How A Suit Should Fit | The Art of Manliness 

The model looks like he's trying to hold in a fart

bad for the following reasons: 1) shoulder: there's a little crown on the right shoulder but not on the left. it looks very obvious. 2) button: some creases when you button up the top button 3) sleeve length: nope i don't see 0.5 inch shirt appearing below the sleeve (left and right are not even balance)

Nice new job T-1000.

That model creeps me the fuck out. All he does is stare into the camera. I don't think he blinked once.

When there are three buttons its: -Sometimes -Always -Never

WHY DOESN'T HE EVER BLINK? BLINK GOD DAMNIT BLINK!

The jacket and the pants are too tight, the shoulders are slightly too wide, the left sleeve is too long (although the right sleeve is okay - weird), and the lapels are too slim for this particular model's face. The tie is also too short, but hey, this wasn't a video on how a tie should fit. Edit: I do appreciate the effort put into this video, and it's great that AoM is helping to move men away from the horribly baggy clothes that a lot of (especially younger) guys wear. I just wish that a little more research had gone into this. An experienced tailor would also have been a huge asset to the video, both to alter the suit for the model and to better explain how it should really fit.

Is he human? This guy doesn't even blink tf

Actually, with any 3 button suit, it goes: Sometimes Always Never Not with the first two switched around. This is because the 2.5 button suit is technically a 3 button suit, but you don't do that button up as it looks wrong, and its just there for show. Regardless of the cut however, you always do up the centre button.

Speaking as a costumer that has worked with professional tailors, I'm having arguments with the fit of that suit. It's good for off the rack or semi tailored but the number of deformities in the lines are going to cause uneven wear on the fiber and generate some ugly strain lines. The back sits beautifully but those creases on the front torso parallel to the lapels suggest there isn't enough ease for the rib cage to expand and the button is going to be put under unnecessary strain; if It were a dress I'd have said the waist was cut too high. The pants could have used a slightly deeper crotch to get rid of the strain lines over the pelvis and across the tops of the thighs, though not so drastic an addition as to create the gaping Mr Melwani (quite rightly) warns about. Also, a bit more ease over the hips to eliminate the strain on the pockets which should not be standing out from the side seams. A garment, even a close fitting one, should be able to slide freely over the body and, at rest, return to the desired silhouette without discomfort to the wearer or unnecessary strain on the fabric.

Does this guy ever blink?

Eric fuels my nightmares

lmao that model took starring awkwardly forward to a whole new level.

The fact that the CEO of this company is telling everyone this is a great fitting suit makes me NOT want to buy one from him. This is NOT a great fitting suit. The shoulder divots are present and the waist is too snug. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

'Always, Sometimes, Never' starts at the middle button on a 3 button suit NOT the top. You always do the middle button up and sometimes the top with it. If I saw someone walking around with just the top button done up I would slap them.

Step one: Be thin.

Terrible fit on the shoulders, all lumpy and wavy.. Bad tailors.

Funny how they present a supposedly great fitting suit, but you can see that shoulders are a little too wide, sleeves a little too long and big dreaded x in the center.

Eric dude.....chill

Is he a fucking robot?

Why all the negative comments below? That suit was the perfect fit. The explanations were sartorially correct. Anyone who has been fitted with a bespoke suit knows this. Great presentation.

These new slim suits (and the accessories associated) make me cringe. The tight fitting, low rise pants with the clownish-looking chisel tie shoes- the lapels so thin you could fit a billboard on the man's chest- the X that should never, ever be present around the used button- the armholes so low that you can't lift your arm above your chest comfortably- the ugly, pastel shirts- the very thick ties tied in Windsor knots the size of a fist... I could go on, but it hurts.

For those of you that can't see why the shoulder doesn't fit, 4:44 is obvious for anyone. That is not what you want in a jacket. Also, I don't think that crease when the jacket is closed around the button is right fit at 3:27. Looks like it is too tight.

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I recently purchased my first suit and it is being tailored by the retailer, but when the tailor asked me the just sleeve style I wanted he showed me 3 lengths: casual, semi-casual, and dress. I chose the dress but I'm wondering if that is showing too much cuff.

"The shoulders are exactly where they need to be." - Are you serious?

went to buy a suit today, this video is actually really good guide!

One of the best videos I ever watched on youtube....perfecttt

Wait, the shoulder isn't right, right?

Hi. I have a question. I have a hard time taking measurements to my clients with big belly and want a slim fit or macho-look. They wanted something like a curve/sexy shape so I usually get the circumference of the high waist for the curve part and take the circumference at the center or on the umbilical level. Am I doing the right way? How much allowance should I add, if the clients high waist is 38 and the belly is 42? hoping for you reply. thank you.

Thank you, that was really useful.

Thank you very much, this was helpful !!! Really appreciate it

“You can look sharp for your interview..” *brings knife* Thanks, Disembodied voice in my head!!!

Absolutely agree- great fundamental understanding!!!

Nice job! Thanks

That music is killer, and the artwork along with everything else...classy

I wish the locals in my area could be this thorough you know.

This man gives us good information thank you so much

I thought the rule for suit buttons was - Sometimes - Always - Never

Eric is staring in too my soul. I think he is out to get me for sure.

i have a question, when you raise your arm, should the jacket chest bulge up and the shoulder raise? I have been told its normal and i have been told its an armhole issue? thank you for your pointers

great video thanks

extremely well done thanks much for the help

Outstanding. Thank you!

