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One of the most important essentials in a man’s wardrobe is a suit. Trends may come and go but a classic formal suit can never go out of style. Be it a job interview or an official meeting, you will need a suit at some point or the other. But owning a suit is not that easy, a lot of facts and criteria should be considered before you go out to buy this elementary ensemble.

It should fit well

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The most important factor for a suit is its fitting. A well fitted suit is regarded as a pre-requisite. Ready-made suits might not fit everyone well, therefore it is better to have bespoke suits that fit your measurements in accordance.

Shoulder should fall flat

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Sometimes, even a well-tailored suit looks unattractive because the shoulders don’t fit right. Your shoulders should always fall flat to the top of your arms. Hanging shoulders looks appalling. The seam on top of the shoulder should be the same length as the bone under it.

Length of the jacket

One thing that people often ignore is the length of the jacket. Ideally, the jacket should fit right around the waistline. Also, generic code dictates a half inch shorter for the sleeves of the blazer than that of the shirt. Try buttoning your jacket and check for any lines appearing around the waist. If it does, you definitely need a bigger size.

Choice of colour

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It is said that colours reflect your personality. A classic black suit is evergreen but experimenting with colours can bring out your persona. A navy blue suit is a new classic of the time. It looks best as the colour is friendly and is ideal for any occasion. Pastel colours are very summery in nature and gives a very cool vibe.

Keep it minimal

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One fashion disaster that people commit is over accessorizing their outfits. The basic rule of classic styling is keeping it minimal. Do not try to overdo by wearing too many items at the same time. Bracelets, rings, ear studs should be avoided. A tie is complementary to suits. Go for a classic solid tie, slightly darker shade to that of your blazer to enhance your complete look. Accentuate the look by tying a Windsor knot.

Square it up

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Many designers are coming up with different patterns and designs in pocket squares, that can be incorporated in the look with great panache. Muted tones can be explored that instantly catch attention without working too hard.

No baggy trousers

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Often, we see people donning baggy trousers to a suit. The appearance, rather than looking ‘cool’ looks awful. Slim fit/straight legged trousers with its cuffs falling exactly on top of the shoes are ideal. Rolled up cuffs doesn’t really go well for formal occasions. Therefore, have a definite length that falls exactly on the top edge of your shoes.

The fabric

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Wool is considered to be the richest fabrics in suits as it fits best and accentuates the styling well. Linen suits generally get wrinkles easily, so it is advised to go for linen blends which are lightweight and a great choice for summers. The fabric Chambray is in vogue due to its resemblance to denims and indeed it looks cool and classy at the same time.

Matching leather wear

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The functional accessories that go hand in hand with suits are belts and shoes. For instance, if going for a brown leather belt, always pick the footwear in exact colour shade. This way your formal styling will not look cakey and overdressed.

Go for a tailor made suit

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It is rightly said that a tailor made suit is always better than ready-made suits as it is made according to your fit and comfort and is exclusively for you. Tailor made suits gives you freedom to explore the designs and patterns of your own choice. Hence, it gives a greater leeway to your own choice of buttons, pockets, linings, designs, fabric and more.  Corneliani offers a Made-to-Measure service that allows customers to create a suit that is absolutely unique and made exclusively for them.

Salesh Grover is Business Head of OSL Luxury Collections Corneliani

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