Comments on: Mens Suit: How Many Buttons Should You Choose

By: Glenn

Glenn — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:28:02 +0000

Also if you go with a “Euro ” cut suit a two button would look great on you. Some moderate priced Euro cuts are made by Talia orange label. But they tend to run a little short, so you might need in that brand to go to to 40 tall. The base of the back of the suit should sit at he bottom of your seat not hang way down past your seat.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:22:54 +0000

Tony depending on your build, I would say your going to be a 38 or 40 regular. I would rather have it a little larger for it is easier to take in a suit then to let out. So see how you look in a 40reg first, Glenn

By: Tony C

Tony C — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:51:05 +0000

Very nice info, I’ve never owned a suit before and I need to buy one, i am a slim/skinny guy, about 5’10″ so i guess i need the 3 button suit or a one button suit, here where i live we don’t have a men’s store with people that takes your measure, so i guess i have to try on some coats and see what fits. Thanks

By: manoverboard

manoverboard — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:47:30 +0000

Good advice. now I wish more men would care how they dressed and picked up a book, or read on the net, how to buy, and wear outfits.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:19:00 +0000

Very good advice. A good men’s store will have seasoned professionals that can look at your build and almost to the T find your size. What most men do not understand how suits are constructed off the rack. They are sized by 2′s, in other words 38, 40, 42…etc those numbers are your chest size measurement. Then most suits today come with a pair of pants that are 6″ to 7″ smaller then your chest size, that is the “drop”. Most men fall in that drop, but a good tailor can always alter the pants by usually and 1 1/2′ smaller or larger to fit your waist.

By: valentines gift

valentines gift — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:38:18 +0000

I used to work in a nice men's store. Find a store where they measure you (with a tape, not by trying on coats) around the chest and waist. The measurement around your chest is your coat/suit size. A special fit suit may be needed if there is more than 8" difference between your chest and waist. Look for the coat to fall smoothly over your shoulders–no puckers between the shoulder blades, no fold or wrinkle under the collar.

By: Bars and Night Clubs Lover

Bars and Night Clubs Lover — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:53:53 +0000

I’m glad people agree… I think the next article should be whether the bottom button should be buttoned up or not… I’m a bit of a fan of leaving it unbuttoned… Gives that formal yet relaxed look…

Very contentious issue

By: Bar and Night Club Lover

Bar and Night Club Lover — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:15:19 +0000

Haha its not even close… 3 button suit makes you look tall, 2 button suit makes you look fat!!!!!

By: Marg

Marg — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:50:58 +0000

Well this is great information. Too bad I am not in the market for a men’s suit. But it was interesting to read. I didn’t know it was so complicated.

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:07:16 +0000

Great breakdown of 1, 2 and 3 button suits. I would never wear a one button, and the three button is just too trendy. The timelessness of the two button is always how I fly.

Now, let’s talk must have colors…