The Secret to Buying the Perfect Suit in 2024 (46 Minutes That Will Change Everything)

[@RealMenRealStyle]

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[@JamesKro92]

I had a great dad growing. He taught me about dressing up. How to tuck a shirt, how to button it correctly, how to do a belt right etc He passed away when I was 25 and we never got the chance to dress up together while I was an adult. Fast forward 6 years later and here I am, getting coached by a legend in the game! Thanks for all you do Antonio. You've filled many voids my dad left, and for that Sir I am forever grateful! God bless you and your family!

[@robertocvirk]

Yep, I had my Grandfather, he was moreso into tailored suits, he would pick people by off rhe rack and tailored or custom, he would tell me a tailored suit can compete against a custom, but off the rack without a fitting is noticeable instantly were his words of advice...

[@gcanaday1]

My father did have the chance to teach me how to press my pants properly. I'll never forget what he taught me at 14, now I am 50. He's gone, but I can still hear his voice when I remember that my shin only gets one break in the crease.

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

he's right, when I went in to get my custom suit, I knew exactly what I wanted, which fabrics and which style, it was very easy for the tailor

[@roblewis7823]

Gents... I am a member of Antonio's style community and it is awesome! It tells you that you are not alone in the style world LOL

[@RetroSol]

Man, I wish I had this thorough guide 10 years ago. But even now, I appreciate and have learned tons about suits. Much appreciated!

[@JacksMotolife]

Love the videos, been a fan for a long time. In the UK we call it "off the peg" for an off the rack buy and a "tailored suit" is one custom or made to measure. I am a big fan of suits and love my collection, I've always worn suits since starting my working career (20+ years now) I work in London City Square mile. Trust me fit is the most important thing. I could only afford 100 pound suits when I joined the workforce however the guys around me in 5k suits thought mine was tailored and expensive because mine fit perfect. I would spend 4 hours finding the perfect fit then adding accessories to accentuate the style and look. RMRS is amazing and your videos are so good. Thanks again.

[@m.d.wilsonmusic7356]

@Real Men Real Style These vids, especially these longer ones, are supremely informative and inspiring. Can’t thank you enough for diligently and intelligently crafting them, and allowing many of us to nerd out over suits 👍👏

[@dannnydo]

The editor going crazy on this

[@russellbogrett605]

I'm a barber who wears a suit and tie to work daily as does the other barbers in my shop. I had a customer tell me the other day that he can never wear a suit because it gives him anxiety. Now I've heard it all.

[@thecapone45]

Lmao that is indeed crazy. It’s like when people assume that formal clothing and shoes is by default uncomfortable.

[@gcanaday1]

Well...they are buying off the rack and the damned things don't fit. I look horrible when I buy those.

[@rayzerot]

That's actually pretty common

[@bsumm1473]

What a wealth of information! I almost feel guilty watching for free. Thanks Antonio!

[@jca4941]

It was cool to see a younger version of Antonio describing the best suit's color in the video. A blast from the past.

[@steveblandino4049]

I listen to my master, while painting cars 🚘 👨‍🎨

[@Theheadlesswolf]

Full black suit is always on point and highly recommended, especially if you live in a cold place. Sets you apart and shows a much darker and serious tone.

[@Andoy12]

Antonio, the trick with off the rack is to get as close as you can in fit, then have it tailored. Don't go by color or brand, just find the best fitting item. It''ll give you more choices.

[@nobodyknows3180]

I've recently joined the Real Men Real Style Community online, and happy to report that I feel more confident about myself - instead of just dressing like a schlump, I am making the conscious decision to learn a thing or two before I invest any more money in clothes - and this community, and this channel - these are my pathway to success. Tonight I wanted to learn more about suits, because frankly my sizes have changed over the years, and all I've ever owned before were low-end rack suits that were bought without observing the "Fit Is King" rule of thumb.

[@mrcrhartman]

I used to wear only french cuffs with gold or silver cufflinks, I love the turned back cuff. As life went on, I really got tired of the cufflinks clanking on desks, bartops, counters, etc. I took the jump and started ordering made to measure shirts with opera/cocktail cuffs, like in the old 007 movies. Most people don't even know what they are, lol, but I'm so much happier not having to deal with cufflinks and still having the turnback at the sleeve, particularly when my jacket is off...so much lighter. If you do this, make sure you give the shirtmaker accurately measured wrist circumference.

