How A Suit Should Fit - Men's Suits Fit Guide - Gentleman's Gazette

[@yitaeza3629]

my mom is a tailor. i didnt realize until i was in college that my clothes all are fit and of good quality... bcuz she made all of my coats, suits, trousers... i am lucky...

[@goclick]

Neat. How did she learn?

[@4runner4summer]

It took until college to learn that?

[@onestepfromsuccess]

@@4runner4summer Things that never happened

[@4runner4summer]

@@onestepfromsuccess good point 🤣

[@koimananana]

​@@4runner4summerbetter late than never

[@mikalrain]

Mr. Schneider, you consistently put out quality videos. While other men's style youtubers have long since digressed into lifestyle, fitness, and business, you do not stray from the path. Thank you. When KZbin is gone, we, your subscribers, will surely keep following you.

[@pinkynigguh5237]

Agreed 100

[@AnalyticMinded]

This is what I've been looking for all these years! Every time I searched for "how a suit should fit", I got very vague guidelines like "it should feel comfortable". But Sven has done us all a favor and gone into the minutiae of the suit. This is just golden!

[@gentlemansgazette]

We're glad to have helped

[@danus-en5vx]

When I volunteered at a museum and dressed in period costume, I was lucky that one of the 19th-century-style three-piece suits fit me almost perfectly. It was like wearing pajamas, because it was a wool suit. On days when I was tired at work, I would nearly fall asleep standing up. It was super comfortable.

[@tj-co9go]

Yeah I have had an incredible luck with quite a few used clothes. One was a morning coat, another a frock coat. You can make amazing finds sometimes

[@lokis248]

Thank you for this information. My 11 year old boys just joined an organization where they are required to wear a suit. At first they were against wearing one because it wouldn't "feel right", but after watching this and fitting the suit to them they love how it feels and want to wear it all the time. I think everyone should know how a suit should fit. Thank you so much Raphael.

[@stevengarcia8428]

The real expert for suits. All details covered, amazing!!!

[@celsojoven3525]

Laguna celso

[@PersonalPower]

I like almost all of our fellow style and personal development KZbin channels, but there is something about your videos and about your calm attitude that makes you stand out! Just finished the first minutes of the video, but I felt the need to let you know! Keep up the great work!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks for the inspiring words!

[@localfolklore4288]

Sometimes it feels like having this source of info is unfair to my friends, but then again it also feels like a personal secret weapon so all's good

[@gentlemansgazette]

That's funny. You could also share it to keep things fair. ;)

[@mikalrain]

Tom_Dow You can safely share it! As with many other things in life, the magic lies not in knowledge, but in effort 😉

[@puchu9507]

It's not about who is teaching or what is being taught, it's about the person who is receiving the teaching. Most people would fail to implement, so you are safe.

[@ilikeoranges1408]

I am impressed, you give us a lot of helpful advice for quite a while now, and you still post frequently and you still seen to have ideas for videos on a subject that is not as "flexible" as others, and still here you are.So nice job sir.

[@log6778]

I'm only ten minutes in and this is already way better than any other suit guide I have ever seen or read.

[@Supernov4]

This is by far the best description I've come across. Many other ones just address the usual features but make no mention of movement for example, leaving it vague and superficial.

[@griff4899]

This is the definition of dapper

[@djblackjackshellac]

Raphael, I’m so happy you mentioned “It Happened One Night.” To this day, when I think of an exemplary silhouette of a suit, I think of the scene where Clark Gable (he’s my great great uncle) is rebuking Mr. Shapely on the bus. And in fact, your suit had indeed reminded me of his, even before you had mentioned it! Cheers, and thanks!

[@joshuadavis7484]

I have to say that I am really loving everything about this suit you are wearing: colors, pattern, cut.. all of those wonderful small details as well. Excellent choices! Thanks for all of the info as I attempt to buy a wedding suit.

[@jeffwalker8331]

I got the measurement from my neck to my pants hem and divided it by 2. I was pleased to see that my suits fit.

