The Quintessential Men's Uniform: 4 Things to Know before Buying a Suit

Last updated 11 months ago

There are milestones in every man’s life that mark the passage from boyhood to adulthood—a first cigar, a first job, a first sip of fine whiskey. Among them ranks buying a suit for the first time. From the Victorian era onward, suits have been a staple of men’s fashion. Today, they are reserved for business and other formal events; no matter the occasion, looking great in a suit is always fashionable. Here is what you should know before buying one:

Jacket: A jacket can be either single-breasted—a single column of buttons—or double-breasted, featuring two columns of buttons. The single-breasted jacket is the go-to for a sleek look due to the narrow overlap. A jacket can also have one of three varieties of lapels (notched, peaked, or shawl) and a varying number of buttons.
Slacks: The slacks should be made out of the exact same material as the jacket and can feature a pleated or, more popularly, flat front. Pleats are creases at the front of the pants along the waist intended to provide comfort and allow for better movement.
Make: You can buy a suit three different ways: bespoke, in which your suit is custom made using your measurements; made-to-measure, in which a premade pattern is adjusted to suit you; or ready-to-wear, in which you buy the suit off the rack. A bespoke suit is going to fit you best, but also cost you the most.
Fabric: Suits are most commonly made from wool but can be woven from flannel, tweed, gabardine, or linen. Anything other than wool in a business or formal setting is frowned upon, so don’t buy a tweed suit unless you expect to be giving a lecture or attending an informal event.

Now that you know the basics of the dress suit, join the ranks of the distinguished and contact Warehouse Suite Sale in Los Angeles. We offer an incredible selection of name-brand men’s suits, shirts, and accessories at wholesale prices that can fit any budget. Call us today at (310) 294-9715.