Top 5 Starter Suit Tips
1 - NAVY OR GREY
With your first suit, you should keep it simple and stick with basic colours. Navy
is preferable as it is the most adaptable.
2 - IF THE SHOULDER FITS
When buying a suit off the rack, then make sure that the shoulder fits. Make sure it
sits around the neck & shoulders correctly, with no bunching or stretching.
3 - BUY 2 TROUSERS
Always buy a second pair of trousers if you can. Trousers wear quicker
than jackets and will make your suit last longer. Do remember to
alternate each pair of trousers.
4 - FIND AN ALTERATION TAILOR
With your off the rack suit in hand, then the next thing to do is find an alteration
tailor. Some stores will have one in house but not all. You should budget 10% of your
suit spend for alterations. When purchasing look to go a size up as it will give the
tailor some cloth to play with.
5 - TREAT IT RIGHT
You have your lovely suit and trousers and it would be a shame not to treat
it correctly. Get a good wooden hanger for your suit. Hang the trousers by
folding each leg across the bar (picture on Instagram) it will reduce creases
quickly.
Dry Clean the suit at most once a year, instead sponge & press the suit, it will
make it last longer.
STYLISH GENTLEMAN
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