my mom is a tailor. i didnt realize until i was in college that my clothes all are fit and of good quality... bcuz she made all of my coats, suits, trousers... i am lucky...
This is what I've been looking for all these years! Every time I searched for "how a suit should fit", I got very vague guidelines like "it should feel comfortable". But Sven has done us all a favor and gone into the minutiae of the suit. This is just golden!
Mr. Schneider, you consistently put out quality videos. While other men's style youtubers have long since digressed into lifestyle, fitness, and business, you do not stray from the path. Thank you. When TH-cam is gone, we, your subscribers, will surely keep following you.
When I volunteered at a museum and dressed in period costume, I was lucky that one of the 19th-century-style three-piece suits fit me almost perfectly. It was like wearing pajamas, because it was a wool suit. On days when I was tired at work, I would nearly fall asleep standing up. It was super comfortable.
It's not about who is teaching or what is being taught, it's about the person who is receiving the teaching. Most people would fail to implement, so you are safe.
Thank you for this information. My 11 year old boys just joined an organization where they are required to wear a suit. At first they were against wearing one because it wouldn't "feel right", but after watching this and fitting the suit to them they love how it feels and want to wear it all the time. I think everyone should know how a suit should fit. Thank you so much Raphael.
I like almost all of our fellow style and personal development TH-cam channels, but there is something about your videos and about your calm attitude that makes you stand out! Just finished the first minutes of the video, but I felt the need to let you know! Keep up the great work!
I am impressed, you give us a lot of helpful advice for quite a while now, and you still post frequently and you still seen to have ideas for videos on a subject that is not as "flexible" as others, and still here you are.So nice job sir.
This is by far the best description I've come across. Many other ones just address the usual features but make no mention of movement for example, leaving it vague and superficial.
Raphael, I’m so happy you mentioned “It Happened One Night.” To this day, when I think of an exemplary silhouette of a suit, I think of the scene where Clark Gable (he’s my great great uncle) is rebuking Mr. Shapely on the bus. And in fact, your suit had indeed reminded me of his, even before you had mentioned it! Cheers, and thanks!
Finally the long torso and short legs syndrome...I have it and didn't know about the one to one ratio...that's why this is the best (adult) mens fashion channel on you tube...thanks
Hey I just want to thank You for helping me Improve my wardrobe as I now work in an office environment. Instead of boots and jeans and cargos I'm now in slim fit pants athletic cut shirts and I've gotten asked by others to help them with their fashion.
I finally got it ... and went to the tailor for a measure .... and the tailor was visibly worried about all that I was telling him. It was as if he had never heard such a description of how I wanted my suit in his life. He was almost in two minds whether to take up the job or not. Thanks.
I have to say that I am really loving everything about this suit you are wearing: colors, pattern, cut.. all of those wonderful small details as well. Excellent choices! Thanks for all of the info as I attempt to buy a wedding suit.
Excellent! I just got a suit with a jacket at the recommended length you posted but my g/f had mixed feelings about it because her thoughts where it was too long compared to what she sees in magazines and on celebrities. This showed helped us understand it a bit more! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. I remember when I used to think that Menswearhouse and similar stores were suit experts. Not anymore. I had a guy try and sell me the modern slim fit suit, and I started bringing up all this criteria and he tried to convince me that jis version was better. I simply bad to decline his offer. I am so happy this video exists. I'll have to find an alterations tailor.
I find the real hallmark of a bespoke or well tailored suit is when you look across the back and around the back of the upper arm. There’s always usually way too much excess fabric here and it creates unsightly creasing or bunching. It’s the hardest area to get right but I find that if you sort the back out, the front generally looks after itself.
Regarding armholes, I recently purchased a suit where I felt restricted because of the armholes of the suit. Can you create a video where you don on various suits of your wardrobe to illustrate the proper armhole fit on your suits? We can see your collection (spring, summer, fall or hot, rain, fog, etc) and get an idea of the ideal armhole. Thanks. Great videos by the way.