[@ryanbrown7737]

Excellent! I just got a suit with a jacket at the recommended length you posted but my g/f had mixed feelings about it because her thoughts where it was too long compared to what she sees in magazines and on celebrities. This showed helped us understand it a bit more! Thanks!

[@r.taylor7293]

Finally the long torso and short legs syndrome...I have it and didn't know about the one to one ratio...that's why this is the best (adult) mens fashion channel on you tube...thanks

[@gentlemansgazette]

We appreciate your kind words!

[@NoBullFitness]

Hey I just want to thank You for helping me Improve my wardrobe as I now work in an office environment. Instead of boots and jeans and cargos I'm now in slim fit pants athletic cut shirts and I've gotten asked by others to help them with their fashion.

[@ryanm64]

7:04 how a shoot sud fit

[@rubensmichel2855]

Why man, why? 😃

[@bradderzzcayford6929]

😂😭

[@bheinatz1]

I've watched most of your videos; all of them are excellent and informative. This one is easily one of your best. Thank you, sir! Very well done!

[@chewie94116]

Regarding armholes, I recently purchased a suit where I felt restricted because of the armholes of the suit. Can you create a video where you don on various suits of your wardrobe to illustrate the proper armhole fit on your suits? We can see your collection (spring, summer, fall or hot, rain, fog, etc) and get an idea of the ideal armhole. Thanks. Great videos by the way.

[@dillonjeffares4434]

I find the real hallmark of a bespoke or well tailored suit is when you look across the back and around the back of the upper arm. There’s always usually way too much excess fabric here and it creates unsightly creasing or bunching. It’s the hardest area to get right but I find that if you sort the back out, the front generally looks after itself.

[@sxpercoop]

This is such an informative video! I was a bit wary of buying a suit from a store because of these same reason. I didn't want it to not fit me properly. I might have to find a tailor to make one for me but I feel like it'll be worth it!

[@JDMaple85]

You are the embodiment of a classic gentleman, Raphael. I am hoping that some of your class will rub off on me.

[@MayurPanghaal]

I finally got it ... and went to the tailor for a measure .... and the tailor was visibly worried about all that I was telling him. It was as if he had never heard such a description of how I wanted my suit in his life. He was almost in two minds whether to take up the job or not. Thanks.

[@carbonado2432]

so called tailors dont know anything in thailand and vietnam at least

[@mrbeandip2356]

Thank you so much for this video. I remember when I used to think that Menswearhouse and similar stores were suit experts. Not anymore. I had a guy try and sell me the modern slim fit suit, and I started bringing up all this criteria and he tried to convince me that jis version was better. I simply bad to decline his offer. I am so happy this video exists. I'll have to find an alterations tailor.

[@deadnthehead4557]

That "pop" landed perfectly in time when he said Shhhhoulder @3:50 😄

[@larrygilbert7273]

I recently saw a video by an English tailor about high arm holes in cheap suits vs correct arm holes. Now I can't stop seeing evidence of high arm holes everywhere I look!

[@Divinenubian]

I found this channel doing research on.a Burberry mens trench I bought preloved and I love this channel even though i dont even have a man 😅great info

[@bemnet2000]

Great video man, looking forward for part 2 of the video

[@Me-th3gj]

This is a great in-depth tutorial on how a suit should fit. I've learned so much. Great video!

[@masongoodwin8997]

Nice video and quite informative. When I had attended fashion design twenty years ago, it was taught that the proper fit of pants at the waist is above the belly button.

[@suzannelundberg385]

Wow! Beautiful! I need to know these things because I get asked questions in my little alterations business. Thankyou!

[@onedead7607]

I'll put this in mind when I order my custom suit. Always thank you for the great information!

[@DTL0VER]

Love those drums in the background, so cool 😎

[@andraskoleszar9759]

I honestly love that a a man who constantly wears pants that look like bags of fabric bunched together into a loose tube can still give okay advice on the shoulder fit of a suit. I prefer a much more modern style of suit than what you are describing, I think that most of your collection looks way out of date instead of classy and vintage but I like that you touched on the key point of wearing what one feels comfortable in.

