| Fashion trends have certainly changed in men's clothing | | | | is if it's blended with wool in order to reduce the cost. |
| since our fathers' generation. While the dapper dresser | | | | Polyester is made from chemicals, not natural fibers, |
| of the past always had his place, and men have | | | | and suits made from it were in style about as long as |
| always "dressed for success" to one degree or | | | | disco in the 1970s. What you'll save on a blended suit |
| another, there is far a more aware and sophisticated | | | | isn't worth the look. |
| approach to clothing today than ever. | | | | Microfiber: Fine for a Halloween costume but not much |
| As evidenced by the explosion of fashion magazines | | | | else. Stay away from any suit made from microfiber. |
| and TV programs aimed at the subject of men's wear | | | | Teflon: The same comments that apply to microfiber |
| and even makeovers, men today are much more | | | | also apply to Teflon. Unless you plan to fry an egg on |
| aware of how they're dressed than they were in the | | | | your sleeve, stay away from it. |
| past, when fashion wasn't much more than an | | | | Wools |
| afterthought. Many men are paying more attention to | | | | Tweed: Now we're into the fabric of choice for men's |
| their wardrobes than their cars or traditional male | | | | suits, but don't get too excited yet - tweed is not the |
| hobbies in an attempt to achieve the respect the | | | | first choice. While it will keep you warm in very cold |
| business world bestows on a well-dressed man. The | | | | weather, the fabric is too heavy to flow on your body. |
| best way to achieve this look, of course, is with a | | | | You may very well see tweed suits on seniors; it has |
| "killer" new suit. | | | | a very old-fashioned look. But it's best to avoid tweed |
| While style and cut is important, the deeper idea to be | | | | altogether, as it will tend to make you look heavier. |
| aware of is that the proper fabric is the most | | | | Flannel: Suits made from flannel are also pretty heavy, |
| important component of the perfect suit. To decide | | | | as they are made from corded wool. Although flannel |
| which fabric is right for you, you'll need to know how | | | | is very durable and available in charcoal gray with |
| each will look, feel, and wear. The following descriptions | | | | pinstripes, it's better suited for pajamas than suits. |
| of fabrics commonly used in men's suits will point you | | | | Tropical: Because this wool crepe is very lightweight, |
| in the right direction. | | | | it's extremely difficult to keep from wrinkling. This is not |
| Non-wools | | | | the fabric of choice for your new suit. |
| Linen: Probably not the best choice for a new suit. | | | | Worsted: You probably figured out by now that we |
| Linen is lightweight and has a look that will set you | | | | saved the best for last. Gabardines and mid-weight |
| apart from everyone else, but it stains and wrinkles | | | | corded wools are Worsted fabrics that are durable |
| easily. It can create a suit with a nice line, but it won't | | | | and can be worn all year long. Make sure your next |
| stay that way all day at the office. | | | | suit is made from Worsted wool. |
| Polyester: The only reason to consider a polyester suit | | | | |