This is such an informative video! I was a bit wary of buying a suit from a store because of these same reason. I didn't want it to not fit me properly. I might have to find a tailor to make one for me but I feel like it'll be worth it!
I recently saw a video by an English tailor about high arm holes in cheap suits vs correct arm holes. Now I can't stop seeing evidence of high arm holes everywhere I look!
Nice video and quite informative. When I had attended fashion design twenty years ago, it was taught that the proper fit of pants at the waist is above the belly button.
Yesterday I took two suits to have adjusted in both sleeve and trouser length , hour glassing the jackets and tapering of the legs. All that for £20 I love Poland 😀😀
I honestly love that a a man who constantly wears pants that look like bags of fabric bunched together into a loose tube can still give okay advice on the shoulder fit of a suit. I prefer a much more modern style of suit than what you are describing, I think that most of your collection looks way out of date instead of classy and vintage but I like that you touched on the key point of wearing what one feels comfortable in.
What if there was a superhero comic or something in which the protagonist was based on this guy and he got around quickly to face the bad guy in the gentlemanly fashion of casually walking up walls like that and always defeated the bad guy (who was always based on some not gentlemanly characteristic) by literally killing them with kindness?
this is the 2nd video that i'm watching from your channel today. the first one was "19 things that men shouldn't wear". its very informative and i'm subscribing to your channel!!!
I enjoyed this very detailed presentation on how a suit should fit. However, I have one question: Regarding what you said at 11:15-20, were you possibly referring to "skinny fit" suits? I could be wrong, but the gentleman in the photo (11:19-22) is wearing what looks like a skinny suit.
I enjoyed the informative video. I have a question. I'm curious about the length of the jacket you wore. I bought a sports jacket this time and it was 76.5cm long. I am about 174.5cm tall, so please let me know if the figures are appropriate. Thank you.
How many times have I been tuned off by a man in an ill fitting suit? Too many to count. Gentlemen, please buy your suits from a reputable men's wear shop and let them guide you. Raphael, you look super in this gray suit! Good video.
Raphael, your videos just keep getting better and better. I Always get happy when I get notifications. I have a question? What do you think about shoes with a Norwegian welt? I have not found too much info on them I found a pair of shoes that have a Norwegian welt they are very nice different from most shoes. Thanks!!
can you do a video where you go to the mall and buy suits and tailor them and compare the suits after they are tailored and before and the materials and quality of the suit in general
Great stuff. Now, I’m just not sure if I can find a tailor who can make these subjective determinations for me. Or should any competent tailor be able to do so?
Thank you for sharing this video Raphael and I'm going to learn this info by heart so I can use it when I'm going out thrifting my next suit. I got quite inspired by your video of being a gentleman on a budget so I have found some really good pieces such as vintage Ralph Lauren blazers, suede jackets and sweaters, all thanks to you! By the way what do you think about driving jackets and is there a possibility to make a video dedicated to driving jackets?
Does the style of that grey suit at the beginning have a name? It resembles the style of an outdoor shooting/hunting outfit but it looks like it is for indoor events.
Excellent video! Considering that fit is so important, but also har to achieve with a RTW suit, would you ever recommend buying a suit off the rack or is bespoke or MTM the only way to go?
You know, I actually just bought some well fitting seersucker pants and people actually seemed to really like them and the way they fit. Only people that had something negative to say we're my mom saying they were too boxy (I have big legs so I need something more well fitted) and some guy who said they looked like shower curtains 😐
What I would love to know, I have searched for this info. How to measure a suit to come up with a size. NOT measure me for my size of a suit. As in looking for a suit for my son. I know he is a 38 L and in my travels I come across a tailored suit w/ no size. I would love to whip out my tape and take some measurements and know there is a good chance it will fit my son that away at collage. When I have searched for this info, all I get is how measure the man for the suit NOT how to measure the suit for the man. I really enjoy the videos. Thanks
Never wore a suit in my life up until my papas funeral a week or so ago… probably shoulda watched this lol. It looked good except for the armholes were a bit too big
Hi I really love your site, it has really helped me step my style up a notch. How do you go about finding a good tailor, if you don't have a lot of money, but like to look nice?
