Suits General

>>12477254
all you need to know is, make sure the materials are there, get everything tailored, and if you're going to wear a watch it can't be a shitty 20 dollar watch or it has to look like its not a shitty 20 dollar watch, also your shoes need to be good or your suit falls apart.

brooks brothers
brioni
zegna
canali
ravazzolo

what else is good

>>12477266
Bobonos?

>>12477254
Don't think the shoes really fit on this one

>>12477565
Yeah, it's the shoes that don't fit. Good catch, anon.

>>12477284
bonobos are a kind of monkey

w2c suit if you only really need it for the odd funeral? I don't dress up at all, I don't think I've ever worn a single pair of dress shoes more than once

>>12477266
Suitsupply

SUIT PRO TIPS TO THE TEENS AND 20 YEAR OLDS OF /FA/ FROM A 28 YEAR OLD SEMPAI WHO WEARS THEM DAILY.

FIT

-Make sure your jacket isn't too short or too long. The back of the jacket should meet roughly where the bottom of your butt cheeks are.

-Be conscious of your lapel width and your lapel-to-tie width ratio. Your lapels and tie should be of matching width. Lapel and tie width is very dependent on your size and frame. For most regular sized younger guys, go with a 2.5 inch tie and lapels to match. This is one step slimmer than a very traditional tie width, but not slim enough to really be a "skinny" tie, which is more like 2.0 inch. If you are a bigger guy, consider 3.0 or 3.5.

-your trousers will probably need to be hemmed and should have no break or a half break. It's up to you but I personally prefer no break.

COLORS AND PATTERNS

-If you are getting one suit, get solid navy. Navy suits are versatile and go with both brown or black belts/shoes. Avoid black suits imho unless it's necessary. Avoid pinstripes and other patterns, they generally look bad or like something a Boomer would wear.

-Do not mix and match belt and shoe color (black belt brown shoes) and do not wear brown shoes with a black suit. Fuck this makes my eye twitch whenever I see it.

-Shirts should be in very pale, solid colors. Do not wear a shirt in a deep saturated color.

-Have fun experimenting with ties, but generally lean toward simple and use common sense. I personally only have solid and dot ties but you don't have to limit yourself to that.

>>12477893
this

I also recommend charcoal grey if you don't want a navy suit (although navy is an extremely good choice)

>>12477284
Can confirm, got one tailored at Nordstrom.

>>12477284
>Bobonos
>>12478107

Also it's Bonobos

>>12477893
>-If you are getting one suit, get solid navy.
navy isn't an awful choice but i have to disagree here, i'd say if you only have one suit, make it a darker gray.

>>12478101
>>12478167
Personally, I think grey is FAR more versatile than blue.

I get tired of hearing people preach the brown & blue over and over.

>>12477893
I live in East Asia so a black suit is actually the most versatile. I prefer black suits anyway, so I'm happy.

>>12478172
youre right on that, but i tend to see an equal distribution. people dont wanna stray too far from their comfort zone so its usually black - shades of grey - dark blues

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>>12478167
Well, agree to disagree I guess, I just don't think charcoal grey is as versatile as navy. It doesn't work with as many browns. In addition to black shoes, a navy suit looks good with any brown from traditional to more walnut and its the only suit color that works with a more orange/tan color shoe and belt like the picture. Grey does not work with that color.

>>12478181
>I live in East Asia so a black suit is actually the most versatile

How do you mean?

>>12478251
>How do you mean?

Black suits are the norm in China and Japan, though people too mix it up more than they used to. I've never been to Korea, so I don't know about them. A lot of casual clothes are also black and white. Denim and pink are popular with women.

There are pros and cons, but you can have a fully functional wardrobe with only black and white items.

2 piece > 3 piece
American > British > Italian
Relaxed/Slim > Skinny
Mid Gray > Navy > Charcoal (versatility)
Any other color is a gimmick
100% Wool or 100% Linen only
No peak lapel
Buy good shoes.
No skinny ties, no fat ties
Tie should end at the middle of the belt buckle
White dress shirt
Red or Blue tie
No button collars
Mostly avoid patterns
Get your shit tailored

also:
wear oxfords

if you want to wear a suit casually, wear a casual fabric shirt with a button down collar and no tie. compliment with monks/loafers.