[@alikanon1054]

Allow me to tell you Sir, this the best suit tutorial that I've ever seen. My greetings to you.

[@tomtul2689]

Your tie is crazy my polish dad would go crazy over it

[@2209beata]

Yesterday I took two suits to have adjusted in both sleeve and trouser length , hour glassing the jackets and tapering of the legs. All that for £20 I love Poland 😀😀

[@TW-um5hs]

OMG another high quality video from gentleman's gazette

[@notmeagain5647]

i have look around and this is the best explain of suit. i never had a suit b4

[@AcapRoseknightDrummer]

this is the 2nd video that i'm watching from your channel today. the first one was "19 things that men shouldn't wear". its very informative and i'm subscribing to your channel!!!

[@MrMichaelAtkins]

Thank you for the detailed explanation on arm movement and wormholes toward the beginning of your video

[@lobsterthemobster2032]

My one suit fits well but the other has a little longer for me but i wear it with vests this helped me a lot thank you

[@MrTrenttness]

This video featured a really great looking suit. I really like the fabric. Thanks for the video!

[@calumsmith9191]

Very informative and interesting video. Am I the only one that wished the drummer would stop, though? It didn't need that restlessness

[@AlexanderDiviFilius]

Been waiting for a video on this topic by you for ages. Very thorough, very well put together.

[@dsbiddle]

I utterly despise fashion but I am strangely fascinated by all the intricacies of suits.

[@Paul-dz7xi]

THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. ABOUT TIME!

[@AnonymousAlcoholic772]

Gold. Simply gold. Bravo, maestro! Bravo!

[@perryrivera9033]

Please provide a video on the proper way of using suspenders. Thank you!

[@icomefromcanadia2783]

Love the action back on your suit here

[@declanbartlette3074]

I enjoyed this very detailed presentation on how a suit should fit. However, I have one question: Regarding what you said at 11:15-20, were you possibly referring to "skinny fit" suits? I could be wrong, but the gentleman in the photo (11:19-22) is wearing what looks like a skinny suit.

[@jsanders1906]

I'm a heavy guy and I appreciate your guidance!

[@themartinblairproject]

This is incredibly good stuff. It went straight to my favorites file.

[@MrChipauketchup]

Great vid! little to conservative for me tho, esp the pants. I recommend younger guys watch Gent's lounge.

[@738polarbear]

Very good advice this chap gives.

[@Itamajano]

Raphael, your videos just keep getting better and better. I Always get happy when I get notifications. I have a question? What do you think about shoes with a Norwegian welt? I have not found too much info on them I found a pair of shoes that have a Norwegian welt they are very nice different from most shoes. Thanks!!

[@goombakiwi]

Just like Adam West's Batman; Raphael has the ability to walk up the sides of building. 12:45 This video was well done.

[@deathskrieg5525]

What if there was a superhero comic or something in which the protagonist was based on this guy and he got around quickly to face the bad guy in the gentlemanly fashion of casually walking up walls like that and always defeated the bad guy (who was always based on some not gentlemanly characteristic) by literally killing them with kindness?

[@gabiedubin]

can you do a video where you go to the mall and buy suits and tailor them and compare the suits after they are tailored and before and the materials and quality of the suit in general

[@tubekulose]

Well, I usually wear frock-coats and I don't think my upper body appears to be to long as my waistcoats are quite short.

[@KingLucifer27]

Great info! Thanks! Now I'm going to watch part two.

[@UndeadBed]

Is there a source for us to learn about you and how you came to be knowledgeable in the finer points of men's attire?

[@paulbucklebuckle4921]

I'm getting smarter with these Gents.😉

[@blonded3598]

Thank you so much for this video Mr. Schneider

[@BobTheHatKing]

hi can you do a video on zoot suits and another on top hats and their formality and how to spot a quality one? thanks

[@shawnwhiteshair]

So many ideas I had about how a jacket should fit are wrong.Thank you very much.Now of to my tailor. Also could the music bed be just a little lower.

[@myroastisruined7119]

Yeah I thought about that! Looks a lot like Clark Gable's suit from It Happened One Night!

