The perfectly fitting suit for men – what should you pay attention to?

Whether at a theater premiere, business meeting or business trip, a suit for men is the basis of a well-groomed wardrobe and should not be missing in every man's wardrobe. However, suits come in many different styles, cuts and fits that create very different looks. But what is crucial to ensure that the suit fits really well? Today we would like to give an overview of the different fits of men's suits and a few tips on how to choose the right one. Find out what characterizes each cut and decide which fit actually suits you.

The high quality onesCarl Gross HerrenanzügeFor example, they are ideal as basic equipment for a business wardrobe and always cut a good figure. Once you have determined the perfect fit for you, you can mark the corresponding filter option in the Carl Gross online shop. Whether comfort fit, modern fit or slim fit, the products are completely limited to your personal selection so that you can quickly find the perfect suit. But first, let's look at a few styles and cuts of men's suits!

Comfort fit – suit for men with a loose cut

Comfort Fit men's suits are characterized by a high degree of freedom of movement and special comfort. These include, for example, a jacket without a waist and trousers with a comfortable leg width. This fit is suitable for men with a stately figure, a wide back or generally large circumference.

Modern fit

Modern Fit is also called Regular Fit and stands between Slim Fit and Comfort Fit. The jackets are slightly tailored.

Slim fit

The Slim Fit cut strongly emphasizes the body shape and is particularly suitable for slim men. The modern suit fit is characterized by a tailored jacket and slim trousers. The tops are also slightly shorter than the regular and comfort fit models.

Golden rules for the suit to fit correctly

You can create a tailor-made suit based on various details such as sleeve and jacket length, shoulder and chest area.

  • The jacket sleeves should reach at least to the base of your thumb. Don't sit too tight or too loose either.Shirt cuff sticks out about 1 cm below the sleeve.
  • There are differences in jacket length depending on the fit. As a rule, jackets should end 5 cm below the sleeve. If you can't grab the hem, then the jacket is too long.
  • The shoulder area is crucial for the look. The seam should not be taut and should fall slightly over the shoulder so that the suit does not lose its shape and does not fold in the back.
  • When you stand with your jacket closed, there should be no tension or flapping around your chest.
  • The pants should be neither too short nor too long. Ideally it should end at the heel of the shoe and leave a small fold at the front. The perfect suit trousers should also not be tight in the crotch or the buttocks and should always sit on the waist and not on the hips.

The jacket type

Basically, single-breasted and double-breasted jackets. The double-breasted suit has two parallel rows of buttons and is the most serious form of jacket. All buttons should remain closed when wearing or sitting.

The single-breasted suits can be closed with one or more buttons and are the favorites of modern gentlemen. They can be combined with both formal and sporty outfits. On a two-button jacket, the bottom button always remains open.

Using the modular principle, men can combine different individual items according to their own taste and thus put together a very individual look. For example, you can order two pairs of trousers to go with a jacket from Carl Gross or choose them in different sizes. It is important that the color of the jacket, trousers and shirt should match. Here you can take a look at a few examples from the Spring/Summer 2016 catalog that show perfectly put together outfits.

Casual with jeans for Casual Friday or a business trip, elegant with suit trousers for a wedding - a jacket can be worn for various occasions and with different styles of trousers.

If the jeans seem too casual and the suit pants seem too formal, choose chinos. They are also considered suitable for business and are a comfortable alternative to suit trousers, especially in summer.

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