| Amongst the different clothing items that make up the | | | | pleats can be single, double or pleat less flat front. |
| male wardrobe, the most formal is the suit and/or the | | | | Cuffs are upward folds made at the end of the pants. |
| tuxedo. Suits are required to be worn at all formal, | | | | Vests and Waistcoats |
| official and ceremonial functions. A good well styled | | | | Today the vest is rarely used in the business world, |
| suit projects confidence, power and style in a man. | | | | but has kept its appeal as a formal accessory for |
| Men's formal clothes or suits can range from classic | | | | Tuxedos. Silk, satin and colored vests make for a very |
| styles to trendy and contemporary depending on your | | | | formal accessory for the suit. |
| wardrobe needs, desired styling and one that matches | | | | Cumberbunds, ties and bow ties |
| your personality. | | | | A cumberbund is a colorful sash worn around the |
| A suit can be either tailored or bought off the shelf. | | | | waist as part of formal dressing. Bows, bow ties are |
| Tailored suits are customized to fit the male body to | | | | extremely formal and worn for weddings, ceremonies |
| perfection and are obviously much costlier. Suits | | | | and official functions while ties are a regular accessory |
| bought off the shelf are readily available and designed | | | | to a suit. |
| keeping in mind current fashion trends. Also, since they | | | | Fabrics used in tailoring suits |
| are produced to fit an average male body, they may | | | | Knowing about suit details allows one to tailor them to |
| not fit as well as a suit that has been specially tailored | | | | cater to individual styles and preferences. Coupled with |
| for you. Moreover, mass-produced as these suits are, | | | | the right fabrics, it can make men stand out and look |
| they will not match the quality and superiority of a | | | | good. There are typically two kinds of fabrics used to |
| tailored suit. | | | | make suits, wool and non-wool. There are different |
| The ensemble of a power suit or tuxedo typically | | | | types of wool such as tweed, herringbone, flannel, |
| consists of the following items: | | | | worsted wool as well as virgin, lambs and merino wool. |
| Jackets | | | | The non-wool includes linen, cotton, polyester and |
| These could be of various types depending on the | | | | micro-fibers. |
| style like Single or Double Breasted, Sports Jackets | | | | Buying men's formal clothes like suits and tuxedos can |
| and Blazers. While the former two make up for very | | | | be quite an experience since you will be investing in |
| formal dressing, the latter two wear a more | | | | probably the most expensive item in your wardrobe. |
| casual-chic look. Having a good knowledge in the | | | | There are a wide selection of designer suits ranging |
| basics of making a suit including the cut and design | | | | from Zegna, Cerruti, Armani, Hugo Boss, Jil Sander |
| help you in making a better choice of your purchase | | | | among others that have great cuts and beautiful |
| for both, tailored and off the shelf jackets. | | | | designs. A good suit is a must in every man's |
| Trousers | | | | wardrobe, it not only serves to dress him and make |
| Men's suit pants encompass the drape, pleats and | | | | him look good at a formal occasion but also show off |
| cuffs. The drape should be smooth without bulges. The | | | | his stylish masculinity. |