How to choose formal suits Part 1

1. Choosing formal suits

The key to choosing a suit is your personal style, but the key point is a suit that is durable and durable. A good-looking suit should not have too strong a casual style. In a word, the one that suits you is the best.

1. Selection of fabrics

When choosing a suit, you must first pay attention to the fabric and color. When we choose a suit, we should choose wool as much as possible, pure and good-textured fabric, because it is drapey, breathable, light, thin and soft, which is the symbol of a high-end suit. In terms of fabrics, pure wool fabrics are generally chosen.

2. Color selection

From a color perspective, the basic characteristics of formal suits are monochromatic and dark. Single color, dark color. What colors are generally common? They are usually black and navy blue, and sometimes brown and gray. Casual suits come in a variety of colors. They can be single-color, bright-colored, or multi-colored. Some colors have more than one color. Some also have checks or stripes, or they can be sapphire blue, gray blue, light blue, coffee, or pink, green, purple, or yellow, which is more casual.

3. The choice of pattern

Pattern is actually very important. When Chinese people wear clothes, generally few people have the concept of pattern. The so-called version refers to the appearance outline of the suit. Strictly speaking, there are four basic styles of suits:

The first style is the European style suit. What does the European style suit look like? European suits are actually popular in continental Europe, such as Italy and France. Generally speaking, they are called European suits. The most important representative brands are Ermenegildo Zegna, Armani and Ferre. What are the basic characteristics of European suits? The basic outline is an inverted trapezoid. It's not an inverted triangle, it can't be an inverted triangle, it's an inverted trapezoid, which actually means the shoulders are wide and the waist is narrowed, which is consistent with the taller and burlier figure of European men. Men who are relatively slim say that when choosing a suit, they should think twice before buying a European-style suit because most people are not broad enough in the shoulders. Double-breasted buttons, nipped waist, and broad shoulders are also the basic characteristics of European plate suits.

The second version is the British suit. It is a variant of the European version. It is single-breasted, but the collar is relatively long and narrow, which is related to the Anglo-Saxon ethnic group. Anglo-Saxons have longer faces, so their suit collars are wider and longer. It is three buckles. British suits usually have three buttons, and their basic outline is also inverted ladder shape. Slits on both sides are called riding trousers, which are more convenient when riding a horse. This is a characteristic of British suits. There is also a kind of trousers called middle slits, which are slits in the middle. Riding shorts are actually related to British equestrian sports.

The third version is the American suit. It is the American version of the suit. The basic outline feature of the American version of the suit is O-shaped. It is loose and baggy, suitable for casual occasions. Therefore, American suits tend to be single pieces and generally have a casual style. If you have been to the United States, you will find that the basic characteristics of Americans' general clothing can be summarized in four words: loose clothes and large trousers. Emphasizing comfort and casualness are American characteristics and American character. We must emphasize individuality. To be honest, in my eyes, European and American suits are not very suitable for ordinary Chinese people to wear. What kind of clothing is more suitable for us? It is a style with oriental characteristics, a Japanese version of a suit.

The fourth version, Japanese suit. The basic outline of the Japanese suit is H-shaped. It fits our Asian men's figure, no broad shoulders, no narrow waist. Generally speaking, it is mostly single-breasted and has no slits at the back. Such clothing looks more appropriate on us. Most Japanese suits are pantless. Why? Because we are not tall. It is very common for Westerners to be 1.85 meters tall. Our height is generally about 1.75 or 1.78 meters. If you are relatively short, the slits on both sides will be very high, which is silly, and may also expose the waistband, which is not good-looking.

However, I would like to say one more thing here: no matter what style, the one that suits you is the best.

　3. Suit brands

As students, most of them don’t have much money. Suits usually cost around 2,000, and some big international brands will cost more than 3,000 even if they are discounted. However, there are still many brands to choose from around this price range. Here are some suit brands recommended for your reference.

Groom. Shinur (China’s well-known trademark, Chinese famous brand, national inspection-free product, top ten suit brands)

Luo Meng Suit (China’s well-known trademark, Chinese famous brand, national inspection-free product) , top ten suit brands)

Youngor Suits (China's well-known trademarks, Chinese famous brands, national inspection-free products, top ten suit brands)

Shanshan Suits (China's well-known trademarks, Chinese famous brands, National inspection-free products, top ten suit brands)

Newsbird suits (China's well-known trademarks, Chinese famous brands, national inspection-free products, top ten suit brands)

Hongdou suits (China's well-known trademarks, Chinese famous brands, national inspection-free products, top ten suit brands)

In addition, Shunmei, Dashui, etc. are also good brands.