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I'm going to a wedding tomorrow, how do I look?

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you may not like it but this is what peak tailorship looks like

>>12479725
lose the straight skinny tie.

>>12479658
>wearing a suit casually

Le class is for men

>>12479784
>what is east coast business casual

>>12479774
clean your room

>>12479725
Are you gonna hang yourself on that?

>>12479725
suit looks /bad/ but more than anything lose the tie. get a normal width red tie with a lowkey pattern.

I've got my first job interview coming up, as well as a "formal meeting".

What the heck do I look for at the shops? I'm not spending more than £80 for the whole suit.

Any styles? What kind of shoes should I wear for " business casual "?

>>12479795
Still look like an autist. If you are under 30, please do not wear menswear... your babyface young ass will look goofy.

>>12479937
>being too retarded to have a white collar job before 30

>>12479883
>I'm not spending more than £80 for the whole suit
you're probably fucked. pick something up at the thrift store (as close to your size as possible, better big than small) and Get It Tailored.

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>>12479653
>American > British > Italian

>get 2 week chauffeur/executive security gig
>notice that every guy in a polyblend suit has polished pants from sliding around in cars.
>inform the team leader that polyblend suits look cheap and reflect badly on the Principal.
>team leader takes it personally
>doesn't renew my contract

In conclusion; do not get polyblend suits if you intended to wear them everyday.

>>12480456
no, in conclusion don't be a smartass. You could have said that in the long run they are a bad investment, but you had to be a little cunt about it.

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Anyone know where to find a suit similar to that? I'm kinda unsure about the material, I feel like it's tweed but it doesn't quite look as thick as the usual tweed suits I look up on Google

>>12480460
That was how he rationalized it though.
He thought polyblend was a better investment because you can get two or more suits for the price.

Also I was a cunt about it because I didn't want to be associated with a group of guys who looked like they pissed themselves.

>>12477713
If it's just for the odd funeral your average H&M or other mall suit will probably do. Just getting it tailored a bit can often make it look like a more expensive suit.

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>>12479653

>Italian > British > American

FTFY

Fuck your American baggy style

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r8 an h8
sorry it's T I M E L E S S

>>12479774
Lol

>>12480395
im talking about the cut, not the make. (also speaking as an Amrican).

>>12480498
>wanting to look like a nancy when you're wearing a suit (aka in a position where you're likely competing for power)

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Should I wear a suit if I'm a doctor or just go business casual?

>>12481269
full rick

How do i dress in a black suit without looking like a waiter or a funeral agent?
Any tips?

Is SuitSupply a meme? There is a Nordstrom and SuitSupply near me, and I am poor. W2c suit?

>>12479653
Gtfo with your retarded list.

>>12481473
SuitSupply is pretty good for the money. Since you have a store near you, go in and try some shit on. Finding something that'll fit perfectly off the rack is really rare, but it'll help give you an idea of what fit works for you.

Four in hand or windsor?

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How well do you think this suit fits?
The lower part stacks a little on the shoe while standing, I dont know if I should get it to fit just a bit obver the shoe.

Who makes a good pair of oxfords shoes? I have a rough idea of what to look for in quality dress shoes, but not the faintest idea of any brands to start with.

>>12482108
Depends on what your standards are for "good." Allen Edmonds is generally considered a "good" entry-level dress-shoe maker. They're currently having a sale on their Dark Burnished Chili colored shoes, which you can get for ~$250 USD. That's essentially factory second prices for firsts quality, but if that's still a bit more than you'd like to spend, their factory seconds are also on sale down to $195 for 5th avenues. Aside from that, Meermin offers decent quality shoes starting at $175 and Jack Erwin is a similarly priced, roughly the same quality alternative. If you're in the EU, you may want to consider Loake's 1880 line. Lower quality but slightly cheaper options are Florsheim and Johnston & Murphy.

