Tips for Buying Mens Wear

Purchasing men's wear can be intimating if you don’t know the basics. There is often a large selection to choose from and with the different terminology, it can easily get confusing. Besides comfort being key, the fit and the material of your suit are equally important. Once you know a few tips of how to choose the right men's wear for you, the task of purchasing a suit may not be as daunting.

• When buying a suit don’t focus on bargains. Just because it is a good price doesn’t mean it’s a great fit.


• Determine what you need the suit for. Suit styles can vary depending on whether it’s for work or an event of some sort such as a wedding or funeral.


• Most suits are made of wool. Some higher quality suits are blended with cashmere. There are also linen, silk and cotton suits available. However, if purchasing your first suit, a wool one is ideal since it can be worn all year.


• Test out the fabric of the suit and take note of its strength. Squeeze the fabric in your hands and see how it reacts. If it bounces back quickly, maintains its structure and doesn’t stay wrinkled, the quality is good.


• Gently tug at the buttons of the suit. If they are loose or wobbly, don’t purchase the suit, the buttons are unstable and constant use will cause it to unravel from the suit quickly.


• The sleeves of your suit jacket should never meet the wrist lower than the base of your thumb. If it does, it means it is too large and you will need to order a size smaller.