2. The choice of shirt

Black suit and white shirt are relatively common combinations. The shirts worn in formal occasions should be white shirts, solid colors, without too many patterns. Wear plaid, striped and the like as little as possible, and generally do not wear colored shirts. It is important to note that long-sleeved shirts are formal wear, while short-sleeved shirts are casual wear, and the latter should not be used with suits. There are several details to pay attention to when it comes to long-sleeved shirts. The first detail is that when wearing underwear or vest under a long-sleeved shirt, you should pay attention to choosing a U-neck or V-shaped collar so that it cannot be exposed. Otherwise, if you wear a high-collared shirt, some of your underwear will be exposed. Some comrades say that when they lie down, a section of their shirt, a section of woolen sweater, and a section of underwear will be exposed. It looks like terraced fields, which is very unsightly. Also note that if you wear a tie, the top button must be fastened. If you don’t wear a tie, you don’t have to button the top button of your shirt. It's okay to wear a T-shirt with casual wear, but not with formal wear.

3. The choice of tie

You must wear a tie when wearing a suit. You don’t have to wear a tie if you don’t wear a suit. You absolutely don’t need a tie if you don’t wear a suit. Generally, you should pay attention to the color of your tie. For formal occasions, it is best to choose a single color, that is, nothing with patterns. What color should I choose? It can be the same color as the suit, such as a blue suit with a blue tie, and a gray suit with a gray tie. In addition, you can also choose a purple tie, which is more solemn and enthusiastic. Wear brightly colored ties, pink, white, green, as few as possible. Patterned ties are also acceptable, but the pattern should be simple, with plaids, stripes, and dots being the best. Don't let the tie be colorful, such as Amao, Agou, Panda Panpan, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or a beauty's big mouth, and then print a few words, "It's rare to be confused" or "Merry Christmas", these are not suitable. These are the choices of people in the entertainment industry, and men in public relations generally do not choose them.

IV. Things you should pay attention to when wearing formal attire

The suits some people wear may be branded and expensive, but why don’t they look good when worn? This involves the issue of stereotypes. When we talk about dress etiquette and observing conventions, we always emphasize one sentence: do something and don’t do something. So when you see a man wearing a suit, whether he will wear it or not, what are the main issues that should be considered? Is it important to wear comfortable clothes? Or is the right combination more important? There are some dressing techniques that you should pay attention to. I think the main thing is to match them appropriately. In a more professional way, when talking about a man wearing a suit, he emphasizes the so-called "three threes". What is "three threes"? There are three major issues to pay attention to when wearing a suit, and each issue has a three character in it, so it is called "three threes".

The first "three", the three-color principle. It stipulates that when wearing a formal suit, no more than three colors can be worn on the whole body.

If a man, I invite him to dinner tonight, we have Japanese food or Korean barbecue. When eating Japanese food or Korean barbecue, can he wear nylon stockings? When he took off his shoes in public, there was a different kind of fragrance inside, which could kill a mouse. There are three holes outside, one of which exposes the big toe. At that time, when you are not feeling well, others are not feeling well either. This is very important.

When choosing or wearing a suit, finally follow the relevant rules. When wearing a suit, we usually emphasize a few major details. The "three threes" I just talked about are the major policies, and there are also detailed rules.

One of the details is how to tie clothes buttons. What’s the point of tying the buttons of a single-breasted suit? The most basic thing to pay attention to is that the bottom button is never fastened. If it has two buttons, it must be that it is not tied at the bottom. What to do with three or four buttons? For three or four buttons, leave the bottom button unfastened. Another way is to leave the top button unbuttoned and the top and bottom can be more open. This is a more fashionable way to wear it. But it's a very formal way to wear it, except the bottom button is unfastened. But you must be careful not to leave all the buttons unbuttoned. If you leave all the buttons unbuttoned, it will look silly and become a casual suit.

Detail 2: The fewer things you put in your suit pockets, the better. This is very important. Some of our comrades wear suits as work clothes. In principle, the lower pockets on both sides of a suit jacket do not contain anything. Things are only stored in this inner pocket. I have a suggestion, if you just bought the suit and the pockets are sealed, don’t remove the thread, otherwise things will be stored. Don't tear it apart, it will be more harmonious. What can I put in the inner pocket of a suit? You can put pens and business cards, but don’t put anything else. Where to put other things? Put it in your briefcase, including your mobile phone and the like. "A man looks at his waist", don't hang anything on your waist. Put those things in the bag.