If you're looking for something a bit nicer than those, and don't mind spending 400+ on dress shoes, then you can check out Tricker's, Crockett & Jones, Enzo Bonafe, Cheaney, Carmina, Edward Green, etc.

>>12482091
Very well. There doesn't appear to be a problem. You have a pocket square and shirt-cuffs showing, as well, so you have those advantages. If you want to, you could have a tailor take in the pants a little bit, removing an inch, or more or less, for the length.

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>>12481256
>im talking about the cut
That's exactly what I thought.

>>12481470
don't wear a tie. Just wear white shirts.

SuitSupply, Black Lapel, Indochino or Thick as Thieves for a cheap first suit?

>>12480179
We're literally talking about *casually*.

Of course wear menswear to your white collar job even if you're under 30. You'll still look a little bit like a boy playing dress up in dad's clothes.

>>12479725
show shoes

>>12483720
>he's never been to a business casual event related to his white collar job
or do you show up in a blue dress shirt, khakis, and loafers?

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>own one of pic related with no collar tabs and blue piping on the collar
>can't bring myself to wear it because of the holes for shoulder boards

Will people notice these or am I doomed to never be able to wear this?

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I wanna wear this tie that my landlord/roommate gave me for my birthday. I'm going to a wedding soon and I wanna wear this with a black suit, but I have no clue what color shirt can go with it.

Idk if this style even looks good but I want him to see me use it before I move out in the Summer. Thanks /fa/

>>12484238
it's pretty ugly m8. I'd burn it.

>>12484380
grey suit (subtle pattern) and white shirt would look best with this tie

if youre gonna wear it with a black suit though white shirt still the obvious choice. maybe add a pocket square to offset the garishness.

>>12484380
Love the tie. I'd say in doubt go for a white shirt, or maybe a light blue.

>>12477254
Is that Keith Olbermann? Better hope GQ doesn't see that terrible fit

>>12477572
Well, they really do not fit the oversized look he is going for...

>>12479725
You got that tie in the kids section, admit it.

>>12481256
>>12480395
I'd flip american and english.

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>>12484238
:b:opped a double breasted jacket myself lately, vintage Brussel school jacket from probably 1970's. Great construction and the cut was nice off the rack. Tad long, but keep in mind I won't wear this with skinnies.

>>12484750
if you reduce the jacket's waist it would be a 10/10

>>12484766
are you talking about the length or the circumference?
either way thanks for input, i've heard from others the waist is slightly large for my scrawny ass.

>>12479653
Red or blue ties are for politicians and car salesmen

Also what the FUCK are you talking about, a tie at the middle of the belt buckle is wayyyyy too long

Nerd

>>12484770
the circumference around your waist. It's called waist suppression: https://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?87866-What-is-waist-suppression

>>12484380
If you're wearing a black suit, you only want to wear white shirts and a solid color tie.

For that tie, and especially a wedding, you'd be better off in a different suit. A middle-grey or patterned/non solid color suit would do well.

So I'm a 22 year old slightly overweight manlet looking to invest in a versatile suit. This would be my first suit that I would use for job interviews, etc. So I don't mind investing 1k into a suit & fitting.

My real question is, I'm 5'5 and around 170 pounds. Should I try to lose twenty-thirty pounds first and then go suit shopping, or just go now, get it tailored to fit, and then get it tailored again to fit my slimmer body?

Also, what's a good versatile suit for someone like me? I was thinking a suit with a small pattern that forms a charcoal gray. However, I don't know what brand to go with. The most I'd like to budget is $2000.

>>12484977
Lose some weight, get a much cheaper suit off rack then get it tailored. As long as the shoulders amnd armholes fit perfect off rack and everything else is close, it'll look bespoke after decent alterations.

Especially if you've not had a suit before, you don't want to spend above $300 for everything aknd can probably get better for cheaper.

