Men's Fashion Suit 3 Piece Suits

Men's Three Piece Suits - How a Man wears a Vested 2-Piece Suit
The rarity of men's 3-piece suit makes the ability to wear one a prized asset to any stylish man's wardrobe. Standing out in a crowd is as simple as adding a waistcoat - and when a simpler look is called for the vest can always be removed, unlike the equally striking but less flexible double-breasted jacket . Waistcoats add to the character of a basic 2-piece suit; a matching fabric waistcoat can transform a two piece suit to a level below evening wear but above simple business dress while a different odd vest can make a drab grey more lively and friendly.

The vested or 3 piece suit is the matched outgrowth of the waistcoat; it generally consists of a single-breasted jacket, a waistcoat, and trousers all made from the same material and lining. As this meaning implies, an odd vest and suit - defined as a waistcoat made from a different fabric than the jacket and trouser - is not a true three-piece suit.Three piece suits were common until World War II, but lost their eminence when the War Board enforced cloth rationing that restricted tailors' abilities to create vests.

Advantages of the Three-Piece Suit

For a man seeking a distinctive style, the three-piece suit has obvious merits. A man can safely assume he will be one of the only people wearing a vested suit at most social occasions. It also creates a single, unbroken stretch of the suit fabric from ankles to shoulder. In a quality fabric, the smooth drape of cloth all the way along the body gives a man's body a handsomely impartial look. Of course, a three-piece suit can always become a two-piece suit through the simple expedient of leaving the waistcoat at home -- unlike the double-breasted suit, the three-piece sacrifices no versatility for its elegance.

Fitting the Three-Piece Suit

The exception here is formal vests; since tuxedo or dinner jackets are never removed the additional waistcoats are often created "backless" for ease and comfort and feature a simple strap in the back rather than a full span of cloth.

Too long of a vest starts to look absurd, so the trousers on a good three-piece suit will be fitted high, around the natural waist, and should ideally be worn with suspenders. A belt may cause bulging in the waistcoat fabric and will be totally hidden, exposé it unnecessary.

A good waistcoat should be fitted; that is, it should have a distinct waist. Like a suit jacket, the fabric should come in at least slightly at the narrowest point on the wearer's body. Most will be somewhat adjustable by means of a strap in the back.

The Style of the Three-Piece Suit

The formality of a three-piece suit is such that it requires a necktie. Since only a few inches of the tie are visible, the knot should be tied with extra care. Mainly bulky ties (knits especially) may create a bulge under the front of the vest, and should be avoided. The end of the tie should not stick out from under the bottom of the waistcoat. If a tie is a good match but a touch too long, it can all the time be tucked into the trousers.