| The slim cut suit follows the form of many of | | | | cartoony). Currently Paul Smith and Ted Baker |
| other men's suit cuts. On the surface it seems like | | | | take their design cues from this movement. |
| they are almost all the same, all are slim and | | | | American MOD Suits: This is one slim cut suit that |
| trimmer than the standard men's suits yet many | | | | straddles the fence between business wear and |
| do not realize that there are very distinct and | | | | fashion. The cut features a slim straight leg |
| profound differences between the various forms | | | | trouser with no pleats and no cuff. paired with a |
| of a slim cut suit. | | | | slightly cropped 2 button jacket, It will have next |
| There are much more than three types of men's | | | | to no padding in the shoulders and works best |
| suits | | | | when paired with a crisp fabric such as a |
| For years retail establishments have pushed the | | | | sharkskin mohair. This cut is making a huge return |
| idea that there are three kinds of suits in the | | | | as TVs Mad Men feature this suit on all its |
| world- Italian, American and British - when there | | | | characters. Thom Brown, Monogram Banana |
| could be nothing further from the truth. Each one | | | | Republic are some current brands that feature |
| of these major categories of men's suits have | | | | this cut |
| different "schools" or "movements" in regards to | | | | The Italian-french connection: When it comes to |
| design. This would be like saying there are only | | | | slim cut suits this is probably the most recognized |
| there are only three types of paintings- oil | | | | and most fashion forward. Everything is slim and |
| paintings, water color or acrylic- when the truth is | | | | fitted from the trousers to the jacket. Lengths |
| there are so many different types i.e. Modern, | | | | and hems are cropped and shoulders are snug. |
| Impressionism, Art Nouveau etc. The same goes | | | | This cut can be seen on most of today's younger |
| for men's suit designs. The Slim cut suit can be | | | | celebrities, from Justin Timberlake to the Jonas |
| found in each- American, British and Italian - and | | | | brothers and even though its been around for |
| even varying slim cut subsets with in each major | | | | decades its still considered a fresh and modern |
| category. | | | | look. Dior and Prada are the current fashion |
| Not all slim cut suits are created equal | | | | houses that feature this cut. |
| The definition of slim cut is often a form of | | | | The British Dandy: This is the most conservative |
| confusion. The problem is the term slim can be | | | | slim cut suit. It is one that follows the line of the |
| very subjective and can differ from person to | | | | body well and while everything is slimmer it is well |
| person. One thing that is certain is the assumption | | | | with in proportion. Its classic look is timeless and is |
| that a slim cut suit is a fashion forward type of | | | | the meaning of eternal style. The best examples |
| cut, worn by rock stars and Hollywood types. | | | | come can be seen on Pierce Brosnan in the movie |
| This is simply not true as there are plenty of | | | | "The Thomas Crown Affair" or on Sylvester |
| trimmed up styles that look right at home with in | | | | Stallone in "Rocky III". Currently this cut can be |
| any board room.Many designers agree that, while | | | | found in brands such as Hugo Boss, Z Zegna and |
| it can be a trendy look, many people often | | | | Canali. |
| overlook the traditional fit of a classic slim cut. | | | | Know your purpose |
| Partial list of slim cut men's suits | | | | Finding the best looking suit starts with knowing |
| It will be tough to create a complete list but | | | | your purpose, if its for the board room opt for a |
| below are some of the major types that can be | | | | more traditional cut, if its for partying all night |
| found in the market place today: | | | | wear a super slim version. Wearing the right cut |
| British MOD suits: This is one of the most popular | | | | for the right occasion will make all the difference |
| types. It is a very fashion forward style featuring | | | | in the world. Some body types will not work well |
| tapered and extremely thin trouser legs a boxy | | | | with certain suits so finding the right slim fit for |
| jacket, well padded shoulders wider (than other | | | | you is crucial. Do not force yourself into a cut |
| slim cut suits)and usually cut with 3 or 4 buttons. | | | | that doesn't work, because you want to have a |
| the best examples were made by slim cut | | | | "label". If all else fails find a great custom suit tailor |
| custom suit houses in London's Savile Row and | | | | that can make hybrid cuts to work with your |
| can be seen on old pictures of the Beatles, 1960's | | | | body. Take your time and find the right fit for |
| Mick Jagger and Austin Powers (Though I do | | | | you and you will in return, enjoy your new suit |
| recommend it be toned down, to not look as | | | | that much more. |