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As a frequent reader to our blog, you may have noticed already, that we often mention 3-piece suits. That is not accidental, but there of course lays a reason behind, just like with anything in life. It is our firm belief that a gent should at least own one classic and timeless suit, and nothing beats a three-piece suit when it comes to wearing a truly traditional look.
This article will focus on the top 3 advantages of wearing a bespoke 3 piece suit.
If you have worn a three-piece suit before, you will most likely approve that the feel of wearing one, especially when it is a custom-tailored one, really is beyond match.
Even if you haven’t you will be able to acknowledge how logical this fact is, in just a minute. What separates the 3-piece suit from a 2-piece variant is, not surprisingly – the third peace! Well, that probably didn’t knoch you off the chair, but with a waistcoat added to the look you’ll instantly transform into a successful-looking gentleman. It is absolute crucial to have your waistcoat following the contour of your body perfectly, so you may want to consider getting this custom-tailored instead of the off-the rack alternatives you’ll find in retail stores around the globe. The feel you have from this is just being more held in place or more held together. Gents, think of when you hit that baseball diamond or the football field with, or without your jock. That’s the difference in feel. A custom-tailored waistcoat also adds a slimming look, even though it is considered an extra layer. It shows a strong balance of fabric, all the way from your shoulders and down to your shoes. Finally, it is important to think about how it would actually make YOU feel, personally.
When you unbutton your jacket (single breasted) as you take a seat, you’re still buttoned up (your vest/waistcoat) which still gives you that distinguished look, you don’t need to worry about how tightly tucked your shirt is – your waistcoat handles it for you.
When you stand, and your hands are on your hips, or in your pockets and your jacket flaps are back again, you still appear suited up and in charge. These are undoubtedly some of the subtle but impacting style marks you make wearing your three piece suits. You remain put together at all times!
When talking about the fit, which we’ll cover in this second point, it should be mentioned that the major focus needs to be the waistcoat/vest. It should slide down the sides of your body sleek with no protrusions, lumps, or anything else. You need to make sure it’s still breathable and comfortable and tailored properly, it shouldn’t act like a corset – it should be a well-tailored vest.
One very important aspect to the fit that also plays into your overall style with this piece, is the collar type you choose for your vest. We currently offer the notch, peak, and shawl lapel options for our custom-tailored vests with all our three piece suits. Collars and lapels help to define a man’s face, whether they’re on a dress shirt, a suit jacket or a vest, and if you wear this vest alone with no jacket lapels, then you should have some on your vest to help define your face. Since the fit of most three piece suits are a bit more snug especially around the belt line, belts with this suit are not entirely needed and can make you look a bit puffy around your waistline. The choice is yours, of course. Remember these hints regarding the fit of your three piece suits, and you will have your suit the suit among suits.
When it comes to what statement this suit makes, or even better yet what you can do with it, where you can wear it or even how you can wear it, the options are plentiful. Three piece suits give every man the the following options: You can wear the vest alone with a button down and jeans, you can wear the vest with another two piece suit as long as the colors and fabrics are complementing each other, you can wear the suit as a two piece and leave the vest at home, you can also wear it with a pair of jeans and a blazer, you can wear it to the office, events, and formal events. You can also wear this suit with or without a tie, the only thing I would mention is to always keep it buttoned otherwise the slimming and proper gentleman persona it provides will slip away.
Since we’ve covered the fact that custom-tailored suits make for a far better choice compared to off-the rack alternatives, we also need to talk about the difference in the suit patterns there is to have. You see many suits, many of which have different patterns. Variety is good, variety is crucial. Suits are worn often (or should be), whether that is for dinner parties, events, wedding, business meetings and much more. Having a good understanding of what suit fabrics work best for what events and for what type of weather is key.
That is what this article wants to achieve.
Generally, patterned suits are ideally suited for more casual, informal events compared to solid colored suits. But, just like wine, everyone has a different palate, more so when it comes to style.
Here are the top 5 suit patterns there is to be had and chosen when it comes to bespoke clothing.
Possibly the most common of all plaid suit patterns is the glen check plaid. This was originally known as the Glen Urquhart Plaid which stemmed from the valley in Scotland named “Glenurquhart” in Inverness-shire. Around 1926 is when the newer name of Glen Check Plaid surfaced, which was made popular by the Duke of Windsor, when he was the Prince of Wales. It is probably the most produced of all plaid suit patterns today and due to its timeless history and it will probably remain so for quite some time.
The Tartan plaid is more of a louder style of plaid suit pattern that usually encompasses multiple colors. Those colors can be more earth-toned at times, and then also less subdued as well. In America most tartan is called and known as just “plaid”, but in Scotland a “tartan” cloth is usually an accessory for most kilts, which is hung over the shoulder or on the bed as a blanket. This suit pattern also originates from Scotland where many plaid patterns were born.
Unlike that of any custom dress shirt, the graph check men’s suit pattern is quite difficult to actually see. It is quite small and very intricate. Most suits with this pattern can sometimes be mistaken for solid color suits, since their stitching is so close, that it’s hard to make out the check pattern in the fabric. If you’re looking for suit patterns that are close to solid colors, but with just a dash of something else, this would be our recommendation.
A little bit thicker than its extremely well known counter-part the pinstripe, the Chalk Stripe suit pattern boasts a strong demand for attention. It is usually the size most men are looking for in the pinstripe, but don’t realize the pinstripe is a little less wide, and a little less “in your face”, if you will.
However, while the pinstripe can be worn to certain formal events, the chalk stripe is a bit too loud for such gatherings. The chalk stripe can come in multiple suit fabrics like wool or a wool/silk blends depending on the climate of where you live, you should give yourself choices.
The madras plaid is one of the most well known and most commonly seen suit patterns that few know the name of. It once originated from East India, and this pattern is usually quite soft in appearance. With dress shirts it is usually made up of many different colors.
This style of plaid has been known to be a bit more on a the preppy side do to its relaxed and casual appearance.
If you choose the right fabric this pattern can be used in many different seasons.
Don’t forget that If you liked what you read, or have any questions, please feel free to let us know! If you’d like to design your own custom-tailored suit from hundreds of fabric options get in touch with us, so we can start the process of designing your next custom-tailored garment already today!
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