A Suit That Fits Blog

If you are going to wear a suit, make sure it's a full suit and a combination of a suit jacket and a pair of trousers . They may be the same color, but the texture and shade can vary dramatically and anyone in the know will be able to tell the difference. Suit trousers always wear out faster than the jacket , so when purchasing a suit , it is always a wise investment to buy an additional pair of trousers.

Throughout the rest of the jacket, the raw seam edges are encased in small tubes of lining fabric, cut on the bias - this beautiful finish is commonly referred to as a 'Hong Kong' or 'French couture' finish. You can chose to have the binding the same fabric as the lining (as pictured), or in a contrasting colour for extra stylistic interest. A half-lined interior is the perfect accompaniment to lightweight summer fabrics such as mohairs and linens; it also works well with our new 'deconstructed' jacket option, which we will cover in our next update!

Beyond Flusser, there are idiosyncratic works like Nicholas Antongiavanni's The Suit and Nicholas Storey's History of Men's Fashion. The first is a job pitch that is entertaining but feels the lack of illustrations; the second is an English barrister's rather particular opinion on clothes, and isn't really much of a history. There are others, but really Flusser is the only one I would recommend without qualification. Until now.

The high street is saturated and the designers are searching for something new. That was the cycle. The next cycle will see a different shape dominate bootcut is the current favourite. But because the cycle is so long, it could last the whole of your twenties. You will identify slim trousers with your youth, and bootcut will seem like a breath of fresh air a more mature, flattering shape. It will seem like an original trend since, even though it was popular in the past, you weren't around to wear it.

I do not include myself in this statement as I love lighter weight suiting fabrics , even if it is Autumn! Most people will, however, look to opt for medium to heavier weighted fabrics, to primarily keep the cold at bay, but also to achieve a firmer hanging jacket. Also we have seen the obvious rise in demand for overcoats ! The cashmere is proving as popular as ever. It really does have a luxurious quality given its lustre. I have, myself, plumped for a tweedy type number. Looking forward to its arrival very soon! This will also allow me to wear my lighter weight suiting fabric as I can simply slip my overcoat over my coat! (The jacket part of a suit used to be called a coat, therefore an overcoat becomes very logical).

These trends will most certainly be picked up by the high street who usually take their cue from the designers. The high street shops will be filling their windows with these trends and we, as consumers, will walk past and inadvertently soak up the design elements like tiny little fashion sponges.