The 4 Made to Measure Suits Every Man Should Own

Owning a variety of suits for every single event you ever attend or every occasion that requires one is really only realistic for celebrities and the super wealthy. If you focus on getting just 4 key suits, you’ve got the basics down, you’ll be good to go without breaking the bank:

Classic, Tailored Black Suit

This is a standard color, but it will never go out of style. It slims you down, dresses you up and gives you a flair of elegance and mystery. It’s perfect for everything from a red carpet event, to weddings, to funerals, to business meetings and so much more. If you’re looking to add a personal touch, this neutral lends itself to any combinations of color pops, whether it be in the bowtie, tie, handkerchief or in the under layers - the custom dress shirt or the bespoke vest. You can always rock the all black or white underlayers for a more formal feel, or downplay it. Every guy looks good in black, it’s an easy look that you just can’t go wrong with.

Slate or Charcoal Grey Suit

You might not need 50 shades of grey, perse, but a few different hues will do wonders. A crisp, charcoal gray suit still has you looking sharp, but offers a refreshing departure from the formal and slightly harsher black. A lighter shade of grey shows off a more approachable side, implying that you’re not too formal and adonis-like to talk to, but are still a classic man with impeccable taste.

Grey is seasonless, which offers a neutral background for any pop of color (handkerchief in the breast pocket, underlayers, tie or bow-tie, etc.) that will be more specific and relevant to the particular season and/or occasion. Grey, however, is not as slimming as black and, it won’t hide imperfections, if it isn’t well-made, so you’ll want to have a made to measure grey suit to put your best foot forward in.

Blue Suits

Nothing says dependability and trustworthiness like the color blue. It’s a great choice that offers a more colorful approach to suiting up, without going too far left. Blue is another seasonless color that looks great all year-round; what changes with the seasons is the shade of blue. Choose navy and sapphire for the colder months. You can get lighter and more adventurous (light blues, turquoise, teal) in Spring and Summer.

Summer Suit / Light colored Suit

Your essential neutrals don’t stop at dark colors; you’ll need a neutral at the other end of the color spectrum to complete your closet staples. Be sure to include a white suit, khaki suit or light blue in your repertoire. It’s a must-have for the summer and spring and will help with that hot sun on days when you wish you weren’t wearing one. The biggest factor in looking dapper in a white or khaki suit is fit; there’s nowhere to hide with light colors, so a made to measure fit is absolutely crucial to pulling the light colored suit off.

Keep these 4 main suits in your closet and you will be good to go year round. It’s the foundation to having a well rounded, well polished wardrobe for any event!