Do you have a custom suit maker and/or tailor that you could recommend in the Dallas area? Not sure that you've had anything made there, but I figured it would be worth asking.
my mom is a tailor. i didnt realize until i was in college that my clothes all are fit and of good quality... bcuz she made all of my coats, suits, trousers... i am lucky...
It took until college to learn that?
@@RevlineRebel Things that never happened
@@onestepfromsuccess good point 🤣
@@RevlineRebelbetter late than never
Blessed for that privilege
This is what I've been looking for all these years! Every time I searched for "how a suit should fit", I got very vague guidelines like "it should feel comfortable". But Sven has done us all a favor and gone into the minutiae of the suit. This is just golden!
We're glad to have helped
Mr. Schneider, you consistently put out quality videos. While other men's style youtubers have long since digressed into lifestyle, fitness, and business, you do not stray from the path. Thank you.
When TH-cam is gone, we, your subscribers, will surely keep following you.
Agreed 100
When I volunteered at a museum and dressed in period costume, I was lucky that one of the 19th-century-style three-piece suits fit me almost perfectly. It was like wearing pajamas, because it was a wool suit. On days when I was tired at work, I would nearly fall asleep standing up. It was super comfortable.
Yeah I have had an incredible luck with quite a few used clothes. One was a morning coat, another a frock coat. You can make amazing finds sometimes
Sometimes it feels like having this source of info is unfair to my friends, but then again it also feels like a personal secret weapon so all's good
That's funny. You could also share it to keep things fair. ;)
Tom_Dow You can safely share it! As with many other things in life, the magic lies not in knowledge, but in effort 😉
It's not about who is teaching or what is being taught, it's about the person who is receiving the teaching. Most people would fail to implement, so you are safe.
Thank you for this information. My 11 year old boys just joined an organization where they are required to wear a suit. At first they were against wearing one because it wouldn't "feel right", but after watching this and fitting the suit to them they love how it feels and want to wear it all the time. I think everyone should know how a suit should fit. Thank you so much Raphael.
The real expert for suits. All details covered, amazing!!!
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I like almost all of our fellow style and personal development TH-cam channels, but there is something about your videos and about your calm attitude that makes you stand out!
Just finished the first minutes of the video, but I felt the need to let you know! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the inspiring words!
I'm only ten minutes in and this is already way better than any other suit guide I have ever seen or read.
I am impressed, you give us a lot of helpful advice for quite a while now, and you still post frequently and you still seen to have ideas for videos on a subject that is not as "flexible" as others, and still here you are.So nice job sir.
This is by far the best description I've come across. Many other ones just address the usual features but make no mention of movement for example, leaving it vague and superficial.
Raphael, I’m so happy you mentioned “It Happened One Night.” To this day, when I think of an exemplary silhouette of a suit, I think of the scene where Clark Gable (he’s my great great uncle) is rebuking Mr. Shapely on the bus. And in fact, your suit had indeed reminded me of his, even before you had mentioned it! Cheers, and thanks!
Finally the long torso and short legs syndrome...I have it and didn't know about the one to one ratio...that's why this is the best (adult) mens fashion channel on you tube...thanks
We appreciate your kind words!
Hey I just want to thank You for helping me Improve my wardrobe as I now work in an office environment. Instead of boots and jeans and cargos I'm now in slim fit pants athletic cut shirts and I've gotten asked by others to help them with their fashion.
I finally got it ... and went to the tailor for a measure .... and the tailor was visibly worried about all that I was telling him. It was as if he had never heard such a description of how I wanted my suit in his life. He was almost in two minds whether to take up the job or not. Thanks.
so called tailors dont know anything in thailand and vietnam at least
I have to say that I am really loving everything about this suit you are wearing: colors, pattern, cut.. all of those wonderful small details as well. Excellent choices! Thanks for all of the info as I attempt to buy a wedding suit.