>>12484977
you have to be honest with yourself. Are you really going to lose some weight? How much time will it take you?
If you are really committed to lose some weight, congrats, and then just buy a cheaper suit. 30 pounds of weight difference are a lot of changes in a suit, so it won't be advisable.
The most versatile suit depends on our hair colour and skin tone. 1K is a lot of money for a suit, you are can find a lot of options. A LOT. So again, give us some more info.

>>12485015
So yeah, I'm pretty committed to losing the weight over the course of a year. I've tried to lose a ton of weight in the past quickly by using diets, etc. But I've just decided that my best course of action would be to just fast until the afternoon and eat one large balanced meal.

As far as hair color and skin, I'm a pale white guy with brown hair, but my beard sort of grows out looking slightly lighter; since some of my hairs are more of an orange in hue. My eyes are a light blue.

>>12484994
Alright, so I should just hit up a mall then and get one of the suits from a Macy's type store instead, and then get it fitted the right way?

Should I trust someone who tailors the suits in a mall to give me valid pointers on what to look for in a suit's cut for my height and everything? What should I look out for in regards to a suit?

>>12485031
For your colours a light grey would be nice, or a navy blue with some details in the fabric. Not patterns, but some detail in the same fabric. Check the materials. 100% wool, no blends. Two button jacket. A standard to narrow notch, no peaks. I prefer flap pockets.
Pleated pants if your thighs are big.

>>12480464
The material is corduroy. Wes loves that shit. You can find some full corduroy suits at goodwill or your nearest second hand store sometimes

>>12482091
zara-core suits are alright just prepare for it to only last a year before its starts falling apart. You could upgrade it by having the sleeves taken in a little bit (not shortened, thats something else. Length is alright in your case). Also taper your pants so they rest right were you ankle begins.

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Please can someone give me an exact Id on pic related
Idk if it's the forever shirt or not

>>12485202
The white shirt I mean

>>12479774
>>12479803
s o r t y o u r s e l f o u t

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how well would something like this work with a black suit for non formal occasions? what tie would i wear with it?

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>>12485313

>>12479883
Do you absolutely need a suit? You could just get some nice trousers and wear a jumper over a shirt?

>>12485353
>wear a jumper over a shirt
It's almost June, that would look out of place af

>>12485357
In which case just wear a shirt and save for a jacket

if i want to buy a used black suit from CDG or something like that, should i just look for whole suits or buy pants and blazer independently? i want them to match so the first option is much simpler but there aren't many choices.

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>>12479653
"American > British > Italian"
Revers that shit

"Any other color is a gimmick"
"No peak lapel"
"Red or Blue tie"
"Mostly avoid patterns"
Show's you lack knowledge of style

"No skinny ties, no fat ties"
3.5" ties and lapels are /fa/ as fuck

>>12485313
To both: Don't, just don't.

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>>12485313
Ignore the others
Don't wear a tie
Go full drug dealer or something like pic related if ur handsome and cool you'll look great

>>12485533
that rolex looks so tacky there.

>>12477266
Corneliani, Hickey Freeman, Jack Victor, Oxxford

>>12485533
An unbuttoned Oxford collar with a coat and tie, however, is not.

>>12484977
Wait. I've lost about 15 myself and my waist went down at least 2 inches. You can only do so much tailoring before there's too much excess fabric

>>12477893
>>do not wear brown shoes with a black suit.
THIS! I hate brown shoes with a black suit, it stands out so badly. (And not in the good way of standing out either.)
There is no faster way to point out that you do not know how to match colors than wearing this combo.

>>12477893
You're 28 years old and identified yourself as out senpai.

>>12478251
>>12478263
Black doesn't carry the death/sorrow connotation in most East Asian cultures.

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will I look like a total /fa/g if I wear one of these to a wedding? not a weeb btw

>>12479725

bitch ass tie (that is too similar to ur bitch ass face). get a more masculine tie. and shorten the sides of your hair unless ur grown it out

other than that - you look aite whitbeoy

>>12479725
Tie's slightly too thin for your body size (your angle for the picture doesn't help).

Apart from that you look good, I'd say wet your hair slightly blowdry it and then get your hairstyle by using a big round brush then a slightly smaller from the roots upwards. Your hair will have slightly more volume but still looks natural which will help as the right side looks slightly off.

