Finding the Perfect Men’s Suit for Every Body Type

One of the most common questions we get at Pinpoint Recourse is, “Can you fit men with uncommon body types?” The answer is without question yes. Our team of men’s suit experts can work with any body type. This is a very common problem many men face when looking to find the right suit.

Understanding Different Body Types for Suits

When in the market for a new suit there are several things you must consider. It can be disappointing to invest in a quality suit only to get home and find it does not complement your body type. The reason for this is suits are often made in a hand full of sizes. However, some men have an athletic body type and in order for their broad shoulders to fit into the suit jacket comfortably they need a size bigger than their normal size leaving the lower half of the suit or the arm length too big and often looking frumpy.

Other men find they need a certain waist size and the length of the suit pants are then too long or short. When you visit Pinpoint Recourse we can custom fit any suit to any body type.

Common Suit Fitting Mistakes to Avoid

The most frequent mistakes we see when men are buying a new suit is the hopes that the suit can ordered or purchased off the rack and it will fit properly. This is most often not the case. Suits are made in general sizes and then tailored to fit the body type. There are few men who can purchase a suit and have it fit perfectly within the need of alterations.

There are several common body types when considering purchasing a new suit. Some men find they have a rectangular body type which means a broad frame around the shoulders very common in men with athletic body types. Then you have the slender body type which is most often referred to as either tall or short and skinny, and the oval body type which means the weight is carried in the hips and mid-section more than the shoulders.

Within these three most common body types there can be a mixture of slender and broad, or broad and oval and so many others that exists within these types that make dressing these body types without fully understanding what body type you fall under can be frustrating without help of a specialist.

Choosing Suits for a Broader Frame

One of the most common men’s body type are men with a broad athletic build. When men with an athletic body type are in the market for a new suit they often find it best to size up in the suit jacket and get the waste and arm length tailored to fit their body.

This offer the comfort and flexibility to move without concern or restriction while still giving the sliming look that a custom tailored suit offers. Men with athletic build body types otherwise find that their broad shoulders restricts arm movement making the suit jacket incredibly uncomfortable.

How to Pick the Most Slimming Suit  

Men with a more oval body type number one question is often how can I find the most slimming suit for my body type. Similar to men with a broad body type, understanding that suits may have a size on the label but unlike a shirt that can be tucked in for a sliming look a suit jacket needs to be measured and tailored to fit the body type frame for the most slimming and flattering end result.

Alterations around the shoulders or length of the jacket where there maybe extra material can make all the difference in creating curves where you want them and not where most would rather them not be.  Commonly men with a round or oval body type where the weight is in the hips and mid-section find that without a custom fitting the suit looks oversized and baggy. Unless addressed oversized clothing can often add the illusion that one is bigger than they actually are.

Schedule a Custom Suit Consultation at Pinpoint Resource to Find the Perfect Suit for Any Body Type

If you are ready to upgrade your wardrobe with a well-crafted and customized suit or want to explore your options, we invite you to contact our team at Pinpoint Resource. Your preferences and style are important to us and our expert men’s suit stylists are here to help find the suit perfect for any body type, size, or shape.

Call us or visit us in store today to book a complementary style session.