[@danielgough8435]

One thing that would be nice to know is roughly how much you spend on these suits. This would give us extra insight on the different prices for these styles per quality. This could help us gauge appropriate prices ranges as well. Just a thought.

[@vikz5786]

Great video. Very informative. Like the houndstooth 3 piece too. The styling is really interesting, especially the back.

[@blackjack444....]

Action back looks AMAZING

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

Could you do a video on the best navy suits for war?

[@andreasjohansson4050]

Thank you for sharing this video Raphael and I'm going to learn this info by heart so I can use it when I'm going out thrifting my next suit. I got quite inspired by your video of being a gentleman on a budget so I have found some really good pieces such as vintage Ralph Lauren blazers, suede jackets and sweaters, all thanks to you! By the way what do you think about driving jackets and is there a possibility to make a video dedicated to driving jackets?

[@3fras]

Great video. Always learn something from your videos.

[@Noone-dc9si]

This is so well informed thank you Sir. You are a blessing to many.

[@JerickTheKoa]

Would you take the same measurements and rules into consideration when fitting a sports jacket and/or blazer to wear for business casual outfits?

[@cadetflamen12]

My arms are long And I found a Hugo boss blazer and I fit perfectly exempt for the sleeves so I'll get it tailored

[@porkchoppersgift5046]

You know, I actually just bought some well fitting seersucker pants and people actually seemed to really like them and the way they fit. Only people that had something negative to say we're my mom saying they were too boxy (I have big legs so I need something more well fitted) and some guy who said they looked like shower curtains 😐

[@ilijaozolins7459]

Love you mate!!! Continue what you do, you are great at it!!!!

[@MERTURL]

I enjoyed the informative video. I have a question. I'm curious about the length of the jacket you wore. I bought a sports jacket this time and it was 76.5cm long. I am about 174.5cm tall, so please let me know if the figures are appropriate. Thank you.

[@marycahill546]

How many times have I been tuned off by a man in an ill fitting suit? Too many to count. Gentlemen, please buy your suits from a reputable men's wear shop and let them guide you. Raphael, you look super in this gray suit! Good video.

[@GoFeri]

I could have saved a lot of money spent on ill fitting suits have I found your channel a bit sooner... :)

[@ivinay21]

Most important part of the Suit is a trouser. Needed more information on that. They are the most complicated craft in the world of tailoring. Almost all tailors get them wrong!

[@ioriedwards7554]

i'll be honest: yOU ARE VERY PORTLY AND DON'T LOOK "GOOD" IN CLOTHES. But you do look the perfection of elegance and your knowledge of fashion is undoubtedltly ot the highest order. Keep the videos coming. THEY'RE REALLY PRESENTED ADMIRABLY.

[@MichaelChengSanJose]

Great stuff. Now, I’m just not sure if I can find a tailor who can make these subjective determinations for me. Or should any competent tailor be able to do so?

[@darkphotographer]

bigest problem i got with fit , is since am tall and slim , most that fit me in shoulder are to short on sieves .

[@Flying-Roro]

Ich wollte nur sagen, vielen Dank für ihre Videos lieber Herr

[@mzwahab]

Hi Sir, I would like to know what is the best suit style for me im 5'7". Round built. With love handles on my waist. I have made a suit recently but the cut just made me rounder on the mid section. Perhaps you could share a picture of the right style. Thank you.

[@NDakota79]

Very hard for me to get a good fit. I am quite short with 170cm, but I am very athletic. I have muscular legs, broad shoulders, tiny waist and no stomach, I have what you call a six pack. So I usually get a size 23 for jackets to avoid having too much fabric around the belly and for the jacket sleeves not to be too long. But then there often is not enough fabric for my shoulders and chest. Same thing with trousers: When I get a size that fits around the waist there usually is not enough space for my muscular legs.

[@toonsoffun5733]

You should perhaps start wearing suspenders. This way you do not need a belt which is nice when the pants are slightly to big. As for the jacket I'm not to sure. To be honest it's probably a good thing you are slightly shorter most jackets nowadays tends to be too short for me at least (185 cm).

