Hey /fa/, I have a law school formal (Barrister's Ball)

getting my first custom suit made for brother's wedding and for interviews and shit when I finish school this year

Going for a lightish/mediumish grey three piece for muh versatility, but I can't decide whether to get a regular 'flat' vest or one with lapels

On one hand I think regular vests look really department store but also I don't want to be a fuckin dandy either

with my other suit I bought I usually take the jacket off once people have seen that yes i have a jacket so I kinda like what the vest lapels will do for my tie

wat do besides an hero

>>12378983
lol, I hope you seriously don't plan on getting a vest, especially if you plan on wearing said suit to an interview. Vests look good on very few suit styles, most look like neckbeards or spergs.

>>12379089
Actually, three piece suits (along with double breasted suits) are coming back in style. As long as the fit is good, it'll look fine.

>>12379094
Make sure that you wear your fedora to round out the fit.

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>>12379157

>>12379089
you're an idiot

I have a law ball coming up too. Is yours not black tie? Just wear a tux

please don't fall for the recent "slim cuts" and thin ass lapels please, classic cuts only with relaxed shoulder and three buttons and only wear a handkerchief if post collegiate

>>12380080
No, our's is a suits and tie event, but not black tie or tuxedo. Where are you in school?

>>12380087
Bad advice. The cut of your suit should conform to your height, weight and frame.

>>12380087
"Three buttons," I really hope you mean 3/2 lapel roll, regular 3 buttons shorten the lapels to an unattractive state. The lapels should reach close to your natural waist.

>>12380148
This, it's all relative. Wide and short dudes need wider lapels, full cut pants, ect and the opposite is true for tall skinny dudes (genrally speaking).

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>>12380064
*teleports behind you*

Want to reconsider that response?

>>12380128
Melbourne, Australia

>>12378869
If this is going to be your main suit for interviews and shit, dont try and be fashionable.
Law firms are generally pretty conservative, and as a new hire you will look like a meme in anything more than a simple, well fitted dark navy or grey suit with a basic tie.

If you already have a conservative suit, and you're looking for something more interesting for the ball, then carry on

>>12380200
wouldn't short dudes want slimmer lapels and pants to elongate the silhouette and add an illusion of height?