Whats the first thing you do as a guy
when looking to get a suit for your wedding? Most men would rely on brand names
(or the deceptive pitch of a pushy sales guy) as a judge of quality. Here are 3
best criteria to help you pick a good quality men’s suit that you’re sure to be
proudly wearing for many years even afteryour wedding day.
1.The Fit
Off-the-rack suits use a “standard
sizing” which is a sort of bastardized one-size-fits-all approach to suiting
which uses only chest size and jacket length to determine your “ideal” fit.
But what about length of
the sleeves? What about the sleeve and trouser circumferences? What about the
crotch length? What about your posture, and the shape of your shoulders? The
list goes on. Your body is a unique shape and size and even if you think
Off-the-rack sizing is ok for you, there will always be one area of fit that’s
not quite right.
Getting the perfect suit fit is a game of inches… well 1/4 inches actually! A good quality men’s suit is one that’s made to your exact body measurements. Period
Getting the perfect suit fit is a game of inches… well 1/4 inches actually! A good quality men’s suit is one that’s made to your exact body measurements. Period
2. The Fabric
Make sure that the Outer
Fabric of the suit’s shell is a good quality Pure Wool. Australian and New
Zealand wool are the best. Using Pure Wool is important because it is a
natural, durable fabric which is also breathable during the hotter spring and
summer months. Pure Wool has heat resistant properties and so won’t some back
with press marks or that “shiny” look after you take it to the dry cleaners.
The Super count refers to the thickness of the wool thread and the higher the count the finer, lighter (and more expensive) the fabric will be.
But there’s usually no need to go too high, as while wool marked as Super 150s and above is extremely luxurious and soft to the touch, it is susceptible to snagging and durability is generally not as good. Super 150s and above is the realm of executive Business Suits and suits for special occasions like Wedding Suits, Dinner Suits and Evening Jackets.
** BUYER BEWARE ** A lot of the suits on the market today are advertised as “100% Pure Wool.” This is far from the truth. Real 100% Pure Wool is a very expensive commodity which has risen dramatically in price since January 2009 (check out the Australian Wool Exchange spot quote). “100% Pure Wool” is a tricky marketing ploy and often what is sold as pure wool contains a high percentage of synthetics. We’ve performed our own burn tests on some of the big name brands sold in Australia and found that many advertised as Pure Wool were far from it.
The Super count refers to the thickness of the wool thread and the higher the count the finer, lighter (and more expensive) the fabric will be.
But there’s usually no need to go too high, as while wool marked as Super 150s and above is extremely luxurious and soft to the touch, it is susceptible to snagging and durability is generally not as good. Super 150s and above is the realm of executive Business Suits and suits for special occasions like Wedding Suits, Dinner Suits and Evening Jackets.
** BUYER BEWARE ** A lot of the suits on the market today are advertised as “100% Pure Wool.” This is far from the truth. Real 100% Pure Wool is a very expensive commodity which has risen dramatically in price since January 2009 (check out the Australian Wool Exchange spot quote). “100% Pure Wool” is a tricky marketing ploy and often what is sold as pure wool contains a high percentage of synthetics. We’ve performed our own burn tests on some of the big name brands sold in Australia and found that many advertised as Pure Wool were far from it.
3.The Lining
The Inner Lining you choose is very
important as non-natural polyester blends will not breath. Cheaper suits often
skimp on the lining – but what’s the point of having a breathable woollen outer
shell, if the lining is not also breathable?
Always select fabrics like rayon or Bemberg (cellulose fibres) and steer well clear from anything that has polyester in it. Silk, while seeming like a luxurious option, is impractical and creates friction against your shirt.
Your trousers should also be lined back and front for durability. Most trousers manufactured today only use lining on the front – but it’s the back that takes the most wear!
Always select fabrics like rayon or Bemberg (cellulose fibres) and steer well clear from anything that has polyester in it. Silk, while seeming like a luxurious option, is impractical and creates friction against your shirt.
Your trousers should also be lined back and front for durability. Most trousers manufactured today only use lining on the front – but it’s the back that takes the most wear!
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