New Suit! Whats everyone think?

[jpticar]

This thread is a continuation from the tapered pant leg for interview thread found here http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=70665

The shirt is also Z Zegna. It is a size 15 neck. The shirt fits great for a slim person. For once the term "slim" fit was actually true. Only problem which may make me return it is that the material is not rinkle resistant at all so if I were take my jacket off at an interview the sleeves would be a mess. In the pictures my shirt cuffs are unbuttoned to show the cuff look that I am TRYING to get. The sleeves are long enough to show cuff, but whenever I button them on any shirt they stay up too high and I see nothing. Are my jacket sleeves too long or should I just have the button moved on the shirt cuff so that it comes further down? Also, the tie is some old piece of crap that I found and just tried on for the color. Would a tie in this color, maybe a little darker be a good match with this suit? Thanks for any input. I have a feeling a lot more of you guys will like this suit better than the Dolce&Gabbana in the other thread.

 

[cvac]

There is too much break on the pants, IMHO. I would go for very little break. Also, if you got plain bottoms instead of cuffs, I would have the pants cuffed instead.

It looks like the jacket is a little too tight across the lower back, hence the ripples/pulling there. From the back, it looks like the armhole/shoulder fit is also too snug, which is why you are getting a "dimple" on the sleeve head on your left arm when viewed from the back.

I would probably go for a smaller tie knot. If you're doing a half windsor there, try a Nicky or Shelby knot instead.

 

[blackplatano]

Fit is very nice. Hem the pants though.

 

[cvac]

For the shirt cuffs, are they tight around your wrist when buttoned or are they too loose?

Also, I think a burgundy colored tie is fine, but I would stay away from any tie with a satin finish. A tie with a navy background will also look good with a charcoal gray suit.

 

[Style Pontifex]

Originally Posted by cvac

For the shirt cuffs, are they tight around your wrist when buttoned

Newb question: Should they be?

 

[jpticar]

Where should the back of the pants fall to in relation to the shoes. If I hem them up any more than they are now then they will constantly get stuck on top of the shoe. Perhaps I could have just the fronts hemmed up a bit more at an angle in order to keep my length in the back?

 

[jpticar]

Originally Posted by cvac

It looks like the jacket is a little too tight across the lower back, hence the ripples/pulling there. From the back, it looks like the armhole/shoulder fit is also too snug, which is why you are getting a "dimple" on the sleeve head on your left arm when viewed from the back.

I would probably go for a smaller tie knot. If you're doing a half windsor there, try a Nicky or Shelby knot instead.

I think the ripples in the lower back and the dimple on the left sleeve is actually due to the fact that saks gave me the suit with out an iron ever touching it. It was pretty wrinkled. My right shoulder is actually a little larger than my left so I dont see why just the left side would deform like that. Once I get the suit ironed nicely I will see if these problems are solved.

As for the tie, it was a full windsor. Just through it on quick for the color to show in the picture. Definitely will not be doing the windsor for interviews.

 

[jpticar]

Originally Posted by cvac

For the shirt cuffs, are they tight around your wrist when buttoned or are they too loose?

Also, I think a burgundy colored tie is fine, but I would stay away from any tie with a satin finish. A tie with a navy background will also look good with a charcoal gray suit.

They are not skin tight, but tight enough the stop the cuff from going far enough to show more than maybe 1/8" when the jacket is on.

The suit is actually dark navy. Looks a bit charcoal in the photos though.

As for the pants, are cuffs more formal?

 

[suited]

I think the suit looks fine. If the pants aren't pleated, don't cuff the bottoms. Personally, I don't care for cuffs/pleats on most suit pants.

 

[Style Pontifex]

Originally Posted by jpticar

Definitely will not be doing the windsor for interviews.

What's wrong with a full windsor for interviews? Is it considered tacky? What knot do you use instead?

 

[migo]

Originally Posted by Style Pontifex

What's wrong with a full windsor for interviews? Is it considered tacky? What knot do you use instead?

FIH? I don't think it really matters...Fair few people around here like the non-chalantness that a FIH has, plus the knot isn't gigantic. Also, Bond never trusted a man who wore a full windsor.

As for the shirt cuffs, I think the correct answer is that they should be loose enough for a dress watch (relatively thin) to fit underneith without much trouble

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by Style Pontifex

What's wrong with a full windsor for interviews? Is it considered tacky? What knot do you use instead?

Four in Hand is generally considered the most appropriate knot.

I think the suit looks great, but I agree with others...hem the pants with little to no break. You have a very slim silhouette going and any break would kill the whole look.

 

[modmica]

I think you look pretty sharp in the picture. The amount of cuff showing in the picture looks good. If you need to shorten the suit sleeves to show that amount of cuff with the cuffs buttoned, then I would shorten the suit sleeves.

 

[jpticar]

Originally Posted by suited

I think the suit looks fine. If the pants aren't pleated, don't cuff the bottoms. Personally, I don't care for cuffs/pleats on most suit pants.

The pants are flat front. I like cuffs but I felt that they may be a little over the top. I could be completely wrong though since I am still pretty new at this whole thing.

 

[jpticar]

Originally Posted by migo

As for the shirt cuffs, I think the correct answer is that they should be loose enough for a dress watch (relatively thin) to fit underneith without much trouble

Have a movado dress watch at home I will try it on with tonight. Thanks for the tip. How do you feel about the length of the shirt and jacket sleeves as shown in the pictures. Are they good as is or should both be moved up alittle?