Suit Up!

The first rule in business attire: buy a suit. Nothing says professional like a well tailored suit. I believe every gentleman should own at least three suits: one black, one grey, and one navy blue. With those three suits you can mix and match a combination of several shirts and ties and no one will ever be the wiser. I have compiled a few simple rules to follow that will help you get started.

Rule #1. Get Measured

Most men do not know their true size in suits. This results in baggy jackets and pants that bunch up at the bottom. Don't be that guy. Go to a tailor or get a measuring tape. There are plenty of videos on Youtube that describe how to accurately measure yourself.

Rule #2. Know Your Body

When shopping for a suit, you want to know what cut you need to buy whether its athletic, european, slim, straight, or husky. Every designer will also have their own unique cut and you may find that a specific brand fits you well. Just make sure you are wearing a suit that was meant for your body type. 

Rule #3. Be a Savvy Shopper

Just because you are buying a suit does not mean that you need to break the bank. If you can afford the expensive designer suits right off the rack, that's just fine. For most of us, we have to be economical. So if you want to get a nice suit and not give an arm or a leg, there are several stores that have designers brands and are frequently on sale....,

Nordstrom Rack

Macy's

Off Sak's Fifth Avenue

Zara

H&M

....just to name a few.

Rule #4. Find a Tailor

Ok, so now you have purchased your suit. The last step is to find a tailor in your area who is reliable and does quality work. An excellent tailor can turn an ordinary suit into something that looks like it was just featured in GQ magazine. This might take some time but there are some great websites like Yelp that feature customer reviews and will help point you in the right direction. 

Follow these rules and you will be on your way to obtaining your business wardrobe. Until next time, stay classy my friends.