What are British tailoring characteristics?
Characteristics of Classic English Tailoring (based on the Hacking and Military English Styles): * Shaped shoulder, usually padded. Line from side of neck to tip of shoulder is straight (not concave). * Shoulder seam area is even and does not angle towards nor away from the body.
What is a European cut suit?
As such, European cut suits are always on the foremost edge of trend and fashion, frequently experimenting with new materials and designs to deliver durability, creativity, and lightness all at once. The cut is usually slim, sleek, and tight-fitting, joined by an accentuated V-shape.
What country makes best suits?
Milan, Rome, Florence and Naples have good tailors aplenty, and they turn out flannels and tweeds that Italian men wear with flair. For if dressing in England is about being proper, in Italy it is all about looking good.
What is the British suit fit?
The British suit fit is tailored close to the body with a tapered waist. As you can see, every detail of the British suit emphasizes structure and concise tailoring. On the bottom, British suit pants take a comfortable middle-of-the-road stance — not too tight, not too loose.
Are British suits or Italian suits better for You?
British suits tend to be sympathetic to any body type. The military-inspired cut makes men look lean, muscular, and regal. You can go to the British Suits section of this page to learn more about this specific and if this suit style will work for you. Italian suits work better for any man who’s small-framed, as many Italian men are.
What is the best suit style for men?
Here at Bespoke Unit, we usually advise men to try a suit in the British style. While the Italian style is geared towards smaller, slimmer men and the American fits everyone poorly (you’ll learn why below), we’ve found that the British style fits most equally well.
Do short men look good in British suits?
Short men will look good in British suits, as the cut will not make them appear any shorter (as an American suit would, for example). The shorter coat of an Italian suit, though, will make him appear taller, so this must be taken into account. Short, heavyset men will do well with British suits.