5. The choice of leather shoes

Men’s formal shoes are divided into lace-up and simple styles. Lace-up style is a classic formal style. In recent years, simple elastic style leather shoes have also become a popular style. The choice of formal wear.

Whether it is a lace-up style or a simple style, the current mainstream is a suitable shape that is neither pointed, round nor flat. The leather surface should not be too smooth and eye-catching. It is best to have a matte texture of first-layer cowhide. If it is as bright and clean as paint and is eye-catching, it will be disqualified. Formal leather shoes must have a heel. The high-quality heels of formal men's shoes should be made of wood. Of course, the bottoms should be lined with a rubber wear-resistant layer. Wooden shoes are lighter, stronger and less likely to deform. You can tell by tapping it lightly with your fingernails. The wooden heel is hard and makes a clicking sound, while the plastic heel is soft and the texture is obviously different when knocked. Formal leather shoes should not have too many decorations, with the exception of trademarks that indicate the identity of the leather shoes. And dangling metal chains, ornaments and floral decorations will make you look like a circus clown.

I will introduce some knowledge about choosing formal attire here. I hope that through the above introduction, all students and friends can choose a formal attire that suits them and have smooth sailing on the way to find a job. How to choose formal attire Part 2

Overview

When men choose a suit, they need to pay attention to details such as fabric, color, pattern, style, shape, size, workmanship, etc. Let’s analyze them one by one below.

Steps/Methods

Fabric

Since a suit is often used as a formal suit or dress, the fabric should be of high quality. In general, wool should be the preferred fabric for suits.

The specific color of the suit must appear solemn and orthodox but not too frivolous and casual. According to this requirement, the color of the suit should be navy blue. Across the world, navy blue outfits are often a must-have for every man.

In addition, you can also choose a gray or brown suit. Black outfits can also be considered, but they are more suitable for solemn and solemn occasions.

Pattern

In order to pursue maturity and stability, suits are generally better without patterns. Suits sewn with "tartan" are generally not elegant and can only be worn by businessmen in informal situations.

Style

There are two main ways to distinguish the specific styles of suits:

Divide according to the number of suits. According to this standard, suits can be divided into single pieces and suits. The so-called suit refers to a set of jackets and trousers with the same fabric, color and style, and echoes each other in style. Usually, suits are divided into two-piece suits and three-piece suits. A two-piece suit includes a jacket and a trousers, while a three-piece suit includes a jacket, trousers and a vest. A three-piece suit looks more formal than a two-piece suit. When men participate in high-level events, it is better to wear a three-piece suit.

Divided according to the number of buttons on the suit jacket. According to this, there is a difference between single-breasted and double-breasted suits. It is generally believed that single-breasted blazers are more traditional, while double-breasted blazers are more fashionable.

Specifically, the number of buttons on single-breasted blazers and double-breasted blazers are different, thus giving them different styles.

Single-breasted suit jackets are most commonly available with one button, two buttons, or three buttons. One-button and three-button single-breasted blazers are more fashionable, while two-button single-breasted blazers are more orthodox.

Double-breasted suit jackets, the most common ones have two buttons, four buttons, six buttons, etc. Two-button and six-button double-breasted blazers are popular styles, while four-button double-breasted blazers are clearly traditional.

Style

The shape of the suit is also called the style of the suit. At present, there are four main styles of suits in the world: European, British, American, and Japanese.

European-style suits are free and elegant, British-style suits are well-tailored, American-style suits are wide and elegant, and Japanese-style suits are close-fitting and dignified. Generally speaking, European-style suits require the wearer to be tall and burly, while American-style suits are a bit more casual. In comparison, British suits and Japanese suits seem to be more suitable for Chinese people.

Size

When wearing a suit, it should be of a suitable size and be moderately loose. Whether the suit you wear is too big or too small, too fat or too thin, it will damage your personal image.

Workmanship

When checking the workmanship of a suit, you need to pay special attention to the following six points: first, to see whether the lining is exposed; second, to see whether the pockets are symmetrical; third, to see whether the pockets are symmetrical. It depends on whether the buttons are sewn firmly, the fourth is whether the surface is fluffy, the fifth is whether the stitches are even, and the sixth is whether the appearance is smooth.

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Notes

It is not advisable to wear suits that are too bright or shiny in formal occasions. Hazy and transitional colors are generally not suitable to choose. The more formal the occasion, the more particular it is to wear a monochromatic suit.

When choosing a suit, you should also pay attention to the difference between formal suits and casual suits.