Wearing a three piece suit

A three-piece suit  may not be something you’ll wear every day, but it is a worthwhile investment for your wardrobe. After all, nothing projects polish and style quite like a three-piece suit.

Perfect for dapper gents, this traditional menswear option is classically smart while also being currently on-trend.  So, if you’re looking to up your suiting game, there’s no better choice. Best of all, it just takes the right fit, colour and styling to look damn good in this gentlemanly outfit. 

What is a Three-piece  Suit?
As its name suggests, a three piece suit includes three pieces: I.e a jacket, pant and a waistcoat. As such, it is an alternative to standard two-piece suit designs. When choosing a three piece suit, you have the option of either matching waistcoat or one that probably contrast.

Regardless of which you select, it’s essential to get the fit of yours right. To do so, ensure it is well-tailored with the waistcoat fitting close to the body and the jacket roomy enough to easily button up over the top.

Also, note that your waistcoat should cover the waistband of you pants without extending too far below.

* Now, when exactly do we wear a three-piece suit?

Formal events
Due to their sophisticated appearance, three piece suits are often reserved as formal dress codes . To wear a three-piece suit for a formal occasion, such as wedding or the races, choose a fitting design in a classic colour. Black makes an especially good choice for evening functions while grey and hues are better suited to events taking place during the day. To complete the formal three piece look, add a some dress shirt and a sleek tie or bow ties.

To Work

 So if you work anywhere where a three piece suit is an acceptable apparel, then it’s probably the place where bold colours and a bunch of loud accessories aren’t really on the cards. Keep things simple and sleek by maintaining a matching suit and waistcoat, and don’t go overboard the with colours. Anything too bright, like light blue might be fine for some offices, but if you’re at a new place and you don’t feel like making a statement straight away, it’s best to stick to the classics.

 Going To The Races

Okay, a day at the races – not the most common activity and clearly not a weekend staple, but it can be a big part of people’s lives, and if you do go, it’s one of the few places were it’s totally acceptable to dress up. There’s going to be a fair bit of peacocking, but don’t feel you have to don some checked trousers and a peach blazer to be let in. Simplicity is always appreciated, even in these occasions, so as long as you’ve got the fit spot on, you can go for a more neutral look.

How to Wear a Three Piece Suit

Please don’t get us wrong, we aren’t assuming you don’t know how to use buttons, or that you try to put your blazer on your legs or anything like that, but there are a few ways to pull off a three piece suit that you might not be aware of. Here’s a few things to remember when you’re putting a three piece suit together.

• The last button on your waistcoat should be left undone.
• Your waistcoat should always cover your trouser belt line, but never go too far below it.
• Don’t pair a three piece suit with a belt.