A Suit That Fits Blog

Some people may think of suits as a mere collection of stitched together fabric pieces, but there is a lot more to the construction of a suit that many people realise. If you've ever walked past a tailor's window displaying a suit with it's 'guts' on show then chances are you have some idea about what's going on under the outer wool fabric - but all that random stitching, padding, lining and interfacing can look a little confusing. What are suits really made of?

To start with, the front sections of most suits are interfaced with a fusible interfacing, to give the outer fabric a little more body. Next comes the chest canvas, which is a stiffer piece of fabric (sometimes containing horsehair) that floats between the outer and the lining. Shoulders pads are then added (we use various thicknesses depending on customer preference), and finally a sleeve head roll in the seam between the sleeve and body of the jacket, to fill out the cap of the sleeve and keep this area sharp.

All these layers add up to produce the sharp, moulded shape of the quintessential English tailored suit.  However, as the weather finally heats up, a lot of suit-wearers are starting to find that they are getting a bit hot under the collar.  Full English tailoring can sometimes feel a little heavy and uncomfortable in the height of the summer, leaving us yearning for a lighter, softer option.  So we at A Suit That Fits are happy to announce the timely addition of deconstructed jackets to our new range of products.

The deconstructed jackets have regular interfacing but no chest canvas, shoulder pads or sleeve head rolls, making for a softer shape and lighter jacket that is easy to wear in the summer heat.  Deconstructed jackets hang best when made out of relatively stiff fabrics such as our linens and mohairs , and also work fabulously when half-lined for extra lightness.

The deconstructed jacket option isn't just for summer however. They are an excellent choice for an Autumn or Spring casual jacket when you're not looking for such a structured silhouette. Try one of our tweeds , cords , sports jacketing or cashmere herringbones for effortless casual style.