[@EcstaticSelf]

This video is being excellent! Love it! Thank you for sharing. Now…I just need a social life where I actually need a suit…

[@davidnorth9390]

This session is eye opening, --and mind-expanding: Watch for years' of trial-and-error lessons in one enjoyable presentation!

[@LeviHeatonIII]

Thanks for the class, brother. I appreciate you.

[@ronaldgarner1101]

This is an outstanding video. Very informative for those of us who don’t wear suits. Semper Fi

[@karlhoward7896]

Thank you for getting this out. I'm just starting my suit journey at 37. These videos are helping guide me to my trail. I am very thankful you do this. Thank you, and keep stitched!

[@michaelgoh-blackbeltdesign8710]

Love your work and content! I ride a motorcycle to commute almost daily. And being in a tropical country, it's pretty hot and wet here. While I wear full gear when riding, I often find myself dressed in quick drying fabric clothes that are usually used for sports or gym settings. If I were to dress up, what would be suitable? A shirt with tie, and probably a vest under the safety jacket? I'm not keen on giving up the safety jacket.

[@leavingbabylon3008]

A timely video. I'll be buying my first suit in a few weeks at Men's Wearhouse. Good tips. Thanks.

[@chandlerbingbong]

Never buy a suit on-line. It's only until you try it on and feel the quality of the material will you know it's decent.

[@SeanL262]

My best suit is custom made to measure online in donegal tweed. You can absolutely seek out great materials from reputable vendors. Nothing off the rack truly fits me even when tailored. Sure bespoke or true custom beats all, but m2m online has come a long way

[@stavechurch9973]

The first suit that I ever bought was online. I got lucky, the fit was flawless!... However the material was not. I looked like I was wearing a shiny Halloween costume.

[@robo2606]

Good advicee👍🏻

[@modalsoul6511]

Nah … I bought all my suits online …. NO REGRETS

[@DiggitySchwag]

My favorite suit was purchased online from John Henric whom RMRS sponsored at one point. Great quality. The fit was really close upon arrival. Only needed a few minor adjustments.

[@thom-bennett-tailoring]

Great remake and always excellent advice. I think in today's world a dark brown, especially with a birdseye weave, is perfectly acceptable in a business/city environment, it is down to the cut. My goto is exactly that a button-one dark brown birdseye.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

Suits are nice really the best part for me is a nice tie on too why not if you can do too.

[@rich276825]

The best suit guide I've seen on KZbin, well done.

[@wowjunkie73]

#1 advice, if you live within any realistic distance of NYC, find when your favorite designer is doing their sample sale, go on day 3 or 4. You'll be able to get killer suits that are usually $3000, for under $750 each.

[@Angelus_Ex_Umbra]

I wish you posted this a week ago! I just bought a suit for my friend's wedding lol.

[@floyddavis3567]

If you’re looking for a custom suit at a really great price, Indochino is where it’s at. I got my suit there. I had to get remeasured due to the first person not properly fitting me the first time, but I think when it comes back, my suit will look great.

[@johanbertilsson2213]

I never buy clothes online, i only buy off rack in a clothes store. Where i live there is no tailors who can do a suit. But we have largest store in Sweden. I bought my suit about 20 years ago, i use it maybe once every second year. I am a hardhat and steeltoes guy.

[@jeffwhite3867]

This is hands down one of the best videos on the internet, on any subject. I can't believe there's no cats in it.

[@LeviHeatonIII]

Can you do a video on the different types of tie knots? Mainly, the tie knot Bill Skarsgard's character, The Gran Marquis, was wearing frequently in John Wick 4. That is a very nice knot. I want to learn how to tie that knot.

[@patrickhill6983]

Great video. Where does everyone recommend for suit separates? I prefer having two pairs of pants per jacket. thank you!

[@gregguralnik2512]

Great video, always happy to learn from you on how to look presentable.