Excellent! I just got a suit with a jacket at the recommended length you posted but my g/f had mixed feelings about it because her thoughts where it was too long compared to what she sees in magazines and on celebrities. This showed helped us understand it a bit more! Thanks!
This is the definition of dapper
Thank you so much for this video. I remember when I used to think that Menswearhouse and similar stores were suit experts. Not anymore. I had a guy try and sell me the modern slim fit suit, and I started bringing up all this criteria and he tried to convince me that jis version was better. I simply bad to decline his offer. I am so happy this video exists. I'll have to find an alterations tailor.
That "pop" landed perfectly in time when he said Shhhhoulder @3:50 😄
I found this channel doing research on.a Burberry mens trench I bought preloved and I love this channel even though i dont even have a man 😅great info
I find the real hallmark of a bespoke or well tailored suit is when you look across the back and around the back of the upper arm. There’s always usually way too much excess fabric here and it creates unsightly creasing or bunching. It’s the hardest area to get right but I find that if you sort the back out, the front generally looks after itself.
Regarding armholes, I recently purchased a suit where I felt restricted because of the armholes of the suit. Can you create a video where you don on various suits of your wardrobe to illustrate the proper armhole fit on your suits? We can see your collection (spring, summer, fall or hot, rain, fog, etc) and get an idea of the ideal armhole. Thanks.
Great videos by the way.
You are the embodiment of a classic gentleman, Raphael. I am hoping that some of your class will rub off on me.
I got the measurement from my neck to my pants hem and divided it by 2. I was pleased to see that my suits fit.
This is such an informative video! I was a bit wary of buying a suit from a store because of these same reason. I didn't want it to not fit me properly. I might have to find a tailor to make one for me but I feel like it'll be worth it!
Great video man, looking forward for part 2 of the video
I've watched most of your videos; all of them are excellent and informative. This one is easily one of your best. Thank you, sir! Very well done!
Allow me to tell you Sir, this the best suit tutorial that I've ever seen. My greetings to you.
I recently saw a video by an English tailor about high arm holes in cheap suits vs correct arm holes. Now I can't stop seeing evidence of high arm holes everywhere I look!
Nice video and quite informative. When I had attended fashion design twenty years ago, it was taught that the proper fit of pants at the waist is above the belly button.
Your tie is crazy my polish dad would go crazy over it
Love those drums in the background, so cool 😎
Wow! Beautiful! I need to know these things because I get asked questions in my little alterations business. Thankyou!
Yesterday I took two suits to have adjusted in both sleeve and trouser length , hour glassing the jackets and tapering of the legs. All that for £20
I love Poland 😀😀
THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. ABOUT TIME!
Love the action back on your suit here
I'll put this in mind when I order my custom suit. Always thank you for the great information!
I honestly love that a a man who constantly wears pants that look like bags of fabric bunched together into a loose tube can still give okay advice on the shoulder fit of a suit. I prefer a much more modern style of suit than what you are describing, I think that most of your collection looks way out of date instead of classy and vintage but I like that you touched on the key point of wearing what one feels comfortable in.
Just like Adam West's Batman; Raphael has the ability to walk up the sides of building. 12:45
This video was well done.
What if there was a superhero comic or something in which the protagonist was based on this guy and he got around quickly to face the bad guy in the gentlemanly fashion of casually walking up walls like that and always defeated the bad guy (who was always based on some not gentlemanly characteristic) by literally killing them with kindness?
i have look around and this is the best explain of suit. i never had a suit b4
I utterly despise fashion but I am strangely fascinated by all the intricacies of suits.
Gold. Simply gold. Bravo, maestro! Bravo!
who's playing the "Dapper Drinking Game" here?
might need poison control on speed dial...XD
we love you Sven. :D
this is the 2nd video that i'm watching from your channel today. the first one was "19 things that men shouldn't wear".
its very informative and i'm subscribing to your channel!!!
Very good advice this chap gives.