I'd also go with a slightly thicker belt with a less prominent buckle.

Lastly, it'd good to see your lower half as well; shoes and where the trousers end really helps with judging the how the suit trousers look.

>>12487110
That's a bomber jacket, retard

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I'm having trouble finding work clothes that fit well while also being conservative due to the fact that I'm fairly slim (5'11, 140lbs.). My family and friends tell me I look good in pants/blazers that are clearly too big for my proportions in part because I live in a part of the US where a slight break/no break on trousers is considered "too trendy" and in part because they're on the heavier side of the scale. I'm trying to maintain balance between "trendy" and "traditional" but it's extremely difficult to find clothing like that at an affordable price. I've looked at J Crew, J Press, Brooks Brothers, Charles Tyrwhitt, Gitman Vintage, Gant, Club Monaco, Bonobos, Epaulet and most of the other entry-level stores but haven't found anything that fits well and doesn't go beyond my budget (~$200 per pair of pants). Is my only going to be bespoke/MTM like Luxire or Proper Cloth?

Tl;dr
w2c wool or cotton dress trousers for ~$200 that have a medium rise, and a slim but not heavily tapered leg, preferably around a 15" opening?

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how do you pull off a thom browne suit?

can you just be anyone? do you have to be gay?

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>>12477254
Oh shit anons, made a new thread because I saw this in the archive, didn't know it was active.

Alright anons, so I have a summer wedding to attend in California that has a semi-formal dress code. I'm fairly young so all I have in my wardrobe is a black suit, and I'm too poorfag to get another one right now. I'm pairing it with a light grey shirt under but still need a tie. Is there anything I can pair with it to lighten it up so it doesn't look like I'm attending a funeral? I kind of wish I went with navy because last time I used it was for prom which was pretty lax with dress code.

Originally I was just thinking a clean black tie (in cotton/wool/linen so it's flat and not sheeny and gross) because I'm obsessed with minimal looks. Or a textured tie like they stock at j.crew. Then I saw some floral ties that would lighten things up, but only found ones I like in blue, would that go with a black suit though? I'm probably going to try to thrift one first though.

>>12488236
Spend a proportionate amount on tailoring so it fits right. Spend a proportionate amount on your haircut, rent, accessories, and shoes so the outfit looks good as a whole. Work in a not-too-conservative environment so that experimenting with shapes the way TB did this season is "acceptable"

>tfw suit fetish
>too poor to have nice suit to jerk off in

should i give the chinks my measurements

>>12488450
no, you are just gonna waste money. Save money and wait for a season change sale on yoox.

>>12484739
Have you seen the suits in his insane rambling videos? GQ obviously doesn't give a shit.

One last bump.

>>12488450
Raf Simons tier entry level designer suits hit Gilt and yoox for cheap all of the time.

You're not going to get Tom Ford quality out of them

But for the $500 a men's Warehouse Calvin Klein white label will run you

You can get Calvin Klein collection/jil sander/raf Simons/z zegna/saint Laurent fused stuff for only $700-800

>>12479725
all the fags replying to this didn't read >>12477893. the tie width is fine. personally i would have chosen a more interesting tie but it looks fine with that solid purple-red, actually i think it's a very innocent fit that matches your face and stature. a niche floral fragrance would be good on you to bring the innocent look to the finish line. some women unironically like that. think cougars for instance

if i have a medium-ish tone gray suit, what color shoes, tie, belt, etc do i wear with it?

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>I personally only have solid and dot ties

Solid ties will make you look like you're renting a suit for prom


Honestly Hermes ties are cheap, easy , maintain value and have a following where you can trade older worn out patterns for newer ones (I don't I just take my worn out ones and toss em on eBay)

>>12490835
Pretty much whatever you want, with grey and navy anything can go well with them, though personally: black shoes (brown or burgundy is also good), purple tie, same leather color belt as shoes, blue or white shirt, and a pocket square that goes will with the tie (ideally the secondary or tertiary color of the pocket square should match the tie, though not a necessity). Again, all colors are good to go (theoretically), just use common sense and a bit of color theory. All that being said, it does come down to the situation you're wearing it in, darker colors and smoother fabrics for more formal settings, lighter colors and more textured fabrics for casual.

