subject: Tips To Get The Perfect Fit [print this page] Proper dressing requires effort and the same applies to shopping for apparels; it's not uncommon to find people dressed in clothes that don't fit well and that are either too tight or too big for their fit. Such people are either ignorant of their fit or simply don't care about their appearance. The latters case is irredeemable, but the former can be remedied and below are tips on how to go about getting a proper fitting for your wears.
Are you a jeans enthusiast?
Jeans like all casual apparels doesn't require any fancy or complicated tailoring to look right. However, you should be familiar with the basic jean varieties out there, so that you can make a purchase with your body's best fit in mind.
There are three basic jean styles:
1. Regular
2. Relaxed
3. Loose
Regular fit is as the name implies; traditional and somewhat slim-fitting.
Relaxed fit features an extra half-inch in the butt.
Loose fit includes anywhere between one and four inches of additional fabric in the butt and thigh.
Jean leg styles include:
1. Straight
2. Flare
3. Boot.
Flare-cut jeans are wider around the calf.
Boot-cut jeans are flared around the ankle.
Neckties for men
The simplest way to ensure a well-fitted necktie is to have a well-fitted shirt to wear it with.
Here are some necktie guidelines to remember:
1. Your necktie should always hang barely above your belt buckle.
2. The size of the tie knot should not lift the tips of your shirt collar.
3. The inverted triangle of the tie knot should fit snugly into the triangle created by your buttoned-up shirt collar.
Topcoats & overcoats
1. Some resources suggest buying a coat that's one size larger than your suit size, to ensure that it'll fit over your sweaters and suits.
2. Topcoats come in two basic designs: knee-length and mid-calf.
3. The coat's sleeve should rest at your thumb knuckle when your arm is extended.
4. The coat's back should be straight and flat, like a suit jacket.
Horizontal wrinkles will indicate that the coat is too small. Vertical wrinkles will indicate that the coat is too large, and requires tailoring.
Belts
1. When it comes to belts, you should buy one size bigger than your pants. A 34" waist means a 36" belt.
2. The buckle's notch should fit into the center hole of the belt (usually hole number three; most belts have five holes).
3. The tail of the belt should end just past the first loop on your pants.
4. The edge of the belt buckle, the row of buttons on your shirt and your fly should all line up vertically.
Conclusion
If you know the signs of a good fit when it comes time to buy or tailor clothes, you can be guaranteed that those garments will both last longer and look better.
