| In order to look your best, and to order the best | | | | 2. A solid line of color, rather than contrast on |
| made-to-measure suit for your body shape/size | | | | jackets and pants. |
| and life style, you need to know what would best | | | | 3. Clothes need not be looser. |
| enhance you. The following provides basic | | | | 4. Any color that fits the complexion. |
| knowledge. It will assist you in making the right | | | | 5. Short jackets would work well. |
| choices. However, do not forget- this is your suit | | | | 6. Single breasted would be best. |
| and your choice. That is the beauty of having a | | | | Tall men: |
| suit or jacket custom tailored, clothing should | | | | 1. Long jackets. |
| reflect your preferences and your life. | | | | 2. Jackets sloped gently downward |
| PROPORTION | | | | 3. Double breasted and single breasted both work. |
| Jackets and pants should fit the wearer. There | | | | 4. Single pleats in front of the pants for thin men |
| are a number of basic style rules that have been | | | | and double pleats for larger men. |
| shown over time to enhance different physiques. | | | | 5. Stripes, if worn, should be thicker. |
| There are exceptions- some men have made | | | | Athletic build (defined as chest is 8" larger than |
| non-traditional choices and have looked well. The | | | | the waist): |
| following are merely guides: | | | | 1. Shoulders should be soft. |
| Shorter/less tall and heavy men: | | | | 2. Single breasted with a peak lapel |
| 1. Solids and vertical stripes, but not large. | | | | 3. Cuffed bottom. |
| 2. Looser fitting. While some larger men think tight | | | | The following are some guides as to making the |
| clothes will make them look smaller, the opposite | | | | right choices as to fit: |
| is true. They merely emphasize girth. A little extra | | | | Suit jacket: |
| room in the clothes hides better. | | | | The suit jacket should provide a good balance, |
| 3. The leg line should be longer; therefore the | | | | maximize the length of the leg and appropriately |
| jacket length should be on the shorter side. | | | | frame and enhance the face. To measure the |
| 4. Double-breasted jackets with notch lapels will | | | | appropriate length of the jacket, put the arms |
| create a V effect that sculpts the torso and slims | | | | straight down. The bottom of the jacket should |
| the waist. | | | | line up with the knuckle of the thumb. A second |
| 5. Side vents work well. | | | | method, especially if an arm is unusually long or |
| 6. Pleats in front of the pants offer more room | | | | short, is to measure the distance from the collar's |
| and the downward folds de-emphasize the | | | | seam to the floor. The jacket should end at the |
| stomach. | | | | half-way mark. |
| 7. Colors should be medium to dark, light colors | | | | Jacket sleeve: |
| emphasize size. | | | | Sleeves should taper to the wrist and end where |
| Short and slim men: | | | | the wrist breaks with the hand. There should be a |
| 1. Plaid, windowpanes, solids, flannel and tweed are | | | | little edge, about one-half inch, of shirt showing. |
| all acceptable. | | | | |