Fit Guide
The Perfect Fit in 7 Steps
Follow our 7-step fit guide to learn about the essential elements of how a suit should fit. Find your own perfect fit with these timeless standards.
The Perfect Jacket Fit
Collar & Back
Correct fit
A correct fit will have the jacket collar resting naturally against the shirt collar, with neither significant pressure nor gaps between the layers.
Too tight
It will lay uncomfortable against the neck while creating tension along the upper back.
Too loose
There will be wide spacing between collars and excessive, bulging fabric in the back.
Correct fit
A correct fit will have the jacket collar resting naturally against the shirt collar, with neither significant pressure nor gaps between the layers.
What to avoid
A too tight or too loose fit will result in a messy and creasy look around the neck and between the shoulders.
The Shoulders
Correct fit
The jacket's shoulder should rest snugly along your shoulder's natural form with no overhang. If it fits well here, you'll know the jacket is the correct base size.
Too tight
A fit that's too tight around the shoulder will stretch the fabric, create creasing & restrict movement.
Too loose
Too loose a fit, and you'll get excessive fabric & a shoulder seam falling below the shoulder.
Correct fit
The jacket's shoulder should rest snugly along your shoulder's natural form with no overhang. If it fits well here, you'll know the jacket is the correct base size.
What to avoid
When the shoulders of a suit are too loose, you'll get a divot on the arm towards the back of the sleeve head.
The Waist
Correct fit
To avoid a boxy, misshapen look, the jacket should taper in just slightly at the waist. This will help to create a clean, defined silhouette.
Too tight
If it's feeling too tight, consider sizing up before bringing it to our in-store tailors.
Too loose
A wrong fit will lose definition. Too loose a fit can be easily altered in-store.
Correct fit
To avoid a boxy, misshapen look, the jacket should taper in just slightly at the waist. This will help to create a clean, defined silhouette.
What to avoid
A wrong fit will lose a defined silhouette. Too loose a fit can be easily altered in-store. When the fit is too tight, then consider picking a larger size jacket.
Jacket Length
Correct fit
Whatever your preferred style, the golden rule of length still applies when it comes to a proper, balanced fit: your jacket's hem should only just cover your bottom.
Too short
If the hem of the jacket is sitting above your rear, it's far too short.
Too long
If it falls significantly past your bottom entirely, it will look oversized and baggy.
Correct fit
Whatever your preferred style, the golden rule of length still applies when it comes to a proper, balanced fit: your jacket's hem should only just cover your bottom.
What to avoid
If the hem of the jacket is sitting on top of the butt, it's too short. If it falls past the bottom entirely, longer than the arms, it's too long.
Sleeve Length
Correct fit
Your jacket sleeves should reach just slightly above where your thumb bone meets your wrist, leaving half an inch (1.5cm) of your shirt sleeve visible for a proper aesthetic.
Too short
When too much of the shirt is visible, your jacket sleeve should be altered to the proper length.
Too long
When none of the shirt is visible at all, consider a smaller jacket size before making alterations.
Correct fit
Your jacket sleeves should reach just slightly above where your thumb bone meets your wrist, leaving half an inch (1.5cm) of your shirt sleeve visible for a proper aesthetic.
What to avoid
When too much or nothing of the shirt is visible at all, the length of your jacket sleeve should be altered to fit perfectly.
The Perfect Trouser Fit
Trousers Seat
Correct fit
The back of your trousers should be a smooth drape over the shape of your rear end.
Too tight
If it is too tight, the fit will create horizontal wrinkles just under your rear.
Too loose
Trousers that are too loose will create excessive sagging along the rear & thighs.
Correct fit
The back of your trousers should be a smooth drape over the shape of your rear end.
What to avoid
Horizontal wrinkles just under the buttocks, or by loose, U-shaped sags on the backs of the thighs.
Trousers Length
Correct fit
For a classic style, your trousers should have only one break at the hem. Or, take them to just the top of the shoe, without a break, for a more modern look.
Too short
When the hem sits too high, showing the full ankle, the trousers need to be let out.
Too long
Excess fabric at the hem creates unsightly pooling around the shoe.
Correct fit
For a classic style, your trousers should have only one break at the hem. Or, take them to just the top of the shoe, without a break, for a more modern look.
What to avoid
A wrong trouser length fit will result in a creasy hem or when it too short, the whole ankle becomes visible.
Worn With Boots
When styling a trouser with boots, the hem should have only one break. Or take them to the top of the shoe, without a break for a more modern look.
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