[@McGruph]

Very informative video. Thank you, I learned a lot 🙏

[@mistervacation23]

This proves one thing. If you want a good suit you got to go to Mount Pilot

[@megaman2016]

This is the best one stop video! Do you have one for shoes?

[@johnherman8861]

Antonio, which men's store do you show in your videos all the time? is it in Madison, Green Bay, or Milwaukee?

[@walterfoyt5985]

I realize everyone can’t afford bespoke, which is why you should go with custom. When you have the paints made they should have side adjusters or bottoms for spenders and a fishtail back. A well dressed gentleman does not wear a belt with a suit, which destroys the line of a suit. This is specially true for a three piece suit. If you a having a black formal suit made it should have either peak lapels or shawl lapels. No notched lapels. It should also have no flaps on the pockets, a single button and no vent. While it not necessary I love no back pockets, which creates a smother line for the pants.

[@ik5513]

I decided to go custom with suitsuppy because I am heavy built and off the rack doesnt work for me. its not an easy process mainly because I dont feel that they know how to make it fit properly for my body type. hopefully it will work out

[@nhankhuu5643]

The trick here is to stay in shape. I have a friend who looks good in everything because he's fit

[@positive_vibes_2427]

Do you guys think it's important to have light and dark colored suits (I have black, charcoal grey, nay blue.....but no light colored suit)?

[@Eayala17]

You should get some light colored ones for the summer/spring so you won't be soo hot wearing darker fabrics in the hotter days.

[@positive_vibes_2427]

@@Eayala17 Love this advice! My profile pic on here is really me - I feel light colors work with my skin better

[@supersonique001]

Yikes! Tony, Tony....at 10.38 what were you thinking?! Olive green jacket with a purple tie and blue on white striped shirt? No, no ,no ! Bad boy!

[@johnmackey7721]

I’ve been seeing a lot of suits with patch pockets lately. I didn’t even know that was a thing. I understand it’s a bit more casual, but is it still ok 9-5?

[@pat1589]

Great video, thank you. From New Zealand.

[@maxalaintwo3578]

The definitive suit movie 😂

[@1Pueblito]

Great video, very detailed.

[@jameslyddall]

Does anyone buy their suits or blazers from Hackett London? I’ve made a few purchases on really nice blazers there in London.

[@gcanaday1]

I need to ask about the grooming. Some of us (read: me) do not care for the thinning as we age. I'm personally not getting plugs because they're just ugly as sin. So I shave my head. What do we have to say about that? I keep a beard, but as I age that is going whiter. It is roughly 18" long right now. Can we do an off-hand video about us guys who like to keep their hair on our faces that doesn't belong on our heads anymore?

[@jamesbateman7131]

Loving the content as always Antonio. But something odd i noticed, at 37mins 40 seconds your pocket square looks to be photoshopped. It has a thick dark black border and doesnt look real. I know its such a small detail but i have watched this section of the video over and over to try and work it out. Could anyone clarify? Haha, thanks in advance.

[@Dhobby517]

Looks like the video’s color saturation is set different than it is in the other sections. Plus his lapel is tucked behind the white pocket square, so it’s standing out.

[@aruljoseph2138]

One at a time, very well said.

[@joshuaworth243]

So much good info

[@lordmagma58]

I am really suprised about this statement, that just a few companys do blue suits. I live in europe but german companys like Hugo Boss should sell these blue suits also in the US or doesnt they?

[@VEE727]

Is wool an appropriate choice for someone in a hot country?

[@tagginondawal3961]

Most suits have a lining on the inside. You can ask for a shorter/no lining and that'll make it a bit cooler

[@fernandohood5542]

Much appreciated.

[@SophiaHaygiallah]

Dit gaat ook in de toekomst veranderen per klimaatontwerp

[@JakeSmith-jy1kx]

Bespoke isn't too much money in China. When I lived there I got bespoke suits made for $80. I was able to pick out every fabric, lining, cut, fit, but it took a little while. That being said, if you want bespoke suits, you can get them cheaper by flying to China and getting them. Even in Thailand, which is much easier to do because they cater to tourists and speak English, I got made to measure suits for just over $200 that took just under a week. Too bad none of them fit me anymore. Ah ageing.

