Suit Basics
It's time to start dressing like a gentleman again and a great custom suit is the first step toward claiming your place at the top of the sartorial chain. A custom suit is the most important set of clothing in a man's wardrobe. A custom suit should be worn proudly and regularly. A well-made custom suit has the ability to transcend mere chemistry that brings, otherwise, hidden attributes such as power, confidence and authority to the forefront.
Shoulders
A good suit starts at the shoulders. It should fit your posture and flatter your frame. If your suit jacket doesn't make you look better when you put it on, your wearing the wrong one.
Lapels
Avoid narrow and extra wide and keep it somewhere in in the middle.
Buttons
The best suits have working button holes and functional buttons on the sleeves. It is acceptable to unbutton these buttons in order to show off the superior hand-tailoring of your garment.
Pattern
Stripes and checks are the most popular patterns for suits-though these are often so subtle they are not noticeable from even a short distance. A better suit carefully matches where the pattern meet and overlap, with stripes continuing across the seams perfectly.
Pockets
Most suits are made with the pockets sewn shut. Pull them open, but please don't load them with your keys, phone or iPod. As this will ruin the silhouette.
Lining
Subtle or shocking, a good lining, like functional button holes on the sleeve, allows custom suit wearers an opportunity to demonstrate their satorial individuality and flair.
Stitching
Superior suits are hand-stitched by a tailor. A true handmade suit will be sewn by artisans and this will be reflected in the price.