Types of suits you should know

There is a lot more to suits than just a blazer, shirt, tie, and pair of trousers.

Suits can be worn to the office, for a wedding, for dinner, or for a formal event.

How a suit looks to the eye is influenced by the fabric and the number of buttons. Also the body type of the person wearing the suit

Factors to consider when choosing a suit include your personal styles, your body type, and occasion.

Your suit can be a two-piece, three-piece, or tuxedo.

Below are some types of suits you should know.

Slim fit suit

It is suitable for any body type. This type of men's suit offers a stylish, form-fitting suit that is narrow at the chest and midsection but not to the point of limiting blood flow.

Classic fit suit

If you want something that's ideal for the office Monday through Friday, but with a suit jacket that can be worn with jeans for a smart casual weekend look, this is your go-to kind of suit.

Unstructured blazer

The jacket is fashioned in this instance with limited to no cushioning, giving it a softer and more flowing fit. For formality, it isn't the right cut! It's common in stand-alone blazers.  As they don't have a self-form, they are more susceptible to folds and wrinkling and so require proper maintenance to maintain their appearance.

Lapels

The fabric fold that forms an approximately triangular shape around the neckline is known as the lapel of a suit.

It can be notch , peak, or shawl (used on most tuxedos).

Single breasted suit

It has a single row of buttons at the front.

In some cases can be accompanied by a notch lapel.

Double breasted suit

It has two rows of buttons at the front.

Vented suit

At the back of the suit jacket, there is a small cut known as the vent.

It can be single vent, double vent, or no vent suit.

It eases the feeling of constriction when sitting or moving around in a suit.

A single vent suit has a vent at the centre of the back of the jacket, while a double vent suit has two vents at the back of the jacket.

Flat front pants

As the name suggests they do not have any pleat folds at the waist line.

Pleated pants

They are accommodating to all body types/shapes.

They give off an old fashioned look. They are characterised by pleated folds at the waistline

Patch pocket

A suit with patch pockets is considered casual.

The pockets are visible and sit outwardly on the fabric surface.

Flap pocket 

It can be dressed down or up and is more versatile. 

It is characterised by a rectangular flap that covers the pocket opening. 

Jetted pocket

It is common at an all black tie event and gives a suit the formal feel.

It is cut into the jackets fabric and hangs underneath.