– Your suit’s lapel
adds a definition to your char-
acter. Very thin lapels make you
look juvenile while overly broad
lapels give you an old-school or gangster
look. Medium-sized lapels are more contem-
porary and business-like.
Tacks
– When you pur-
chase a new suit, remove the
tack stitches from the jacket’s
pockets and vents before
wearing. If the jacket comes with a
label on the sleeve, it should also be
carefully removed.
Vents
– Suit
Jackets should either
have double / side
vents, or a single / centre
vent. Double vented suits are
more distinguishing. They also
give more character to your
butt.
Care
– Do
not take your suit
to the laundry
frequently. This wears the
fabric out quickly. Air the
suit for some time before
putting it into your closet
after each wear.
Cuffs
– When you wear a
jacket over your shirt, your shirt
cuffs and collar should be exposed
about half an inch from the jacket sleeve
and jacket collar, respectively.
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