Buying a suit can be an intimidating experience, particularly if you`ve never shopped for one before. Shopkeepers will convince you to buy a suit by telling you that it will look great. You have to be attentive while buying a suit. There are some tips that can help you spend your money wisely on a suit.
Don’t Wait for The Last Moment to Buy a Suit
If you know that you have to attend an event in future and you want to wear a suit in it, start with your shopping a week before the event. If you keep on delaying it, you will end up spending a huge amount on a wrong piece. You won’t be able to find the suit that you wished for. Go out for shopping a suit before the event, you will be able to find the correct piece with proper fitting and length and if it needs to be tailored, you will have enough time to get it tailored before the event. However last moment buying won’t allow you to do that. You have to wear the suit the same condition. Avoid last minute buying and save the extra you will be paying to the tailor.
Shop Around
You should keep an eye on discounts and sales from clothing retailers. Most things are being handled online and the best way to keep your eyes on discounts and sales is to keep surfing websites that offer discounts and deals. If online dealing is not your thing, try visiting different stores. Check the suit you wish to buy properly, take suggestions from friends or family and then select the suit. This will really help you making your final decision and save you from spending your money on wrong suit.
Buy a Wool Suit
The reason why one should invest on wool suit is that the garment last a long time and continues to look good. Wool suits are neglected because of the false reputation of being heavy like a wool blanket, but these are produced with a much thinner cloth than a woolen blanket and it lasts for a longer period of time, so what if it’s a little pricier, it’s a better investment than artificial fibers.
Visit the Tailor for Final Adjustments
It is true that no suit will fit you perfectly off the rack. The suit can be close to your fitness but won’t fit you perfectly. While buying a suit, the shopkeeper asks you for adjustments but you shouldn’t take the offer. At most places the salesman takes few measurements and sends the suit to a factory for adjustments. Still the suit that you receive won’t fit you. It is better to get the suit adjusted by a tailor of your own choice. Itll cost a little bit extra, but youre going to get the best fit this way.
Stick To a Simple Style
You see there are so many designs available these days in the market. It depends on your taste and your wardrobe collection that which suit can take a place in your closet with all your other clothes. These days’ people try to wear unique things but if you don’t feel comfortable, stick to the simple style. Simple style suits are way better than flashy suits. You can wear them in any event you want. Be it a wedding, party, funeral and work. It will be the best option for you to wear. You can however go for different colors.
Know What a Suit Should Feel and Look Like
You should have knowledge about coats before you plan to buy one for yourself. A suit should feel right on you, or close to it. Buy a suit that fits well and requires minimal tailoring thus your expense will be less. Things that you should keep in mind while selecting a suit are, first of all the shoulder pads should only cover the length of your shoulder and not stick out any wider. Your arms should move freely while you are wearing it. The top suit button should be above your belly button and the bottom one should be below. These are some things that you should consider while buying a suit.
Don’t trust on salesman that tries to convince you and keep on pushing you on buying a particular suit. There could be defects in the suit and you can end up wasting your money.