Barney : Ted, I'm gonna teach you how to live
Ted : ......
Barney : Barney, we met at the urinal
Ted : Oh, right, hi
Barney : Lesson one, loose the goatee. It doesn't go with your suit
Ted : I'm not wearing any suit
Barney : Lesson two, get a suit. Suits are cool, exhibit a
-How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 5
Still remember that? It was the first time that Barney met with Ted at one of the funniest tv show ever How I Met Your Mother. In HIMYM Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) always wear a suit, except for 14 episodes from total 208 HIMYM episodes. He and his brother James always wear a suit because they want to distinguish themselves from the millions of T-shirt and jeans lemmings out there. And i agree, suits are cool. But did you know that according to Buzzfeed.com there are 27 rules of suit that every man should know.
Ok, here it is 27 rules for us to suit up:
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It's all about BALANCE.
So choose your look accordingly
Before you go totally conservative, remember that the pocket square is where you get the most freedom and the one place you get to add a little pizzazz to your suit.
Tsk, tsk, John McCain. Shoulder pads should end at the shoulders. The shoulders are the hardest to tailor, so make sure they don't stick out or stick up.
It's complicated. Read more about it here.
Dark gray is more versatile and goes with more colors.
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This look is also more flattering for larger figures, and it gives you enough room to do that effortlessly casual "hand in pocket" thing.
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Watch the instructional video here.
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BIG HEAD = FULL KNOT. SMALL HEAD = HALF KNOT. If you're not sure how your head size compares, ask one of your male friends. They should be able to give you an objective opinion.
But plenty of men break this rule and are still able to pull off the three-piece beautifully.
A vest is best worn with single-breasted suits (so it's actually visible). if you're going to be wearing your suit in a cold climate, a vest can add a lot of warmth. It also adds a formal touch to your suit.
For a harmonious look, try to match the visible cuff length to the amount of collar that is visible at the back of the neck.
Unstitch the jacket's pockets, remove the tack stitches from the jacket's vents, and remove the little embroidered label from the jacket's left sleeve. Do this very carefully to ensure you don't actually rip the fabric or neighboring threads.
No one needs to see your hairy gams.
For a more conservative look, the pants should cover the top of the shoe and parts of the laces.
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Preferably one with a deep neck so it doesn't peek through. Nothing will cheapen the appearance of a suit more than a glimpse of undershirt.
The dimple is the little hollow beneath the knot of your tie, and it gives a slightly disheveled yet polished appearance to your finished look. Check out this handy guide on nailing the tie dimple.
That's all the 27 suit rules for man according to BuzzFeed.com. I hope it can help you if you want to go to a party, formal occasion, funeral or even to a bar! And last but not least i have a video about suit from How I Met Your Mother, enjoy it guys ! Thank you..
