Thingsyou’redoingwrongwhenbuyinga suit,accordingtoIndochinostyle expert Dean Handspiker.
● Game Changers Style
“Ensure your tailor adjusts
to both your preference
and your body.”52 MEN’S FITNESS SEPTEMBER 2019
Find what suits you
MFTOPTIPS
Top’tachesStaylookingsharpwith
ro
yeTHECLASSIC
MOUSTACHEThispopular,time-
honouredstylebrings
sophisticationtoany
occasion.Butit’snot
justaboutthehair:
yourskinneedsto
shine,too.A goodface
washwillremovedead
skincellstogiveyour
’tachea perfectly
cleancanvas.Then
followupwitha quality,
hydratingmoisturiser.THEHANDLEBARIt’snotforthefaint-
hearted,butthis
eccentricstylewill
makeyoustandout,
especiallyif youhave
a widerface.After
usinga razorto
removehaironthe
cheeks,neckand
chin,stylewitha little
waxorbalmtotwist
theends.Scissors
canaddfinerdetail
tothisstyle.THEFULLBEARDThetrendnowis
towearbeards
shorterandkeep
themimmaculate.
Tidyupyourneckline
witha beardtrimmer,
orforanevencleaner
look,usea straight
razororaskyour
barberto“lineup”your
beard.Moisturiseror
specialbeardbalm
canhelpkeepthe
strayhairsin check.It needs to fit!
While not the starting
point, the fit of your
suit is the single
most important thing.
Ensure your tailor
adjusts to both your
preference and your
body. You want the
waist to be nipped,
but not pulling, the
shoulders to lay flat,
the sleeves to show
7mm of shirt cuff
and the pants to break
at the shoe without
bagging. Take the time
to perfect your fit.
Consider versatilityIf you’re shopping
for your first suit, a
midnight blue will go
with you anywhere.
Solids are solid, but
a micro-check or
tonal pattern will take
you from the office
to a night out and
will work for a big
wedding, too. You
can also consider
a Prince of Wales or
Herringbone pattern.
Both are perennial
classics that easily
dress up or down.Gonatural100% merino wool is
a great starting point,
as it’s breathable and
naturally moisture
wicking. Blends with
cashmere and mohair
add softness; linen
or silk add lightness.
While man-made
fibres can add
strength or stretch,
it’s best to avoid
anything with more
than 5% synthetic
content for comfort.Knowwhat’s insideA quality suit will
feature half or full
canvas construction
where the inner layers
are sewn together,
allowing the suit to
mould to your body
over time. Avoid suits
where the interlining
is glued to the
underside of the fabric.
Over time, the upper
chest will start to
pucker and it will
never sit as well.KnowthyselfLarger guys look best
in a two-button jacket
with wider lapels,
while skinny lapels
or double-breasted
jackets favour tall,
slim men. If you are
vertically challenged,
choose a lower button
stance to lengthen
your torso visually.
Select what works
for you, not the latest
trend, and you’ll look
better for it.1 2 3 4 5
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