How a Suit Should Fit (2022 Guide)

About this video

McGoff provides a comprehensive guide to proper suit fit, covering 11 different areas from collar and shoulders to pants length and break. He argues that regardless of price, an ill-fitting suit looks unflattering, while a properly fitted suit is one of the most powerful garments a man can wear. McGoff emphasizes that certain fit issues cannot be tailored and must be correct when purchasing, while others can be easily fixed by a skilled tailor.

Key takeaways

• McGoff argues that shoulder fit is critical and cannot be fixed by a tailor—the shoulder seam should sit directly on the shoulder bone with no divots or puffing
• McGoff recommends suit pants with mid to higher rise and slight break (partial break) over the shoe, with a gentle taper through the leg, as this works best for most men
• McGoff stresses that armhole height, sleeve pitch, and back tightness are difficult or impossible to fix at a tailor, so these must be correct when buying off-the-rack
• McGoff suggests that investing in a skilled tailor for alterations is worthwhile even for custom suits, as they can adjust waist, sleeve length, and other fixable elements

Episode details: published May 21, 2022 · 618K views · 12:33 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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