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How To Choose A Suit

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How To Choose A Suit

Whether it's for work, a wedding or a formal occasion, choose the perfect suit with VideoJug's assistance. Follow this simple step by step guide on choosing a suit. Whether it's for work, a wedding or a formal occasion, choose the perfect suit with VideoJug's assistance. Follow this simple step by step guide on choosing a suit.

Step 1: Where to go

Make sure you choose a good shop with plenty of choice and Knowledgeable staff.

Step 2: Measurements

Measure your neck, chest, waist and inside leg

Step 3: Fabric

Choose natural fibres and avoid synthetics

Step 4: The jacket's style

Single breasted jackets are more common but double breasted tend to flatter larger men

Step 5: The jacket's fit

Check that the sleeves of the jacket finish just above the shirt cuffs and the collor of the jacket finishes just above the shirts collar.

Step 6: The jacket's back

If there is a channel of material down the back go down a size or get the jacket taken in.

Step 7: Buttons

Always wear the bottom button of you jacket undone

Step 8: Trousers

The trousers should be comfortable around the waist and just brush the top of the shoes

Step 9: Test the fit

Stretch your arms out in front of you to make sure your movement isn't restricted. Sit, as if at a desk to ensure the suit is comfortable and walk around checking that your socks aren't flashing too much.

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  1. aj_77

    the part about checking the fit was great... thanks

  2. Saint07

    This is stuff a 2 year old knows about suits!!! I think its time someone saves all the poor men out there.

  3. Anonymous

    I disagree with her on the man made fibre part. For example man made fibres such as polyester may not be breathable but they are crease resistant and the material is very durable. they are less prone to color fastening also. So what she has said is not entirely true. when i buy tshirts,hoodies,jackets, i always try and ensure it contains at least 10% polyester as it stops shrinkage. 100% cotton is rubbish. I know this because i work in the industry however when it comes to suits, wool really is the best way to go as it looks good.

  4. Anonymous

    useful indeed

  5. Anonymous

    very expert advice

  6. Anonymous

    very useful video