[@tristan-bb7zj]

Do you have any ideas for how to wear purple?

[@BBoyCards]

Do you mean a suit or shirt? I recommend going a super light lilac for a shirt. As for a purple suit, I have one myself. Try getting a darker plum one to not look like the joker. Also wear it with confidence.

[@basil_jackson]

As someone who loves purple I can give you few tips. Safe start with a strong purple colour is a tie. In general it's good to pair purple with medium and light grey, charcoal may look a bit sad. Tan and not very dark brown should look good too. For a shirt as suggest by Dany a much lighter shade of purple is lovely and it can be paired with a strong toned purple tie too. And since it's lighter in colour it may look pretty good with dark grey/charcoal suit/jacket. Should look good with yellow as well, but that might give people the Joker vibe. If you're a hat guy a purple hat with a purple tie is a very nice mix. Another detail that works great in purple are shoes. I own a pair of nubuck purple double monks and often get compliments on them. A more daring piece would be a waistcoat. In this case again - going with lighter purple and some pattern (check, stripes, houndstooth) could be paired with a darker suit (even black if for whatever reason you'd choose to wear one), while a darker one will look better with medium to light grey, tan, beige etc. As for suit or overcoat you should go with much darker, plum tone and again it would be wise to avoid vivid yellow/greens to go with it. While I personally love that mix, many people again will think of the Joker immediately and you might not want it. A tie/scarf with a very light bits of yellow/green should work nicely though. Hope that helps a bit!

[@jamesentwistle3642]

Dont

[@bondagegel]

This guy cares way more about his appearance than many people.

[@seanz1772]

Hi, Raphael. Great video! I am a big fan of your channel. Could you recommend a good tailor in New York who really knows the style?

[@brianjkelly1551]

I have a fifty chest and 40” waist and am an ex rugby player of 5”11 , what should I wear

[@vindicator75]

What do you think of the fit on Conor Mcgregors suits?

[@MAREMthenME]

I know I'm not Sven but I'm sure he'd say it's not for him. Sven and Conor have very different bodytypes and I doubt Sven would end up with the same look as Connor given the same style of cut. The key thing for both is that they have a lot of capital or sponsorships for suits that they can experiment on. They can have different suits for different types of occasions. I think Sven and Antonio of Real Men Real Style cater towards the traditional cuts while Jose Zuniga of Teachingmen'sfashion and Aaron Marino of AlphaM cater towards a trendier/current style. Probably because of their respective bodytypes as well. Personally, I like Conor's suits because it complements his strengths for now. If you can afford to buy 1 suit every 2 years then you can go for the Connor style suits. Just don't go as tight with the upper sleeves if you don't have round biceps.

[@hh155]

this guys style is definitely more old school or for men in their 40's and up. Conor McGregor's suits seem more fitted and modern

[@vindicator75]

Ya. I have been watching alot of videos on this channel as it is very informative, but I really like the fit on McGregors suits. That's why I asked

[@argynkuketayev4166]

Daniel Craig is 40+, but he wears modern fits

[@vinccenzzo15]

Any way to get this pattern? I love the practicality of the design and would love top cut me one! Please help!

[@ferrasgunreviews3426]

I am so appreciative of this channel. At first I thought suits from Jos A BNk were nice since their top of the line is $600-$700. However after we thing these videos I realized how much of a rip off it is. I work at Jos A Bank and they have nice selection of Italian fabrics but the quality is horrible.

[@DTSTANGO]

That's an awesome looking suit however I would've worn a different tie such as a chocolate would bring that suit out excellently!

[@RevJamesCostello]

Raphael says the name of the shirt he is wearing (13:11), but I couldn’t quite make out what he said. Could somebody help? Thank you.

[@Komomo69]

Excellent video! Considering that fit is so important, but also har to achieve with a RTW suit, would you ever recommend buying a suit off the rack or is bespoke or MTM the only way to go?

[@densista1160]

I tried a suit yesterday, it felt very small, i couldnt flex, for example it felt like it would break if i hugged someone. Even tho i felt like this, the seller, Who is known seller of suits for over 20 years, told me it looked perfect.