Whether you\u2019re renting a suit, or having one tailor-made for you for your big day, chances are, it could be one of the first times you\u2019re wearing a suit. We\u2019ve broken down the suit to the nitty gritties so you\u2019ll know how to find that perfect one when suiting up for your wedding.<\/i><\/p>
S<\/b>uits, while commonly brushed off as being too proper and boring, is one of the most well thought-of garments in a man\u2019s wardrobe. Styles may have changed, and fabrics may have evolved, but there are some universal truths about suits that will always remain. Here are those facts you need to have handy when picking a suit for yourself, no matter the occasion:<\/p>
Fit<\/b><\/b><\/p>
In Savile Row, a shopping street in Mayfair, Central London, famous for its traditional men\u2019s bespoke tailoring, a suit made from scratch for the individual can take up to weeks, even months. Of course, this is not for everyone \u2014 it comes with a hefty price tag. For normal people like you and me, a good quality suit can be bought off the rack and then made to measure. You need a suit to envelope your body as closely as possible, without looking too tight. It should also not hang off you like you\u2019re trying to give MC Hammer a run for his money. Boutiques like Zara and Massimo Dutti make good, affordable suits that you can easily have taken in.<\/p>
Cut<\/b><\/b><\/p>
There are various cuts to a suit \u2013 single or double-breasted, and suitsthat are cut American, Full or European style. The American cut is the industry standard, the casual, basic suit you see most people wearing. The classic, Full cut hangs straight down and allow more room at the waist, often preferred by fuller-figured men. The European cut tapers at the waist, for a trim, fit look. For weddings, and if you\u2019re Asian,your best bet is sticking to a single-breasted European style suit, which flatters the smaller framed Asianman more \u2013 it has strongly padded shoulders, giving you a better silhouette.<\/p>