Grooming & Etiquette (Importance of wearing garments that fit)

IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GARMENTS THAT FIT

The way that clothes fit a body is very important. Fit is vital to projecting a professional image.
If something does not fit correctly, it draws attention to the area.

Business suits

• Beware of wrinkles 

If you see wrinkles at the back of your shoulders -  it means the jacket is too big. If an X shaped lines radiates from the button, it means the jacket is too tight.

• Shoulder and sleeves

Shoulders should be a minimum of 2.5 cm wider than the shoulder bone. The sleeves should end at the wrist bone when the elbow is bent at 90 degrees.

• How long should the jacket be?

It should always cover the buttocks

• Vent or no Vent?

Vent will have a lot of creases after sitting down
Double vents are very comfortable but not flattering to those with heavy buttocks.
Single vent in the centre is comfortable but looks more boxy.

• Turn-Ups

Classic suit trousers are always cuffed with 1.5 cm or 2 cm turn ups.
Turn ups tend to shorten the legs and therefore more suitable for taller men.
Tuxedo trousers however are never cuffed.

• The arm hole

Raise your arms over your head with your jacket fastened. If you can do that easily then the arms-eye fits properly.


POINTERS FOR SUITS

• First pair -  choose either grey or dark blue in colour.

1. Navy blue - looks success and slim and businesslike
2. Grey is serious without being stern
3. Project authority, yet make the person look friendly and approachable

• Brown suits are considered unprofessional
• Fabric for suits - DO NOT use polyster. It is bad for image. Wool is cool and wrinkle-free. Highly recommended for use in tropical climates.
• Men who travel often on business and attend regular formal functions.

1. should have at least 2 pairs.
2. It will allow one suit to breathe ( at least 24 hours )

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