[@michaelmcnulty8785]

I love the subdued peak lapels on that suit.

[@Leemonaire]

I watch this while I buy a suit

[@apolaki94]

Love that video

[@khurramsajjad5495]

How to learn bow Tie

[@kalamuddin4253]

Primark , eBay, the most classy suit u will get

[@crabbyeel1189]

Stay hydrated

[@dragonfirefunctionalfitnes7925]

Whenever I see these type of videos, guys with a belly are addressed more than those with a well developed chest, shoulders, upper back, an athletic butt and thighs and a tapered waist. If you are seeing the results you desire from your fight and conditioning training, you are going to be a bit of a challenge for a tailor with an off the rack suit.

[@boots8562]

I want a suit that'll make The Nature Boy yell "Woooo!"

[@boots8562]

Or a suit that'll make Frank Sinatra look like a hobo!

[@SilverSamurai12]

Need lots of sparkles for that! "Wooo!"

[@jengaaaaa]

Off the rack is out of the question for me. I have super long back and short legs. All jackets are way too short for me.

[@Pogokoala]

Real Man Real Style, the Motion Picture.

[@Detvanliga]

Buying clothes online sucks... for a whole range of reasons. One of them being you cannot try it out. .

[@goldenant9450]

27:15 based on this infographic, i think your jackets are too large in the shoulders..no?

[@stevenwalters3639]

Is this an older video re-edited?

[@tagginondawal3961]

It took most/all his suit vids and compressed them into one long video so you don't have to search for them

[@TheIgnoredGender]

light grey will give me the Pee Wee Herman look

[@PatriciaLoomis-l4t]

Lol

[@IcePea379]

lets go no AI thumbnail this time!!!! yay

[@maxalaintwo3578]

Bro who cares

[@IcePea379]

its just that it looks way more genuine@@maxalaintwo3578

[@WilliamB.-ij6gl]

fortunately I haven't needed to wear a suit during this "one size smaller" era. The stressed front button and tight shoulders makes zero sense to me.

[@WilliamB.-ij6gl]

p.s. you look incredible, this is the fit I am aiming for

[@ucogile]

Wow this explanation is too good but this video is just too long

[@LeviHeatonIII]

True blue? You mean, Royal Blue? 😅😂

[@novotnak_6099]

too late, why cant you post this a 5 days ago :(

[@plushprince1020]

Lol. I got lucky as I will be suit shopping next month. Hopefully the video still helped you

[@novotnak_6099]

@@plushprince1020 Yeah I now know I fucked it up

[@TheBalancePod]

This man is the best for looking good, but ngl he was dressed like the Riddler this episode.

[@samuelphillian1286]

If I’m olive-skinned is charcoal grey gonna make me whiter? 😂

[@bsh1967]

I had to check the release date on this when you are saying Obama got grief for his tan suit "recently," and then you talk about the Russian President and Putin. For a moment, I thought it was 2014 again 😂

[@SophiaHaygiallah]

No its sooo wrong! The secrets are in other things!

[@sempersuffragium9951]

Default, not de facto. Just saying...

[@eatmoveandbehealthy5068]

dude chill out

[@portlandreviewer6582]

Don't go with a vest, unless you want to look like a butler or bartender.

[@samuelblessum5759]

When I dress up, I only wear 3 piece and have gotten lots of complements. It also looks better if you remove the jacket inside or if the weather heats up, you still are looking dapper in the vest. I think men should give it a try!

[@BERNARDO712]

C'mon, fam. Ease up on the long-ass vids.

[@cial67]

Suits are really overrated and it's time for them to go. At least they slowly got mostly phased out of the business world and for good reason

[@michaelblazin4093]

What was the reason? It couldn’t have been good. Polo shirts, chinos, and sneakers are an improvement? No.

[@ivyeginwright4221]

Suits never go out of style

[@ivyeginwright4221]

Not if they are classic.

