A quality tailored suit is of timeless design, not being affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion. However, suits do not realise perpetual succession and must be appropriately cared for.
All gentlemen are guilty of being indolent in properly hanging their suit up after a hard day in the office, failing to properly use a napkin while dining and consequently dry-clean their suits too frequently. Unfortunately, these bad habits inevitably deteriorate our suits fabric and construction.
Step 1: Choosing the Appropriate Fabric
Woollen suits with a thread-count of Super 150 and finer are generally a lot thinner and lighter. However, this causes the fabric to become much more fragile, wearing out exponentially faster than coarser wool. If you do not want to spend a small fortune maintaining your suit, look for woollen fabrics with a thread-count between Super 120 and 140.
Step 2: Store your Suit Properly
Deter from hanging your suit in your over crowded closest. Please hang on a separated suit rack. This is imperative in allowing the suit to maintain its shape and will allow the suit to air out effectively. Even more importantly, make sure your suit is hanged in a ventilated garment bag. Hanging your suit on a cedar hanger is further recommended, as this absorbs moisture and repels moths.
So, as a quick recap – hang your suits separately and place in a ventilated garment bag on a cedar hanger.
Step 3: Repel Moths
Moths can turn your woollen suit into their lunch. As indicated earlier, moths are repelled by cedar. Cedar can be best used by hanging your suit on a cedar hanger and/or by placing cedar blocks in your suit pockets. Otherwise, the easiest method is to make sure your closet is well hoovered and is not housing a family of two hundred moths.
Step 4: Cancel your Dry Cleaning Appointment
We understand that gentlemen get a certain confidence from dry-cleaning their suit prior to a job interview or formal occasion. However, if your suit is not dirty then it does not need to be dry-cleaned. The chemicals involved in dry cleaning can wear out and deteriorate your suits fabric. It is recommended that you limit the dry cleaning of your suit to once per quarter.
However, if your suit is noticeably wrinkled or you really need that confidence boost pre-occasion, then it is recommended that your suit be pressed. This allows for the crispness without the chemicals.
Choosing the perfect suit jacket can be overwhelming. It is an important piece of attire. It can be dressed up with a three-piece, or dressed down with chinos.
There are three essential ingredients for a quality suit jacket: (1) fit; (2) fabric; and (3) construction.
Broadly, there are three different types of suit jacket construction: (1) full-canvassed; (2) half-canvassed; and (3) fused. You know the price difference. You’ve heard circulating rumours about which is best suited for you. But this article is aimed at demystifying the construction you really need.
There are three essential ingredients for a quality suit jacket: (1) fit; (2) fabric; and (3) construction.
This article focuses on fit. A custom tailored suit is crucial to guarantee the perfect fit. The Suit Society takes twenty measurements, from your neck to your ankle, to ensure the perfect fit and to guarantee you look dapper and well fitted for any occasion.
Whether you are trying to become more informed for your next suit purchase, or trying to figure out whether your current collection is in dire need of being re-tailored, knowing the four fit components of a suit is fundamental.
1 – The shoulder pads must end with your shoulders. The best tailor’s are not able to retailor the shoulder.
2 – The top button must not fall below your belly button.
3 – The jacket sleeve should be inline with the bottom of your jacket.
4 – The jacket sleeve should end at the base of your thumb, allowing for half an inch of your shirt cuff to be visible.
We possess a refined philosophy. We believe your suit should be tailored not only to your measurements, but also to your individuality. To express your individuality, it is imperative that you are fully informed on all things suits. The Journal is the means of achieving this end. We will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration for you to truly and fully express yourself through your personal style. We are here to help you.
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