Love it

is the model demonstrating how a suite is not supposed to fit? Because it contradicts some of the points he was making about what makes a great suit. Also, why wouldn't the owner of the store actually wear a nice fitting suit instead of a smorgasbord of pieces that doesn't go together well at all. Blue jacket with brown pants and black shirt?

Great video and good work on it. Very sleek and modern. Love to visit you guys.

sleeve length is so important that we won't let you see the shirt sleeve till I pull the jacket sleeve up......I also made a video of my daughter using sidewalk chalk on our driveway and used the same free music.

Me and that model, Eric, were having a starring contest through the screen. He won. 👀

I usually dress up, but with extra pound is difficult to find something to ftt. do you have a series for extra big person(not tall)

great video, thanks!

This CEO is DJ Khaled's long lost brother

Hey guys, So I have a suit that fits perfectly everywhere but one place; the sleeves. I'm not sure how to explain it but basically the "armpit" is too low, which means when I raise my arms all the shoulder comes up. Instead of where the sleeve meets the body of the suit going straight up into my armpit, it sits about an inch below and I haven't seen any videos or articles about it. Any advice?

See how this fits? That means it fits. Brilliant detail

Thank you! The pants bit, that's the length I always ask for and they give me a look like wtf you don't know anything about suits... 😰 You should have had the model sit down, though, to see how much should the leg rise.

What color suit is the model wearing in the video? Navy?

@Art of manliness what should i actual say to the tailor can i just give them the suit and say tailor it or do i have to tell them all the alterations you've said here

Great advice!

love their knitted ties!

That jacket is actually a little tight on the model. It shouldn't have the stress marks around the top button when buttoned.

I love the background music. What's the official name for the genre it's in?

what is the fabric used in this video....

The one break in the pants is a decent approximation, but all proportions in suits should be tailored to balance the individual's body type. A thin man should use tricks to appear slightly broader, a short man should avail himself of tricks to appear taller, and vice versa. As for the break in pants, a short man should have slightly less break in the pants - possibly no break - verging on one break, and a tall man should have at least one generous break. It's about emphasizing the vertical line on a short man, and pants that hang without much break will do that by allowing the line on the front to fall straight. For a tall man, it's about disrupting the vertical line in order to de-emphasize it, so another thing to consider is pants cuffs. This ethic can be used throughout the suit, including the coat. For a tall man, anything that disrupts the vertical: an extra ticket pocket, flaps on the front pockets, double breasted, slightly wider or more pointed lapels to draw the eye outward to the shoulders instead of straight up and down. For a shorter man, pin stripes, plus the opposite of all above. Of course if you're going for a very basic, slim black suit for example, you won't have opportunity to employ all of these tricks, but you can keep an eye out for chances to use them subtly, and certainly if you want a suit that's a less basic style, if you're open to different types of collars or patterns.

Thanks you helped me alot.😊

I understand you shouldn't be able to throw a football, but what should you do / wear if you want a nice looking suit and to be able to look good kicking ass like the Transporter?

Eric was trying not to laugh when it came into the pants 😆

full marks for the dude in the suit for standing still for the entire time.

Excellent video👌

this video is really helpful.thank you so much.gonna buy a suit for prom night

Eric trying to hold his best “Blue Steel” for as long as possible

Great company.

Very informative.

Hopefully getting a job a Hugo boss but only problem is I don’t have any clothes to impress customers. Even if I don’t get the job I’d still love to start wearing suites and looking like a boss

Eric isn't fucking around.

POKERFACE LVL 99999999

3:08 "You don't wanna be able to throw a football", he clearly has never watched The Room.

Beginners advices!

The high pant leg is pretty popular now, though. I've seen several men(including celebs) with their bottoms swinging around their ankles, ya know.

AWESOME

The jacket shouldn't be pulling at the button the way it is.

The rule for buttoning a suit goes: sometimes, always, never if you do as the video says you'll just look like a clown

Look good , feel great !

I just love how the model kept starring into the camera with that poker face

I'm weird about the button rhyme: If you have a 3 button suit: Shouldn't it be "sometimes-always-never" and because of that if the 3rd button is missing you have at a 2 button suit only left "always-never". Because the 3rd button would be above the other two and not between. It would look funny having closed the upper buttom and the middle and lower one opened....

Damn! I gotta take all my suits now down to the tailor to get them properly fitted. I figured if you can comfortably swing an axe around with it, it should be fine. Guess not.

Great intro. I loved how the funny parts flowed seamlessly with the information. Well-done.

Mr Menwani what should i ask tailor to do exactly in India. As they are not understanding anything.

cool presentation, and a great business name. can you do a grey suit option for bald/shaved/receding hairline guys that are slim(ish) with a bit of a beer belly going on. :)

This looks like a Fallout 4 Create your Character scene with a guy interrupting to talk about suits. Great video guys, every man needs to know this.

Eric almost never blinks ;)

I'm having a staring competition with Eric.

Next suit I'm getting is going to be from CombatGent. For sure.

So helpful! Must share with all my guy friends hahah

Shoulder pads are too big but the host says they're perfect. Also, when the suit sleeve length should never be compared to the shirt sleeve length because your shirt sleeve may be too long or short, now you've tailored a jacket incorrectly. I'm going to continue watching this but I have to say that I'm finding it difficult.

I miss these posts

I gotta say, this was verry good. high five.

the guy he uses as an example must have a 100% win rate in staring contests

where is this located?

You have to have the pants-break over the shoe, it just looks good. If there's no break, the line won't be as intriguing. This rule does not always apply though...

Can u give a perfect shape for formal pants skinny guys?