Men's Suits | John Lewis & Partners (2024)

FAQs

What are the only 4 suits every man should have? ›

Everyman should own a black suit, a navy suit, a grey suit, a brown suit and a tan suit with white, powder blue or cream shirts.

So, if there are only three suits you could ever have in the wardrobe, or if you are building a wardrobe of clothes from scratch, the dinner suit, navy suit and mid-grey suit are the three you should consider, no matter who you are or what you do.

In fact, both the navy suit and medium-grey suit, when well-tailored, will almost certainly look superb on any gentleman and are therefore two items any man who takes the art of dressing well seriously should never be without.

The four suits can also be read as symbols of society and human energy: clubs representing both the peasantry and achievement through work; diamonds, the merchant class and the excitement of wealth creation; hearts, the clergy and the struggle to achieve inner joy; spades, the warrior class institutionalised into the ...

For everyday, opt for a suit crafted in mid-weight wool with a touch of stretch. Depending on your profession, we recommend you should own a minimum of three business suits, but if you buy only one color, we recommend classic navy.

Who Should Wear It: Unfortunately, that subtle difference doesn't make for as flattering a silhouette as the two-button jacket. Taller and thinner men should note that the three-button jacket can help to fill you out visually. It's also a winning choice for an athletic build.

How much should you spend on a decent suit? Experts recommend spending around $500 for a quality suit. The $500 range will give you everything you need in a basic suit: quality stitching, nice fabric, and neutral, versatile colors.

Black Suit

And a must-have in your wardrobe because when you can't decide what to wear, black is always among the best suit colors for men. But among different color suits, the black doesn't work with all complexions, so look in the mirror before you pay for it.

Expensive Suit: Expensive suits are typically crafted from premium materials such as high-quality wool, silk, or cashmere. These materials offer superior comfort, durability, and a luxurious feel.

What color suit do men look best in? ›

A standard 52-card French-suited deck comprises 13 ranks in each of the four suits: clubs (♣), diamonds (♦), hearts (♥) and spades (♠). Each suit includes three court cards (face cards), King, Queen and Jack, with reversible (i.e. double headed) images.

They are made from the same matching fabric and are meant to be worn together. A 4 piece suit apart from the trousers, suit jacket and the waistcoat also includes a matching bow tie. This look is also considered to be formal.

A deck of 52 playing cards includes 13 ranks of each of 4 suits: hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs. Within each suit, 13 cards are labelled: ace (A),2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, Jack (J), Queen (Q) and King (K).

For every day

For everyday, opt for a suit crafted in mid-weight wool with a touch of stretch. Depending on your profession, we recommend you should own a minimum of three business suits, but if you buy only one color, we recommend classic navy.