How A Suit Should Fit - Men's Suits Fit Guide - Gentleman's Gazette

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00:00 Introduction

You could hear it all over the place, fit matters the most, and while I wholeheartedly agree, the problem is, it’s rarely outlined what that thoroughly means.

00:56 Why Should You Care About Fit?

First of all, a well-fitting suit is almost as comfortable as wearing a sweater and sweatpants. Second of all, it makes you really stand out from the crowd and people will look at you and think you're really dapper but they can't pinpoint that it's a fit of your suit.

01:13 Why Does A Properly Fitting Suit Make You Look Better?

The answer is actually quite simple; a suit hides everything that's asymmetrical about your body and hides all the flaws, at the same time highlighting features such as your shoulders and your chest, giving you a natural v-shape that's very flattering and attractive.

02:08 What is a suit?

02:49 Collar
It should fit snugly against your neck without being overly tight and it should never stand away or gap. If you have a round shoulder the way I do, chances that your jackets gap more easily are much higher than if you have a straight posture. Because of that, you always have to go to the alterations tailor or talk to your made to measure provider or tailor and make sure you get a proper fit. The problem is when you stand, most jackets look good, the issue starts when you start moving when you lift your arms and you still want that jacket collar to sit tight against your shirt collar.

03:49 Shoulder
Ideally, you want the shoulder seam on top to be just slightly extended from the bone on your shoulder. Unlike a dress shirt which ends exactly at the bone, you want it to be slightly hanging over to give you a broader look and enable a range of movement because when you have multiple layers of fabric, the outer layer always has to be a little longer to be comfortable, you want the top part at your shoulder to be smooth and not puddling.

04:56 Armholes
Most armholes in suits are too big because suits are industrially made and they want to have one size that fits it all, the problem is if you have huge armholes, it may seem like it's more comfortable but it actually isn't because as soon as you move, your entire jacket moves with you and constricts you. On the other hand, if you have a tight armhole that ends just below your armpit, you can easily move and comfortably.

05:50 Chest
When it comes to a good fit of the chest it's always easy to see because some chests are fuller and they have more fabric that drapes well and for that, it's called Drape.

07:23 Vents
Today, most jackets have side vents, they are the most flattering. Ideally, you want high long vents that end exactly where your jacket pocket ends. The last hundred years, center vents have been in and out of fashion but originally, they were meant for horseback riding so unless you wear a jacket on the back of a horse, skip it.

08:13 Length
It's very important to get it right in the first place because even though you can physically change the length of the jacket, it will always look off if you do so. The proportions will simply not work and the location of your pockets will seem off as well as the buttoning point and therefore if you encounter something that is too short or too long simply leave it behind.

10:24 Sleeves
A sleeve should always hang very nicely without any wrinkles. If you see all the wrinkles chances are the sleeve pitch is wrong which means the way and the angle the sleeve was set in, that can be fixed by a tailor but they have to be quite skilled.
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[yitaeza]

my mom is a tailor. i didnt realize until i was in college that my clothes all are fit and of good quality... bcuz she made all of my coats, suits, trousers... i am lucky...

[danus-envx]

When I volunteered at a museum and dressed in period costume, I was lucky that one of the 19th-century-style three-piece suits fit me almost perfectly. It was like wearing pajamas, because it was a wool suit. On days when I was tired at work, I would nearly fall asleep standing up. It was super comfortable.

[AnalyticMinded]

This is what I've been looking for all these years! Every time I searched for "how a suit should fit", I got very vague guidelines like "it should feel comfortable". But Sven has done us all a favor and gone into the minutiae of the suit. This is just golden!

[mikalrain]

Mr. Schneider, you consistently put out quality videos. While other men's style youtubers have long since digressed into lifestyle, fitness, and business, you do not stray from the path. Thank you.

When YouTube is gone, we, your subscribers, will surely keep following you.

[localfolklore]

Sometimes it feels like having this source of info is unfair to my friends, but then again it also feels like a personal secret weapon so all's good

[lokis]

Thank you for this information. My 11 year old boys just joined an organization where they are required to wear a suit. At first they were against wearing one because it wouldn't "feel right", but after watching this and fitting the suit to them they love how it feels and want to wear it all the time. I think everyone should know how a suit should fit. Thank you so much Raphael.

[stevengarcia]

The real expert for suits. All details covered, amazing!!!

[TheOriginalPickleRick]

12:45 WOW I love the way you just casually levitate to show off the suit.

[PersonalPower]

I like almost all of our fellow style and personal development YouTube channels, but there is something about your videos and about your calm attitude that makes you stand out!
Just finished the first minutes of the video, but I felt the need to let you know! Keep up the great work!

[ilikeoranges]

I am impressed, you give us a lot of helpful advice for quite a while now, and you still post frequently and you still seen to have ideas for videos on a subject that is not as "flexible" as others, and still here you are.So nice job sir.

[log]

I'm only ten minutes in and this is already way better than any other suit guide I have ever seen or read.

[joshuadavis]

I have to say that I am really loving everything about this suit you are wearing: colors, pattern, cut.. all of those wonderful small details as well. Excellent choices! Thanks for all of the info as I attempt to buy a wedding suit.

[bheinatz]

I've watched most of your videos; all of them are excellent and informative. This one is easily one of your best. Thank you, sir! Very well done!

[bemnet]

Great video man, looking forward for part 2 of the video

[Supernov]

This is by far the best description I've come across. Many other ones just address the usual features but make no mention of movement for example, leaving it vague and superficial.

[sxpercoop]

This is such an informative video! I was a bit wary of buying a suit from a store because of these same reason. I didn't want it to not fit me properly. I might have to find a tailor to make one for me but I feel like it'll be worth it!

[onedead]

I'll put this in mind when I order my custom suit. Always thank you for the great information!

[djblackjackshellac]

Raphael, I’m so happy you mentioned “It Happened One Night.” To this day, when I think of an exemplary silhouette of a suit, I think of the scene where Clark Gable (he’s my great great uncle) is rebuking Mr. Shapely on the bus. And in fact, your suit had indeed reminded me of his, even before you had mentioned it! Cheers, and thanks!

[ryanbrown]

Excellent! I just got a suit with a jacket at the recommended length you posted but my g/f had mixed feelings about it because her thoughts where it was too long compared to what she sees in magazines and on celebrities.  This showed helped us understand it a bit more! Thanks!

[chewie]

Regarding armholes, I recently purchased a suit where I felt restricted because of the armholes of the suit. Can you create a video where you don on various suits of your wardrobe to illustrate the proper armhole fit on your suits? We can see your collection (spring, summer, fall or hot, rain, fog, etc) and get an idea of the ideal armhole. Thanks.
Great videos by the way.