>>12490847
I second this, the only solid color ties I wear nowadays are knit ones. Patterns and textures are a must for great style.

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>>12485533
>that pic

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>>12485602
hickey freeman is trash fused shit

Is there any way to get a cheap chink bespoke suit without actually going to SEA?

>>12490632
Fused suit for $700-800? Suitsupplys least expensive stuff is only $400 and is half canvas.
>>12490906
What's so wrong about it? I love the style, outside of the two tone Rolex.

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>>12477254
>double buttoning

>>12477266

Bäumler is decent entry-level

>>12491956
looks like a paddock style suit, so it isn't wrong

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Who sells wool or linen pocket squares in the DFW or Denton area that isn't insanely expensive (i.g. $30 or less)?

>>12492083
eBay.

>>12481473
>i am poor
>w2c suit
Buy Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear and Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear and make it yourself, soft cunt.

>>12481470
Get a navy suit instead.

>>12492142
I'm searching for a brick and mortar store, hence why I put a location within my text.

>>12492171
prepare to get buttraped on price then.

>>12492171
or you could go down to the fabric shop and make a pocket square yourself.

easy as fuck

>>12492173
Though so, but I like to be hopeful and poke around to see if I'm right or wrong.
>>12492176
I've tried and done so, but hand rolling is difficult as hell and especially on linen. Besides the wool is usually too thick to be used as a pocket square and there are only solid colors of linen, I want patters.

>>12492191
buy some bamboo cloth from HFW.

>>12485031
Jumping in, I'm also overweight - got the heaviest I've ever been in my life this semester, and I'm also trying to lose it off. However, I have an internship in about a week and a half so I had to buy an extra suit asap. I would recommend going for a dark gray, it was my first and has been my only suit up until now and it worked pretty well (business school student), thank god I still fit in it.

Considering all your factors; dropping weight within a year, young, only using suit for interviews, I would recommend you not dropping $1000 just yet. The longer you can hold out and getting a suit, the better since you're slimming down. Even if you drop 5-10, that may be a whole jacket size down, and definitely at least a pant size down (I'm an inch shorter and 5 lbs lighter than you btw). I got my first suit at Express for ~$275 after coupons, originally $400 but they pretty much give away coupons in their mailing list all the time. I got my second and most recent suit from Macy's for $300, originally $600 (100% wool), but got it on sale along with the menswear deal they had.

Honestly, if you're just doing interviews in your suit, normal people don't look for a certain brand. Definitely always look for good material, but I think you should find an entry-level suit, save some money and put it towards a new suit once you drop the weight.

>>12491936
yeah but suit supply's cut wouldn't be as clean as a z zegna

yeah made in mexico, yeah fused but doesn't look like a drop shipped piece of shit from china

general rule of thumb, avoid startup companies most of them are scams

meaning avoud "random clothing subscription" boxes, avoid "bespoke suits for $19.99 shipped!"

avoid that stupid app where you take a selfie and they claim to make a bespoke shirt for you

>>12492783
I adamantly disagree, I own two of Suitsupply suits and I couldn't be happier. Their classic line is far more traditional and conservative than Zegna and I because it's actually canvased the quality is far better, not to mention will look better. Also, they are not longer a start up company and what's with the "meaning avoud 'random clothing subscription' boxes, avoid 'bespoke suits for $19.99 shipped!'" comment? I've yet to see any of those in their advertisements.

>>12492798
do you own a high end suit to compare?

>>12492798
things like trunk club

and that bonabos stuff

that run youtube ads and tv commercials

and shit like mtailor

i can assure you that your half canvassed suit does not look as good as a zegna suit

i specifically compared z zegna to it as it's an entry level brand

but still shown

>>12490912
Hadn't realized they were bought out a few years ago. They used to be pretty solid.