[@yurydmorales]

- 00:00 🕴 87% of first impressions are influenced by attire; a suit is the most common impactful outfit. - 00:20 📏 Definition: A suit is a jacket and trousers made from the same material, not just matching items. - 00:38 🏛 Style Pyramid: Fit, Function, and Fabric are crucial when purchasing a suit. - 01:14 🧵 Custom vs. Off-the-Rack: Custom suits fit better, especially for unique body types, while off-the-rack suits may require adjustments. - 02:29 🛒 Online vs. Offline: Online offers selection and convenience, while offline provides immediate availability and personal service. - 03:16 💰 Budgeting: Spend approximately half your monthly salary on a suit, including shoes and shirt. - 03:48 🔎 Ignore bespoke suits due to high cost; custom suits offer a good balance of fit and affordability. - 04:41 🛠 Custom Suit Process: Takes time with multiple fittings; requires clear communication to match your vision. - 05:32 🗣 Know Your Needs: Be specific about your requirements to avoid miscommunication and dissatisfaction. - 06:50 🔄 One at a Time: Order one garment first to ensure fit before committing to multiple items. - 07:32 👔 Fittings: Multiple fittings are common to perfect the fit; adjustments should be reflected in future garments. - 08:18 🏫 Community: Join a distraction-free, high-quality group for style learning and support. - 09:42 🎨 Suit Fabric: Color is crucial; avoid black suits for first purchases as they're too formal. - 10:36 🔵 Most Versatile: Navy blue and charcoal gray are the top versatile suit colors. - 11:57 👔 Gray Variations: Medium gray is less formal but highly versatile. - 12:45 🌞 Seasonal: Light gray suits are great for summer and add variety. - 13:45 🟤 Brown Suit: Suitable for casual settings, especially for those with darker or red hair. - 15:19 🌿 Tan Suit: Great for summer; a good secondary suit after light gray. - 15:48 🔷 True Blue: Popular in Europe and Asia; hard to find and best sourced through custom orders. - 16:35 ⚪ White Suit: Very niche and attention-grabbing; not recommended for a regular wardrobe. - 17:11 🔲 Patterns: Subtle patterns like herringbone are good starters; bold patterns like windowpane and pinstripes are more memorable. - 18:30 🧶 Best Material: 100% wool, specifically worsted wool, offers the best quality and drape for suits. Avoid blends with polyester. - 22:28🩳 Keep trousers simple: avoid pleats and cuffs unless you usually wear them. - 22:35🎩 Consider adding suspender buttons inside trousers for versatility. - 22:45👖 Buy an extra pair of trousers to extend the suit's lifespan. - 23:03🪡 If buying two pairs of trousers, try side tabs for a unique look. - 23:14🦺 For vests, ensure a proper fit, especially for custom-made options. - 24:02🔘 Customize vest details like buttons for a unique style. - 24:19🎨 Match fabrics with subtle colors for cohesion. - 24:31👔 Custom shirts offer versatility in style and fit. - 25:12🧵 Fittings and adjustments are crucial for a perfect custom suit. - 26:35👑 Fit is paramount; a well-fitted inexpensive suit looks better than an ill-fitted expensive one. - 27:10🧥 Focus on jacket fit, especially in shoulders, chest, and length. - 28:22🕴 Trousers should fit well in the waist and hip, with appropriate length. - 29:12📏 Choose suit styles that are timeless rather than trendy. - 30:04👔 Opt for notch lapels for a classic, versatile look. - 31:02👖 Double vents in jackets create a more streamlined look. - 31:29👕 A classic white or light blue dress shirt is essential. - 33:41👞 Stick to classic dress shoes like black Oxfords for formality. - 34:03👔 Neckwear should complement the suit; red is a safe choice. - 35:15🎀 Bow ties can be formal but draw attention. - 35:39💍 Keep jewelry minimal unless it's part of your personality. - 36:51🧼 Grooming is essential; clean nails and well-kept hair matter. - 37:35🧦 Socks should be dark and new; avoid flashy options unless confident. - 38:11🤔 Trust your gut when choosing a suit; it should make you feel great. - 38:48🧥 A suit is a matching jacket and trousers; avoid mixing and matching. - 39:26✂ Remove tack stitching from a new jacket for a polished look.