The first impression. Probably the most important moment not only in private but also in business matters. In the first few milliseconds we make decisions about sympathy, attractiveness, educational attainment and much more and clothing plays a decisive role. Therefore nothing underlines sovereignty, charisma and competence better than a suit? A properly worn suit.
The suit alone is not enough, it also has to be worn correctly to achieve the desired effect. In the following I will therefore take a closer look at the Knigge rules of wearing a suit.
The color of the suit.
Classic is blue, grey or dark grey. The black suit can only be worn on mourning occasions and under no circumstances in the office or during leisure time.
Other suit colours can often be combined very well with casual outfits and are suitable for leisure time. Especially with a turtleneck sweater or lofas, suits offer interesting combination possibilities.
The classic suit, on the other hand, always consists of a dark suit, a white shirt and matching accessories. With the suit, the best foundations are laid for the gentleman.
The fabric of the suit.
The typical suit material is pure newwool, which consists of sheepskin. These are comfortable to wear and very durable. Cheap synthetic fibre suits, on the other hand, are neither comfortable to wear nor cause unpleasant sweating due to their properties.
The quality of the fabric can often be recognized by mere feeling and palpation. The fabric should neither be too coarse - fine fabrics are more noble - nor too fine, because otherwise the suit will be worn out quickly. Personally, I can recommend 140.
The suit jacket in focus.
A distinction can be made here between numerous variants. For festive occasions we recommend tuxedos or "Black Tie" and tails or "White Tie". Another obvious distinguishing feature is single or double-breasted. In the detail view the suit jackets can be distinguished by their slits and lapel.
Whereas two back slits are common in a single-breasted suit, the two-breasted suit usually has only one back slit. But when are the buttons to close and when to leave them open?
With the two-breasted suit it's easy, the buttons should always remain closed - both in sitting and standing position.
With a single-breasted suit, on the other hand, this is a bit more complicated. If one wears a tie, the suit should be open while sitting, but when standing it should be closed. Without a tie there is a choice between open and closed.
It is also important to keep in mind that the lowest button remains open at all times, regardless of whether two or three buttons are pressed!
The eternal mystery - the length of the sleeves.
Here it is especially important for me to bring some light into the dark. The shirt must look out from underneath the jacket, at least one centimetre. But also not too long, the yardstick is up to your thumb.
However, it is better to wear too long rather than too short, especially if additional cuff links are worn, it can sometimes be a few centimetres longer. It can often be difficult to find the right sleeve length for a suit from the bar.
The suit pants.
Here I recommend to wear the same color as with the suit jacket, because otherwise it can come quickly to one or the other Fopa. It should also be noted that the suit trousers have an adequate length, the back end of the suit leg (hem) should extend to just above the heel of the shoe and should not be turned upside down in the classic way. However, the standards are increasingly changing here - I also like to turn over. Last but not least, you should not miss the ONE crease in your trousers.
The certain something - the vest.
The waistcoat can give a classic and sometimes boring business outfit that special touch. However, there are a number of things to consider.
It is extremely important that the vest is not a suit replacement. The suit must still be closed while standing! In the vest, as with the suit, the lowest button should remain open.
The accessories.
The matching accessories often make the difference and usually differ from exceptional and average from above average. This can be positive or negative. A noble credit card case, discreet cuff links or a matching handkerchief are the perfect complement to a perfectly shaped outfit. However, if you exaggerate, it can quickly backfire.
Finally, I want to finish my blog, like so often with a quote.
Today, Giorgio Armani has the honour of saying:"Elegance is not just an eye-catcher, but a memory."