Men's three-piece suits: description, varieties, choice

The men's wardrobe may contain things that have not lost their relevance for many decades. Among the classic examples, it is worth highlighting the three-piece suit that is in demand today, which is now experiencing its next peak of popularity.

The men's three-piece suit appeared in the wardrobe in the 19th century, although at that time instead of a jacket there was a frock coat or tailcoat in the set, and the lower part consisted of pantaloons. The vest remained an invariable attribute throughout the period. A feature of such a thing should be considered precisely the set of important components, which, combined with each other in one ensemble, create a universal suit.

It is a vest with a jacket that gives a man's image chic and elegance, while the owner of the suit will look harmonious without any additions to the chosen wardrobe.

A three-piece suit for a man - a set that, with all its severity, allows you to wear it without a jacket, while the image will remain complete and attractive. As for the vest, this is an important element, thanks to which it will be possible to add a variety of accessories to a strict and business style or a youth set of clothes, which will indicate the direction of the image.

Among the unique characteristics of the suit, it is also worth highlighting its versatility, in light of which it will be possible to choose a suitable model with a vest for any male type, figure and age. It is the vest in this case that will serve as a kind of assistant that will hide the cons in appearance, emphasize the advantages.

Over time, the look of the three-piece suit has not undergone major changes. Today, fashion designers and stylists classify such a component of the wardrobe, taking into account certain nuances.

On sale you can find a three single-breasted, which is very popular among the representatives of the strong half of humanity. The model is notable for its practicality and versatility in terms of the complexion of its owner. This option will be less stringent than the next version.

As for the double-breasted version, this model will be a real classic. A man in such a suit looks as representative as possible. As a rule, such a model is worn with a buttoned jacket with all buttons.

In a three-piece suit, there can be several varieties of the main component that sets the general tone for all other things. Today on sale there are suits with a vest of open and closed cut. Gradation assumes that in the first form, when sewing a vest on the back, a lighter fabric will be used, suitable in shade and general style. As a rule, the vest will completely cover the man's back.

The second type provides the presence of a vest, which will have a strictly delineated deep V-shaped cut in front, which tapers down to the lapels, this style on the back suggests the presence of a kind of loop.

Since three-piece suits can be worn at any time of the year, the types of material used in sewing such clothes are striking in their diversity, which has a positive effect on demand. You should consider the main options for materials that are popular today.

A dense natural base is relevant for sewing winter suits. As for spring and summer clothes, the manufacturer uses lightweight versions of natural raw materials. The classification of wool is carried out on the basis of the fiber twist index, which can vary from 80 to 250. The highest number will indicate the high quality and high cost of the material. Most often, for tailoring suits, material is purchased with a coefficient of 110-120, since it is precisely such raw materials that stand out for their practicality.

This material is a variation of the previous one, but tweed items will differ in the texture of the pattern on the surface. Sets from such raw materials are in demand due to their slightly rough texture, in addition, things will be many times heavier in comparison with woolen suits.

Most often, the material contains drawings in the form of a "shepherd's cage", "herringbone", "chicken foot". For connoisseurs of formal suits, designers also use plain tweed in the sewing process.

This material is one of the most popular for three-piece suits. There are several types of such material - woolen or cotton flannel can be used in the atelier. The fabric stands out for its soft texture with a velvet surface, and flannel suits have high thermal insulation characteristics.

A simple and inexpensive material that is used today for tailoring lightweight suits. Very often there are knitwear on sale that are in demand for creating a casual look.

A variety that involves the use of special technologies when creating raw materials for sewing, combining several materials in demand. As a rule, wool is taken for these purposes, mixing its fibers with flax, silk or cashmere. Clothes made from such fabric will provide their wearer with comfort in the cold season and on hot days, but on condition that there is at least half of the wool in the fabric.

In the process of making classic three-piece suits, the most popular colors and shades have emerged. So, among the representatives of the strong half of humanity, models are in special demand:

• blue;
• black;
• brown;
• gray.

This assortment is constantly updated with new shades and colors, depending on the current colors for a particular season. Gray suits can be presented in different tones, from light to dark variations. Such a suit gives its owner a more noble appearance, light tones refresh the complexion. By adding bright accessories to clothes, a strict male image in a suit can be made stylish and modern.

Blue fabrics are preferred by many popular menswear designers. This option is called "new black", but unlike the dark color, blue is not so boring, it looks more relevant for everyday wear.

Brown suits are recommended for men with a slender physique, since this color scheme can add massiveness to the look. Bright colors did not stand aside, therefore, there are also models in green, burgundy, vanilla shades on sale. Such options are not often worn for business meetings, as these color accents will become more appropriate for informal events.

White three-piece suit - an option designed exclusively for special events... This look will be perfect for the groom. In a snow-white suit, a man is guaranteed to become the center of attention, he will look respectable and noble.

Despite the stereotypes, in addition to the standard monochromatic models, today suits with a vest can be sewn from fabric decorated with a pattern. As a rule, this will be a strip or a cage of different sizes. For a casual look, such options are perfect. Also for confident men with a sense of taste, designers offer models with more catchy prints on the suit. These can be geometric shapes or abstractions, the costume can be decorated with rhombuses, nets.

