How to choose your suit according to your body shape?

Getting the Perfect Fit: The Importance of a Well-Tailored Suit

Whether it's for a casual everyday style, a formal suit , or for going to the office: knowing how to choose your suit according to your body shape will have an impact on the final result and can make all the difference.

Highlight your body shape and your costume

All bodies are different: small, tall, strong, thin, muscular, slender... The choice of costume should highlight all your qualities and your figure. To achieve this, it's best to focus on proportions before looking at colors or patterns.

How do you know if a suit fits you well?

A well-fitting suit can put any man at ease, regardless of his build. But more than a subjective opinion, certain elements are decisive. For example, you shouldn't find any hollows on the shoulders or wrinkles on the sleeves in a well-tailored suit. The pants should fall at the ankle, the jacket button should be at the right height, and no creases should be visible when you close it. Finally, the suit should fit the body without appearing tight or too baggy.

Choose your suit size and cut according to your build

Suit cut can be subjective depending on your style. However, certain cuts are known to better suit certain body types.

The different suit cuts according to body shape

A fitted suit will suit a slim man better than a loose cut, which is more suited to those with a good build. Similarly, choose a short suit jacket if you are slim and short, and conversely a long jacket if you are tall, which will refine your silhouette at the same time. For trousers , opt for a slim cut to lengthen the silhouette if you have thin legs, otherwise go for a straighter cut. At Anthony Garçon, we are committed to offering suits that suit as many different male body shapes as possible, which is why we offer 5 cuts:

• the New York cut , modern and structured, for slender figures,
• the Paris cut , short and fitted, for small and slim builds
• the London cut , straight and classic, for tall and strong men,
• the Napoli cut, soft and slightly shouldered (with a detail of tightening tabs at the waist) is a relaxed cut recommended for athletic profiles
• the Buenos Aires cut , elegant, crossed and structured, for everyone.

The importance of cut, the choice of colors and fabric

While it's important to check that the cut suits your body shape, it's not the only factor to consider: colors, patterns , and fabric choices all affect your appearance. For example, checks create contrast on long, slim silhouettes, while vertical stripes stretch them, and horizontal patterns break them up. Light colors are welcome for tall men, but solid, dark colors are preferred for shorter ones.

Take advantage of workshop alterations

The best way to get the perfect fit when choosing your suit is to visit our store to benefit from optimal adjustments and alterations carried out by experts in our workshop, as well as personalized advice from professionals. They will be able to guide you in terms of cut, fabric, and pattern to find the perfect suit for you, whether you are looking for a business suit or a formal suit. (insert links)

Visit our stores to find the suit best suited to your size and body type. You'll benefit from expert advice on choosing your suit, and on-site alterations to adjust it.