What’s the difference between a man who puts on a jacket and a man who has a jacket tailored to his frame?
The difference lies in these visible advantages of tailored suits for men that are only delivered by expert tailors:
- Shoulder Fit: A momentous line can change your entire presence by removing the visual flaws of a generic fit.
- Sleeve Pitch: The adjustment that offers unparalleled ease by addressing why your jacket is fighting your natural movement.
- The Taper: This addresses the common problem of straight-hanging waistlines and what that says about your career path.
- The “Half-Inch” Rule: This mark of refinement at your wrist helps separate the amateur from the executive.
Sam Michael’s Menswear delivers suits that are more than just average pieces of clothing. Contact us today or visit our store in Farmington Hills, Michigan, for a consultation!
Tailored Suits for Men: 4 Qualities of Excellent Menswear
A suit is more than just a suit when the finer details of a custom fit tell the entire story.
When you get top-quality tailored suits, you’re investing in precision engineering.
Here are four telltale markers that the look and feel of your suit is the result of top-quality tailoring:
1. Clean Shoulder Line
The shoulder is one of the most critical aspects of any jacket because it’s where your silhouette begins.
A expertly tailored suit has a shoulder that sits flat and crisp along your body. There shouldn’t be any divots or bunching when your arms are at your side.
The perfect jacket features a straight line from your collar to the armhole to highlight your frame with a look that’s refined and powerful.
2. The Sleeve Pitch
Many off-the-rack garments assume every man stands the same way but your tailor should know better.
They pay close attention to the sleeve pitch of your jacket. This is the angle at which the sleeve is attached, and it should match the natural resting position of your arms.
You should expect the fabric to hang comfortably without twisting or wrinkling as you move through work and life.
3. The Tapered Waist
The middle path of your suit must be properly tailored for you to achieve your best look.
A quality tailor suppresses the waist so it follows the natural contours of your torso. This eliminates the boxy look of factory-standard cuts.
The end result is the look all men seek: a V-shaped silhouette that broadcasts vitality and a strong presence.
4. The Half-Inch Reveal
A proper shirt cuff is the mark of sartorial excellence in tailored suits.
Your jacket sleeve should be tailored to end exactly at the large bone of your wrist, allowing for a half-inch of shirt cuff to show.
A tailor who’s mastered the half-inch reveal offers the perfect way to showcase your favorite timepiece or cufflinks.
Command the Room: Your Evolution Starts at Sam Michael’s
At Sam Michael’s Menswear, we believe your suits should be as inspirational as your career.
Every man can expect an authentic transformation when they visit us in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
We combine a curated archive of world-class labels with expert tailoring provide these fashionable values:
- Shoulder Line
- Sleeve Pitch
- Tapered Waist
- Half-Inch Reveal
Don’t settle for a generic fashion narrative; our master clothiers expertly craft the best tailored suits for men. Call (248) 477-4615 or contact us to get a fitting!
