{"id":8216,"date":"2017-01-09T17:27:36","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T17:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cadandthedandy.co.uk\/?p=8216"},"modified":"2019-02-06T16:28:55","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T16:28:55","slug":"style-guide-top-5-tailored-suits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cadandthedandy.co.uk\/2017\/01\/09\/style-guide-top-5-tailored-suits\/","title":{"rendered":"Style Guide – Our Top 5 Tailored Suits"},"content":{"rendered":"
Helping you cut a dash into 2017, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the five suits we think every man needs. These staples will arm your wardrobe for all occasions and seasons, taking you through this year and into the next (if you also follow our suit care guide<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SUIT 1 \u2013 THE WARDROBE STAPLE<\/strong> Fabric: Blue herringbone 100% English wool worsted, with contrast plain blue lining <\/p>\n SUIT 2 \u2013 THE BUSINESS SUIT<\/strong> Fabric: Navy blue pinstripe 100% English wool, with contrast coloured plain lining. <\/p>\n SUIT 3 – THE SUMMER SUIT<\/strong> Fabric: Mid grey herringbone 100% English wool with a light blue lining. <\/p>\n SUIT 4 – THE WINTER SUIT<\/strong> Fabric: Black worsted 100% English wool, with rich dark lining in jewel like colours – purple, green, burgundy. <\/p>\n SUIT 5 – THE WEDDING GUEST SUIT<\/strong> Fabric: Light grey puppy tooth 100% English wool, with contrast light grey\/silver lining. GLOSSARY OF TERMS<\/strong><\/p>\n A few extra details for those that are interested….<\/p>\n Lapels \u2013 the collar of a jacket, of which there are three main style choices. Vents \u2013 this refers to the bottom back of the jacket, where one chooses whether or not to have the jacket made with \u2018cuts\u2019. Pockets Buttons Trousers View our suit galleries<\/a> for style inspiration Helping you cut a dash into 2017, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the five suits we think every man needs. These staples will arm your wardrobe for all occasions and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,14,16],"tags":[27,649,650,651,652,653,654,655,656,657],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThis two piece suit is a simple design classic. Wear it for almost every occasion, from the office to social gatherings. Add a waistcoat for a more versatile look.<\/p>\n
\nFeatures: Jacket – 2 button, 4 kissing cuff buttons, notch lapel, side vents, straight flap pockets.
\nTrousers – belt hoops, no turn-ups, no pleats, straight cut trousers.<\/p>\n
\nA pin stripe suit is another hugely popular choice. Favoured by City workers for many years it can now be seen in offices throughout the country and across the globe. The stripes in the suit fabric lend an air of formality and elongate the look of the wearer\u2019s body.<\/p>\n
\nFeatures: Jacket \u2013 3 button, 4 working cuff buttons, peak lapel, side vents, cutaway pockets & ticket pocket.
\nTrousers \u2013 side adjusters, no turn-ups, no pleats, taper cut trousers.<\/p>\n
\nSummer suits are rapidly becoming a staple of every man\u2019s wardrobe. Whether thanks to global warming, or the heat of the London tube, or the cosmopolitan influence from our overseas friends – whatever the reason, light in weight and colour, the summer tailored suit is here to stay.<\/p>\n
\nFeatures: Jacket \u2013 1 button, 4 working cuff buttons, notch lapel, centre vent, cutaway pockets, ticket pocket.
\nTrousers \u2013 side adjusters, no turn-ups, one pleat, straight cut trousers.<\/p>\n
\nWinter suits are made from heavier cloth than their summer counterparts. This helps increase the suits longevity, representing a wise investment when adding to any wardrobe. Tailored suits like these, with the correct care and attention, last for many years. The addition of a waistcoat allows for layering to adjust to temperatures both inside and out.<\/p>\n
\nFeatures: Jacket \u2013 2 button, 4 working cuff buttons, notch lapel, centre vent, cutaway pockets.
\nTrousers \u2013 side adjusters, no turn-ups, one pleat, straight cut trousers.<\/p>\n
\nThe old conundrum of what to wear to a wedding if you are not wearing a morning coat, need be a problem no longer. The wedding suit is a timeless choice, befitting any male wedding guest, with classic English tailored lines. This tailored suit is perfect for formal occasions.<\/p>\n
\nFeatures: Jacket \u2013 2 Button, 4 kissing cuff buttons, peak lapel, side vents, cutaway pockets.
\nTrousers \u2013 belt hoops, no turn-ups, no pleats, taper cut trousers.<\/p>\n
\nNotch lapel \u2013 the most common form of suit collar categorised by the notch type cut of the fabric.
\nPeak Lapel \u2013 a more formal lapel most often seemed on double breasted jackets.
\nShawl Lapel \u2013 used in some instances of a dinner jacket.<\/p>\n
\nSide vents \u2013 two cuts are made on either side of the jacket, allowing greater flexibility for the wearer.
\nCentre vents \u2013 a centre cut in the fabric, most often seen on sports jackets.
\nNo vents \u2013 no incision is made into the fabric.<\/p>\n
\nCut-away pockets \u2013 this refers to where the pocket is cut away at an angle.
\nStraight cut pockets \u2013 this is where a pocket is cut straight.
\nTicket pocket \u2013 a small pocket that sits above the standard jacket pocket, normally on the right-hand side.
\nBreast pocket – this is a pocket that sits on the upper left section of a jacket, rarely used except for a handkerchief.<\/p>\n
\nCuff buttons \u2013 buttons that sit on the cuff of a suit jacket, a grouping of four is the most common number used
\nWorking buttons \u2013 this is where the buttons can be undone an unusual feature in an off the peg suit but one that nevertheless offers greater flexibility to the wearer.
\nKissing buttons \u2013 kissing buttons refers to buttons on the cuff that slightly overlap or touch- hence the name.<\/p>\n
\nPleats \u2013 a gathering of fabric just below the waistband on the front of the trouser. There may be one, two, three, or no pleats, which may face either direction. When opening toward the pocket they are known as reverse pleats and when they open towards the zip, they are known as a forward pleat.
\nSide Adjusters \u2013 a metal loop with a cloth tab, attached to the outside of the trouser waistband, one on each side, used to adjust the waist size of the trouser.
\nBelt Hoops \u2013 a loop through which a belt is threaded.
\nTaper Cut \u2013 having a shape that narrows slightly from the thigh to the ankle
\nStraight Cut \u2013 having a shape that is straight from the thigh to the ankle
\nTurn Ups \u2013 where the trousers fabric is turned up at the hem of the trouser to create a cuff.<\/p>\n
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