SF - When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate

**eudoxos** · February 6th, 2008, 09:40 AM

So after waiting for 3 months, the Thai tailor I ordered from finally sent me my suits.
He gave me his package deal of 3 suits, 6 shirts and 3 ties for $1500 Canadian.
I got him to throw in a vest for my charcoal suit to make it a 3-piece.

The suits look pretty decent and I'm excited to wear them, but when can I wear the 3-piece? It seems way too formal for my office, but maybe its ok for when I go to synagogue.
Thoughts? Suggestions?

Michael

**satorstyle** · February 6th, 2008, 10:56 AM

The answer is anytime, a three piece suit is a timeless classic like a double breasted suit. They come in and out of style for the masses, but any well dressed man can wear them at will.

**Shikar** · February 6th, 2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satorstyle

The answer is anytime, a three piece suit is a timeless classic like a double breasted suit. They come in and out of style for the masses, but any well dressed man can wear them at will.

Just wore a 3 piece wool/cashmere dark blue chalkstripe (RLBL) this past weekend....and got more compliments on it than with any other suit.

Regards.

**MrDaniels** · February 6th, 2008, 11:35 AM

A 3-piece is always appropriate if you have the panache to pull it off. I wouldn't wear one to a conservative job interview though.

**crazyquik** · February 7th, 2008, 09:24 AM

I'm going to be a charity auctioneer coming up and I think I might wear a three piece with bowtie to that

**lakewolf** · February 7th, 2008, 09:27 AM

when it is colder and you need additional warmth at the chest area

**haganah** · February 7th, 2008, 09:35 AM

I think it looks fantastic. But only if you wear a monocle with it and constantly check the time on a pocket watch.

**marc237** · February 7th, 2008, 09:48 AM

Notwithstanding the silly comment re: the monocle. a three piece is, as noted, a timeless classic. I do think, in popular perception, it adds a touch of formality. However, I would not allow that to impact your choice as to when to wear it and would argue it is appropriate whenever a suit is appropriate.

**rdawson808** · February 7th, 2008, 09:54 AM

I'm wearing one today in my office where "professional attire" (suit/sportscoat) is required. Most wear sportscoats. No one has said anything negative to me. All compliments. I think some of the older guys appreciate it--the young guy dressing up.

b

**eudoxos** · February 7th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the comments. I think I'll wear it sooner rather than later!

One more question about vests....I'm under the impression that the lowest button remains unbuttoned. Is it also correct the leave the 2nd lowest unbuttoned as well?
Thanks.

Michael

**bowtielover** · February 7th, 2008, 10:12 AM

I wear them a lot at my office, in fact i'm wearing one right now. Maybe your office is a bit more casual then mine is, I don't know. I also wear mine to church sometimes and weddings and other sophisticated social functions. Even after work when I go to the store or when i am at home, but most people seem to think that's a little abnormal.

**lasbar** · February 7th, 2008, 10:50 AM

They're extremely formal and a bit old-fashioned but they can be charming and full of character...

If you do wear a 3 piece suit ,you're making a statement and projecting a certain image....

I find them exquisite on older and distinguished gentlemen..

**demeis** · February 7th, 2008, 11:11 AM

Your seeing the more andmore again just like DB suits. Next falls catalogs are full of them. So plan on seeing more of them. Plus your starting to see them more and more in GQ and the like. I love them but not everyone can pull it off like DB.

**Mark from Plano** · February 7th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haganah

I think it looks fantastic. But only if you wear a monocle with it and constantly check the time on a pocket watch.

Strikes me as about as useful as saying that jeans are great but only when accompanied by a hoe and a brace of farming mules.

**Twotone** · February 7th, 2008, 01:38 PM

I always take a hoe when I wear my three-piece suit, but the mules -- that's too kinky for me.

Twotone

February 6th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#1
eudoxos Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 7	When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate So after waiting for 3 months, the Thai tailor I ordered from finally sent me my suits. He gave me his package deal of 3 suits, 6 shirts and 3 ties for $1500 Canadian. I got him to throw in a vest for my charcoal suit to make it a 3-piece. The suits look pretty decent and I'm excited to wear them, but when can I wear the 3-piece? It seems way too formal for my office, but maybe its ok for when I go to synagogue. Thoughts? Suggestions? Michael

February 6th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#2
satorstyle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 641	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate The answer is anytime, a three piece suit is a timeless classic like a double breasted suit. They come in and out of style for the masses, but any well dressed man can wear them at will.

February 6th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#4
MrDaniels Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,936	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate A 3-piece is always appropriate if you have the panache to pull it off. I wouldn't wear one to a conservative job interview though.
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February 7th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#5
crazyquik Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Capital of Southern Elitism Posts: 8,471	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate I'm going to be a charity auctioneer coming up and I think I might wear a three piece with bowtie to that

February 7th, 2008, 09:35 AM	#7
haganah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 5,100	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate I think it looks fantastic. But only if you wear a monocle with it and constantly check the time on a pocket watch.

February 7th, 2008, 09:48 AM	#8
marc237 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,359	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate Notwithstanding the silly comment re: the monocle. a three piece is, as noted, a timeless classic. I do think, in popular perception, it adds a touch of formality. However, I would not allow that to impact your choice as to when to wear it and would argue it is appropriate whenever a suit is appropriate.

February 7th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#9
rdawson808 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Capital Posts: 4,016	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate I'm wearing one today in my office where "professional attire" (suit/sportscoat) is required. Most wear sportscoats. No one has said anything negative to me. All compliments. I think some of the older guys appreciate it--the young guy dressing up. b
	“I stole your hat. I shall keep your hat. Whenever I look inside it I shall think of you. I take off your hat to you!” ~HG Wells to some poor schmuck whose hat he stole.

February 7th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#10
eudoxos Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 7	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate Thanks for the comments. I think I'll wear it sooner rather than later! One more question about vests....I'm under the impression that the lowest button remains unbuttoned. Is it also correct the leave the 2nd lowest unbuttoned as well? Thanks. Michael

February 7th, 2008, 10:12 AM	#11
bowtielover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 2,274	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate I wear them a lot at my office, in fact i'm wearing one right now. Maybe your office is a bit more casual then mine is, I don't know. I also wear mine to church sometimes and weddings and other sophisticated social functions. Even after work when I go to the store or when i am at home, but most people seem to think that's a little abnormal.

February 7th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#12
lasbar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FOLKESTONE Posts: 7,089	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate They're extremely formal and a bit old-fashioned but they can be charming and full of character... If you do wear a 3 piece suit ,you're making a statement and projecting a certain image.... I find them exquisite on older and distinguished gentlemen..

February 7th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#13
demeis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,246	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate Your seeing the more andmore again just like DB suits. Next falls catalogs are full of them. So plan on seeing more of them. Plus your starting to see them more and more in GQ and the like. I love them but not everyone can pull it off like DB.
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February 7th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#15
Twotone Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 574	Re: When is 3 Piece Suit appropriate I always take a hoe when I wear my three-piece suit, but the mules -- that's too kinky for me. Twotone

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