What is de rigueur in suiting for men these days?

Bry Nylon · Feb 24, 2012

It's approaching the time I bought a new suit or two for those occasions when a gentleman wishes to dress more formally.

I'm thinking of something at the darker / more sombre end of the colour spectrum (charcoal grey / dark blue / black), but what about the other details that are so easy to get wrong?

Two piece or three?
If two piece, 2 buttons or 3?

TJx · Feb 24, 2012

from a womens point of you ...
definately a two piece, waistcoats are a no-no make you look like a BANKER lol, try and go for the Gus look you wont go wrong

(also 2 buttons )

Since1982 · Feb 24, 2012

Depends on your body shape! I'd would head to Hugo Morris in The Lanes (opposite Donatellos) and have a chat with Mark Jenkins - his advice is second to none.

Lady Gull · Feb 24, 2012

Definitely 2 piece - don't bother with a waistcoat!

Keep it simple - dark charcoal is good - will take you anywhere - always looks smart -

TJx · Feb 24, 2012

lady gull said:
definitely 2 piece - don't bother with a waistcoat!

Keep it simple - dark charcoal is good - will take you anywhere - always looks smart -

this

Cheshire Cat · Feb 24, 2012

Dress to the left (unless you hang to the right)

P.S. Brown three piece, with wide pin stripes. BIG lapels, two buttons, Flares.
White frilled shirt unbuttoned to waist, shirt collar folded over jacket.

BIG and I mean BIG gold medallion to emphasise hair on chest.

Sorted.

METALMICKY · Feb 24, 2012

Am also in the market for a new suit for work purposes and had a quick browse today. When it comes to the mainstream shops when you are on a budget it looks like various shades of grey are all the rage and you might actually struggle if you wanted navy.

Being an old mid forties fart with emerging one pack it has to be a 2 piece two button regular fit. Some of the suit styles for the young dandys are truly foul. I don't mind the slim fit but its all the contrast piping round the lapels. Makes you look a holiday park rep

Triggaaar · Feb 24, 2012

Lady Gull said:
Definitely 2 piece - don't bother with a waistcoat!

Just more to take off - I getcha

dark charcoal is good - will take you anywhere

The shops are never open when you need them.

Cheshire Cat · Feb 24, 2012

2 peice suit £39

http://direct.asda.com/george/mens-suits/D2M1G10C14,default,sc.html

"I act for the defendant m'lud"

Lush · Feb 24, 2012

TJx said:
try and go for the Gus look you wont go wrong

If you want to look like the manager at Al Duomos

JJB · Feb 24, 2012

Cheshire Cat said:
2 peice suit £39

http://direct.asda.com/george/mens-suits/D2M1G10C14,default,sc.html

"I act for the defendant m'lud"

I wouldn't even piss on those. They are disgusting.

TJx · Feb 24, 2012

Cheshire Cat said:
2 peice suit £39

http://direct.asda.com/george/mens-suits/D2M1G10C14,default,sc.html

Their actually really nice in real life good quality too came out best in one of those 'polls' on 'this morning' so i heard

JCL666 · Feb 24, 2012

Some friends of mine have had suits made at Gresham Blakes.

I have to say that the suits are beautiful and although I have previously thought they are over priced etc, I am seriously thinking about getting one myself.

I would go for a two button jacket with four buttons on the sleeve. Probably a single vent at the back and straight pockets. Flat front trousers without turn ups and no pocket flaps.

Colours? Very dark blue.

TJx · Feb 24, 2012

JCL666 said:
Some friends of mine have had suits made at Gresham Blakes.

I have to say that the suits are beautiful and although I have previously thought they are over priced etc, I am seriously thinking about getting one myself.

I would go for a two button jacket with four buttons on the sleeve. Probably a single vent at the back and straight pockets. Flat front trousers without turn ups and no pocket flaps.

Colours? Very dark blue.

Sloe Joe · Feb 24, 2012

If you're a 1901 member, a dinner jacket is naturally de rigeur. However, the more gauche supporters from the County might favour plus fours and tweeds. If you are amongst the more 'dangerous' types trying to avoid the likes of DI Roy Grace, spats, a Prince of Wales check suit and a jautily angled Homburg would 'cut the dash'.

Skaville · Feb 24, 2012

I have a Gresham Blake suit. Love it!

I'm also in the market for an everyday business suit. Always two easy winners. Charcoal or dark navy, thin pinstripes optional. Always two button.

Raleigh Chopper · Feb 24, 2012

This year i am wearing a hugo boss black slim fit one button suit ,white shirt,black silk tie and a white handkerchief in top pocket.

Hornblower · Feb 24, 2012

Jump The Gun
Lovely suits, English made, lovely materials, much cheaper than Gresham Blakes and more stylish IMO.

South Stand Bonfire · Feb 24, 2012

Depends on your build. Ask someone to give you some advice (even M&S provide this) and will advise whether a 2/3 button, single/doubled jacket suit will be best for you.

Bry Nylon said:
It's approaching the time I bought a new suit or two for those occasions when a gentleman wishes to dress more formally.

I'm thinking of something at the darker / more sombre end of the colour spectrum (charcoal grey / dark blue / black), but what about the other details that are so easy to get wrong?

Two piece or three?
If two piece, 2 buttons or 3?

Titanic · Feb 24, 2012

ALWAYS dress to the left :thumbsup:

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