Costumes, blazers and suit trousers

Fit is Everything

A suit is primarily judged by its fit. The slim fit, like that from Selected, is tailored at the waist and trousers for a modern and slender silhouette. The modern fit, offered by Hechter, a brand founded by designer Daniel Hechter, maintains a sharp line with a bit more ease at the chest and thighs. The jacket should fall just over the shoulders, the point that's trickiest to alter: the shoulder seam stops at the edge of the bone. It buttons smoothly in an X shape around the button, either covering the backside or stopping just above, and its sleeve should show about a centimetre of cuff.

Blazer, Waistcoat and Trousers: The Suit Components

The blazer, like the Gant Club, made by the brand founded in New Haven in 1949, or the Blend Bhlangford, can be worn alone for a smart outfit without being formal. The waistcoat, like those from Michael Kors or the Jack & Jones Theo, turns a two-piece suit into a three-piece and is worn with the last button undone. The trousers, such as the Selected Neil, the Hechter Modern Fit or the Casual Friday Philip stretch, reach the shoe with a slight break, without wrinkling. The Casual Friday Portman, with a zip closure, and the Sol's Gabin, with a sleek line, offer easy-going versions for everyday wear.

Wool, Stretch and Herringbone: Fabrics and Care

Wool breathes, keeps its shape well, and can be de-wrinkled by hanging the suit up overnight, ideally in a slightly damp room. Blends with polyester or elastane, like in the stretch models, increase comfort and wrinkle-resistance, a plus for travel days. The herringbone fabric, as seen on the Olaf Hussein trousers, adds texture and pairs well with a plain jacket. A suit should be brushed after each wear, hung on a wide hanger that respects the shoulders, and only sent to the dry cleaners sparingly, to maintain its shape and fabric integrity.

The Selection

The page is organized by item:

• Suits, jackets and matching trousers.
• Blazers, to be worn on their own.
• Waistcoats.
• Trouser suits.

The wardrobe is completed with shirts and polos, shoes, trousers and jeans, coats, on the men's page.

New Arrivals and Good Deals

The new arrivals showcase the latest releases, the special offers the discounted items, and the items shipped in 24 hours are prepared and dispatched within a day. The good deals, clearance, and sales complete the offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What suit should I wear to a wedding as a guest?

A navy or light grey suit works for almost all daytime weddings. Avoid black, which is more suited for evening events, and choose the fabric according to the season: lightweight wool in summer, flannel in winter.

What does a size 48 suit correspond to?

In European sizing, the number on the jacket corresponds to half the chest measurement in centimetres: a size 48 fits a chest measurement of about ninety-six centimetres.

Can I machine wash suit trousers?

Only those models which have the label permitting it, often in polyester or a stretch blend, can be machine washed at thirty degrees, inside out and on a delicate cycle. Wool trousers should be dry cleaned or freshened with steam.

How should I store a suit to avoid creasing?

Hang the jacket on a wide hanger with rounded shoulders and the trousers folded over the bar or pinched by the hem. Leave space in the wardrobe and protect the suit with a breathable cover rather than plastic.

How do I wear a blazer without the matching trousers?

The blazer can be worn with chinos or dark jeans, over a shirt or a fine polo. A solid colour, navy or grey, matches with almost everything.