In addition, models for informal events can have decor in the form of patches on pockets, elbows, and on the sides. Suede or leather, other harmoniously combined fabrics can be used as a material for such a decor.

While suits with a vest have appeared, several directions have emerged with characteristic features for each. Today the following models can be found on sale.

The model recommended for men with a slim and fit silhouette. Such suits are represented by single-breasted fitted jackets. In an English three-piece suit, the lapels will not be wide, usually there is a pair of vents. There are no more than 2-3 buttons on jackets, which distinguishes the top from many silhouettes. Double-breasted suits in the English style will have large lapels in width, while the buttons can be arranged in two rows.

A more wearable option, which is notable for a loose fit, in light of which, in comparison with the previous silhouette, the suit may look a little baggy. The style is due to the fact that Americans prefer to have maximum freedom even in business suits. If the model is single-breasted, then the buttons are sewn in an amount of 2-3 pieces. The armhole on the jacket will be wide, the lapels are medium in size. Usually in such models it is not customary to use shoulder pads; the length of the jacket should be at the level of the upper thigh.

As for double-breasted suits, in such varieties, the buttons are placed at a considerable distance from each other. The trousers have a wide and loose fit, they are gathered at the waist with soft folds.

These three-piece suits are notable for their elegance. As a rule, only natural and expensive fabrics are used for sewing all components. Their texture will be soft, prints are allowed.

Single-breasted and double-breasted models fit the figure well, have narrow shoulders and a high fastening. Pockets are usually welt, models can have shoulder pads, 2 buttons. Due to the unique style, such a suit will look very attractive even on overweight men. The trousers of the Italian models are slightly narrowed.

In the French varieties, elegance comes first in costumes. The jacket is usually fitted, the shoulders are slightly rounded. Usually, the top is fastened with one button, which is sewn at the waist level.

Practical varieties that are made from good fabrics. The jacket will have a baggy cut and a large armhole. The location of the buttons can be adjusted individually.

A variety that combines the features of German and Italian tailoring. A comfortable option with a wide shoulder line, without slots and flaps on the pockets. The pants will be straight, the length of the jacket will be below the buttocks.

The modern costume market is represented by the products of the following companies:

• Patrikman - domestic trade mark;
• north italian brands - Brioni, Cavali, Pal Zileri;
• Kiton, Isaia, Luciano Barbera - South Italian manufacturers;
• german brand Patrick Hellmann.

To choose the right suit with a vest, you should take into account the following nuances.

• The main point for each customer will be the fit of the suit to the figure. For men with standard proportions, it will be much easier to pick up things. For a person with irregular shapes, it is best to resort to custom tailoring options. A suit of suitable size will not wrinkle on the back and wrinkle as the limbs are extended forward.
• If you buy a model made of wool, you should pay attention to the twist coefficient of the thread, which in a good quality material should be at least 100.
• In addition to how the suit should fit, it is recommended to focus on the presence of a lining in the armpit area. It will be needed there in order to prevent sweat stains on the outside of the jacket.
• If the model you like has a pattern on the fabric, before purchasing you need to check that the pattern fits perfectly at the joints and seams.
• In a quality suit, the buttons should be sewn from the inside with an invisible seam.
• Lapels and sides in good ateliers are usually hand-stitched.
• Quality items are usually sold complete with a special case for storage and transportation.
• The thumb mark will be the optimal sleeve length for a jacket. In this case, the middle or last button is usually located in the navel.
• In classic styles, the trousers will be at the waist. In this case, the length of the leg at the back should cover the heel on the shoe to the middle; on the instep, the trousers usually have a small crease in the fabric. The leg width should not exceed the length of the shoe.

A comfortable and beautiful three can be found for any man. In order to complement the created image, it is worth using the rest of the wardrobe components wisely. Borg shoes are recommended with these kinds of suits, which can be matched to different events.

It is also important to correctly match the colors of the shirt, shoes and other accessories. As for the tie, which is most often used in conjunction with suits, it is worth remembering that its color and fabric should be in harmony with the rest of the wardrobe. Also, an attractive option would be to use a bright tie, which acts as an accent in the whole image. It should be as long as the belt buckle. The Windsor node is used for business meetings. The bow tie can only be worn at a solemn social event.

As a rule, in a formal setting, a jacket is always worn buttoned; only the bottom button can be left unbuttoned when it comes to a single-breasted model. For men of a dense physique, it is worth considering the location of the slots - they should not bulge, creating tension in the material of the jacket.

• Combined options, where trousers and a vest will be monophonic, and a jacket is complemented by a stylish cage in the same color scheme, will make the image as memorable and stylish as possible.

• A black classic fitted suit will look festive and elegant with a tie and vest decorated with an unobtrusive print.

• For successful and business men who are used to choosing their wardrobe taking into account fashion trends, it is worth considering a conservative suit with a vest that will make their image memorable due to its juicy and unusual colors.