Suit Classification by Various Types - F.S & PAISTE Custom Tailored Suits
Classification by wearer: Suits
According to the gender and age of the wearer, suits can be divided into three categories: men's suits, women's suits, and children's suits.
Classification by occasion:
According to the occasion, suits can be divided into formal wear and casual wear. Formal wear can further be categorized into morning dress (for daytime or daily wear), evening dress (worn in the evening), and tailcoats. Formal wear requires wool fabric, must be pure black, and should be paired with black leather shoes, black socks, a white shirt, and a black bow tie. Casual wear is further divided into casual attire and business attire. People generally wear business attire. Business attire is usually dark-colored, made from wool fabric (with over 70% wool content), and the top and bottom must be the same color and material, with good craftsmanship.
Classification by number of suit pieces:
According to the number of pieces in the suit, they can be divided into single-piece suits, two-piece suits, and three-piece suits. In formal business interactions, businessmen must wear matching suits, and it is preferable to wear three-piece suits for high-level business activities.
Casual wear, or single-piece suits, refers to a jacket that does not match the pants and is only suitable for informal occasions.
A matching suit refers to a set where the jacket and pants are made from the same fabric, color, and style, with styles that complement each other. Generally, suits come in two-piece and three-piece sets. A two-piece set includes one jacket and one pair of pants, while a three-piece set also includes a vest. Traditionally, a three-piece suit appears more formal than a two-piece suit. For high-level external activities, this type of outfit is appropriate. When wearing a single-breasted suit, a narrower belt should be used; when wearing a double-breasted suit, a slightly wider belt is more suitable. By the 21st century, women's three-piece suits have evolved into combinations of jackets, vests, and skirts, with shorts often replacing long pants due to less pronounced seasonal changes.
Classification by button arrangement on the suit jacket:
According to the button arrangement on the suit jacket, they can be divided into single-breasted and double-breasted jackets.
Single-breasted jackets commonly have one, two, or three buttons. Single-breasted jackets with one or three buttons are considered fashionable, while those with two buttons appear more formal. Men's single-breasted suits typically feature two buttons, notched lapels, high collars, and rounded corners.
Double-breasted jackets commonly have two, four, or six buttons. Double-breasted jackets with two or six buttons belong to trendy styles, while those with four buttons have a distinct traditional style. The common double-breasted suit for men has six buttons, peaked lapels, and square corners.
Regarding the back slit of the suit, there are single slits, double slits, and no slits. Single-breasted suits can choose any of these options, whereas double-breasted suits can only choose double slits or no slits.
Classification by suit silhouette:
The term "silhouette" refers to the overall outline of the suit. Strictly speaking, suits have four basic silhouettes:
1. European-cut suits: These are popular in continental Europe, such as Italy and France, and are collectively referred to as European-cut suits. The main representative brands include Zegna, Armani, and Ferré. The basic silhouette of European-cut suits is an inverted trapezoid, which corresponds to the tall and robust physique of European men. When selecting a European-cut suit, careful consideration is advised because most people do not have broad shoulders. Features like double-breasted, waist-tapered, and broad-shouldered designs are typical characteristics of European-cut suits.
2. British-cut suits: This is a variation of the European cut. It features single-breasted buttons but has longer and narrower lapels, influenced by the Anglo-Saxon ethnicity. Anglo-Saxons tend to have longer faces, so their suit lapels are broader and elongated. British-cut suits usually have three buttons, and their basic silhouette is also an inverted trapezoid.
3. American-cut suits: The basic silhouette of American-cut suits is O-shaped. They are loose and oversized, suitable for casual occasions. Therefore, American-cut suits are often sold as individual pieces and generally have a relaxed style. The general characteristics of American clothing can be summarized in four words: loose-fitting trousers. Emphasizing comfort and casualness is a feature of Americans.
4. Japanese-cut suits: The basic silhouette of Japanese-cut suits is H-shaped. It suits the physique of Asian men, without broad shoulders or narrow waists. Generally, they are single-breasted, and the back does not have a slit.
Additionally, suits can be classified as having flat collars, peak lapels, or notch lapels. Currently, F.S & PAISTE suits adopt a combination of British and Japanese cuts, fitting the Asian body shape while showcasing the structured appearance of European clothing.
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