>>12492083
>Denton

holy shit what's up? I just finished at TWU, heading to UNTHSC come July

>>12481269
scrubs +/- white coat dude

May be posting in a ded thread but fuck it

I've got a wedding in 2 weeks or so (UK) and it's relatively formal but not morning dress or the like. I don't have an appropriate suit that fits and am uni poorfag, so am going to wear a smart navy blazer and some smart grey chinos (sort of a nice very small grey/black blend) with a pale blue dress shirt, decent brown brogues and a white pocket square. However, I'm running into problems with the tie- I was thinking something navy with a slight pattern, maybe white polka dots or similar? I'm not sure if this would be too much blue with the shirt and blazer?

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>>12492801
No, but we are not talking about high end suits, we are talking about entry level suits. Regardless, you can get MTM suits for that price range that are half canvased suits from a plethora of companies that aren't Suitsupply. All in all, I am saying you can get a lot more suit for $700+ that aren't fused, I just pointed to one company. Also, canvased suit do and will look better than fused, it drapes better and is more flexible, thus creating a better outline. Not to mention will last longer, as the glue will deteriorate faster than the wool and horsehair.

>>12494134
Small world eh? I used to bike all around the TWU campus, nice place, shame about the golf course though, was the only place I golfed at. Nice to see another Texan who's interest in suit fashion, makes me feel a little more comfortable.

>>12494993
It can work, but I like having a bit of color to make the ancient combination of a navy blazer and grey slacks a bit more interesting. Perhaps purple or burgundy? Check out the Tie Bar, their ties are quite nice considering the price. A quick tip to add, ideally your tie should be as wide as your jacket lapel width, makes it all proportional (you could add in your shirt collar width to that as well, it makes it /fa/ as fuck).

>>12494993
>>12496343
Forgot to add: Pic related

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>>12479653
>White dress shirt
>Red or Blue tie

>>12492083
Lol fucking nordicfit

>>12484238
Just have a tailor remove the loops on the shoulder or do it yourself, fool. It's like five minutes' work tops.

>>12496708
What about the holes tho

>>12479725
Looks like there's two pleats on the pants, which is digusting. Iron that shit and get it fixed asap.

Also, the tie looks too skinny and pink it too tryhard/cliche

>>12484840
i don't think that works on that jacket as the buttons close under the waist. i hate that style of double breasted jackets, still thankfully it isn't one of those 6x1 jackets

>>12497449
It works, you're just taking away fabric from the sides and back, doesn't matter what style it is. It's also even more important on a double breasted jacket, as the extra fabric add "weight" to your waist (since it's not as streamlined as a single breasted jacket). By giving your silhouette more of a figure it mitigates that drawback.

>he doesn't wear sneakers with his suit.

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What does fah think of waistcoat mixing

>>12498726
nice if done properly, but is quite easy to look older than your age.

>>12496343
what kind of vest/cardigan is that do you think and how can I pull that off myself?

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>>12498726
I like it, particularly when the vest is made of a different pattern and fabric than the suit.

>>12479725
cute AF

>>12477254

>>brands
Have one made

/thread

>>12478167
I would say your choice between navy/gray depends more on what you're going to be using it for.

For me, I'm in law school and navy is a notch more formal (imo), so it works better for the industry. This isn't to say you can't wear a gray suit in a law firm, but the navy is more versatile for the job if you can only have one or the other.

But as for business, banking, and really anything else except for politics, I think navy and gray are interchangeable per taste.

>>12499280
he should have used suspenders, his pants are falling !!

Are all dress shirts near transparent or is it just because I'm not spending like 200 dollars for mine

>>12500002
It's the latter, but you don't need to spend that much. Good quality shirts are usually either double layered thin fabrics or just thick. You can search around to find a good company, but I've found Suitsupply's stuff fits the bill perfectly for me.

>>12499280
This is my favourite Peaky Blinders character

>>12484977
Lose the weight first. I am 5'5", was 178, now 148, everything will be so ungodly big it could easily not be worth it to tailor all of it.