The Right Cut | Men's Suit
Posted by Portia Tapfumaneyi on
Suit Yourself With The Right Cut
You often hear that one should dress for his own taste and comfort to be able to carry off his ‘look’. However, the one piece of advice that makes all the difference but is normally neglected is reminding men to “to dress for their body type”. When you dress for your body type, comfort is almost always guaranteed.
When it comes to suits, there are generally 3 cuts – the American, the English and the Italian cuts, each of which sits differently on different body types. Below is a brief overview of each cut and the body type it’s best suited to:
The American cut
This cut is broader on the shoulders and the chest giving it a looser fit. This type of cut tends to be more suitable for the heavier or stockier body type as it does not emphasize the waist. The jacket more commonly has 3 buttons and the trousers have the “flat front’ look, i.e. no pleats, and tend to hang loose. In other words, the American suit has the least tailored look compared to the English or Italian cuts.
The English cut
Aaah….who does not concur that the English gentleman is ever so dapper in his tailored suit with a tapered waist, 2 button jacket, side vents and lightly padded shoulders. This cut gives men a leaner look due to its tapered waist which also helps to emphasize the chest. The light padding in the shoulders helps to give off a more muscular look for its wearer. It’s difficult to go wrong with this type of cut as it is flattering for the average or athletic body type.
The Italian cut
Sometimes also referred to as the European cut (after the Italian and French), this cut of suit spots a shorter jacket, high buttoning, a closer fit and sharp shoulders. Making it ideal for short or thin guys and the average body type. This type of cut doesn’t wear well on the heavier or stockier body type because of its very close fit to one’s body. In-fact, most of the popular suits nowadays, especially for the young folk, get their inspiration from the more fitting Italian cut.
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