Buying suits online can be tricky. The very real possibility of ordering a suit from a website only to discover upon receipt that it is not the quality, style or fit you expected is an understandable concern. It is also easier than you think to get exactly what you want.
Knowing what you want – style and fabric as well as a baseline price you are willing to pay – is half the battle. The other half is as simple as getting your measurements right. Quickly reviewing the return policy is a smart safety measure too.
So, if you know what you want and your measurements, congrats! But if not, know you’re in good company and read on. We’re here to help you get exactly the suit you want and the fit you expect; no tricks, less risk.
Knowing what you want – style and fabric as well as a baseline price you are willing to pay – is half the battle. The other half is as simple as getting your measurements right. Quickly reviewing the return policy is a smart safety measure too.
So, if you know what you want and your measurements, congrats! But if not, know you’re in good company and read on. We’re here to help you get exactly the suit you want and the fit you expect; no tricks, less risk.
Picking Your Suit
Start with the Basics
Purchasing a suit is often the largest investment a man will make in his wardrobe. Which is why you will want to take stock of what you have and make sure you’ve got the basics covered.Basics Suits:
Solid Charcoal, Grey or Navy SuitNavy or Grey Pinstripe Suit
Why these colors/patterns? Because from work to wedding to whatever occasion may require a suit. These two options will always work in perfectly time-resistant fashion. They are a slam dunk in the men’s fashion world.
Assuming you have the basics above covered, up your game to All-Star level with a few more distinctive but still classic choices.
To achieve a clean, light look in a suit for warm weather opt for a lighter grey color. It’s a smart look that’s great for spring and summer. Lighter color suits are more for business casual, avoiding the serious look of the dark colors and lending themselves better to more temperate seasons versus traditionally darker hues.
Once you have your staples covered and know your fit (what looks best on you) it’s time to deviate from strictly solid suits. Try out a windowpane pattern suit. The subtle hint of color in a windowpane can be accentuated with your shirt color or accessories.
Make a seasonal play with fabric and pattern. If you’re looking for a stand-out cotton suit, opt for the cotton seersucker. Donegal tweed/wool is a classic choice with a bit of flair for cold winter days.
Selecting the Fabric
We recommend cotton linen or a lightweight wool fabric for warmer weather. For crisp fall days or cold winter months, we recommend a heavy to midweight wool or wool flannel fabrication.
For transitional seasons, midweight wools and lightweight blends are the smartest choices. Blends give you the best characteristics of combined fibers. These translate into a very versatile suit that easily accommodates both warm and cold weather in comfortable style. The most common blends combine fabrics like linen, cotton, silk, and wool.
These translate into a very versatile suit that easily accommodates both warm and colder weather in comfortable style. The most common blends combine fabrics like linen, cotton, silk, and wool.
A great choice for your 1st suit purchase or your 10th is the Paul Fredrick Essential Suit. Each piece of this suit can be ordered size specific in all the traditional solid colors and two windowpane colors.
Sharkskin (which by the way is a weave, not a fabric) is also a great choice for year-round. Our sharkskin suit is tailored from finely spun Super 130’s wool. Tailored in classic style, this weave is super lightweight giving a sleek and lustrous edge that allows for a comfortable transition into any season. You can also learn more about this classic weave in this sharkskin fabric post.
For transitional seasons, midweight wools and lightweight blends are the smartest choices. Blends give you the best characteristics of combined fibers. These translate into a very versatile suit that easily accommodates both warm and cold weather in comfortable style. The most common blends combine fabrics like linen, cotton, silk, and wool.
These translate into a very versatile suit that easily accommodates both warm and colder weather in comfortable style. The most common blends combine fabrics like linen, cotton, silk, and wool.
A great choice for your 1st suit purchase or your 10th is the Paul Fredrick Essential Suit. Each piece of this suit can be ordered size specific in all the traditional solid colors and two windowpane colors.
Sharkskin (which by the way is a weave, not a fabric) is also a great choice for year-round. Our sharkskin suit is tailored from finely spun Super 130’s wool. Tailored in classic style, this weave is super lightweight giving a sleek and lustrous edge that allows for a comfortable transition into any season. You can also learn more about this classic weave in this sharkskin fabric post.
