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Introduction
C hoosing
suit is
your
enthralling
overwhelming in equal measure;
first
and
graceful than you ever thought
imaginable.
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j Shoulders k Lapels
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l Buttons m Pockets
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n Sleeves o Vents
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p Breast
look and will accentuate a large
rear end. W hen choosing your first
suit there’s only one choice:
single breasted. Whilst double-
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q Pleats
W hen it comes to
legwear, you also have to
your
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Colours
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Fabrics
Wool Cotton
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Synthetics
U nfortunately, synthetic
fabrics have a tendency to
look cheap and ‘shiny’; fashion
connoisseurs can spot these a
mile away, especially if they’ve
been lazily maintained or poorly
manufactured.
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“What material
should I choose?”
H owever, always
durability in mind. Paying
top dollar may mean receiving the
keep
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Patterns
Checks
Herringbone
Pinstripe
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Windowpane
A thin,
design.
often monotone, grid
Houndstooth
Stripes
Plaid
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“What Pattern
Should I choose
for my first suit?”
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Step 2: Design
British American
T he quintessentially British
look emanated from the ever
popular ‘Savile Road’ tailors in
I ts ‘Ivy League’ appearance is
more casual than other styles. Its
sloping lines and looser fit create a
London. Tightly cut and contoured more relaxed impression, and won’t
to the body, the ‘British’ style ‘hug’ the body like the silhouette-
ensures a good fit with clean lines. clinging ‘British’ fit.
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Resources
F or more information
everything relating to the
on
M ATTHES, B. (2006)
Dressing the Man You Love:
A Woman’s Guide to Purchasing,
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