OMG another high quality video from gentleman's gazette
Thank you so much for this video Mr. Schneider
Been waiting for a video on this topic by you for ages. Very thorough, very well put together.
I'm getting smarter with these Gents.😉
I'm a heavy guy and I appreciate your guidance!
Thank you for the detailed explanation on arm movement and wormholes toward the beginning of your video
7:04 how a shoot sud fit
Why man, why? 😃
😂😭
I enjoyed this very detailed presentation on how a suit should fit. However, I have one question: Regarding what you said at 11:15-20, were you possibly referring to "skinny fit" suits? I could be wrong, but the gentleman in the photo (11:19-22) is wearing what looks like a skinny suit.
My one suit fits well but the other has a little longer for me but i wear it with vests this helped me a lot thank you
Could you do a video on the best navy suits for war?
This guy cares way more about his appearance than many people.
This is incredibly good stuff. It went straight to my favorites file.
This video featured a really great looking suit. I really like the fabric. Thanks for the video!
The sock poses killed me haha
I enjoyed the informative video. I have a question. I'm curious about the length of the jacket you wore. I bought a sports jacket this time and it was 76.5cm long. I am about 174.5cm tall, so please let me know if the figures are appropriate. Thank you.
How many times have I been tuned off by a man in an ill fitting suit? Too many to count. Gentlemen, please buy your suits from a reputable men's wear shop and let them guide you. Raphael, you look super in this gray suit! Good video.
Action back looks AMAZING
Love you mate!!! Continue what you do, you are great at it!!!!
I use these videos to check my default Expensive suit shops, and they did not disapoint me
Raphael, your videos just keep getting better and better. I Always get happy when I get notifications.
I have a question? What do you think about shoes with a Norwegian welt? I have not found too much info on them I found a pair of shoes that have a Norwegian welt they are very nice different from most shoes. Thanks!!
Great info! Thanks! Now I'm going to watch part two.
hi can you do a video on zoot suits and another on top hats and their formality and how to spot a quality one? thanks
Great video. Very informative. Like the houndstooth 3 piece too. The styling is really interesting, especially the back.
I could have saved a lot of money spent on ill fitting suits have I found your channel a bit sooner... :)
This is so well informed thank you Sir. You are a blessing to many.
can you do a video where you go to the mall and buy suits and tailor them and compare the suits after they are tailored and before and the materials and quality of the suit in general
Wish my life required to look Daper, boots, wrangler jeans. And a t shirt is all you can afford or need. Works for me
Great stuff. Now, I’m just not sure if I can find a tailor who can make these subjective determinations for me. Or should any competent tailor be able to do so?
Please provide a video on the proper way of using suspenders. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this video Raphael and I'm going to learn this info by heart so I can use it when I'm going out thrifting my next suit. I got quite inspired by your video of being a gentleman on a budget so I have found some really good pieces such as vintage Ralph Lauren blazers, suede jackets and sweaters, all thanks to you!
By the way what do you think about driving jackets and is there a possibility to make a video dedicated to driving jackets?
So calming i might aswell go to sleep
Any way to get this pattern? I love the practicality of the design and would love top cut me one! Please help!
Great vid! little to conservative for me tho, esp the pants. I recommend younger guys watch Gent's lounge.
Does the style of that grey suit at the beginning have a name? It resembles the style of an outdoor shooting/hunting outfit but it looks like it is for indoor events.
Great video. Always learn something from your videos.
Is there a source for us to learn about you and how you came to be knowledgeable in the finer points of men's attire?
Excellent video!
Considering that fit is so important, but also har to achieve with a RTW suit, would you ever recommend buying a suit off the rack or is bespoke or MTM the only way to go?
Very informative and interesting video. Am I the only one that wished the drummer would stop, though? It didn't need that restlessness
Well, I usually wear frock-coats and I don't think my upper body appears to be to long as my waistcoats are quite short.
You know, I actually just bought some well fitting seersucker pants and people actually seemed to really like them and the way they fit. Only people that had something negative to say we're my mom saying they were too boxy (I have big legs so I need something more well fitted) and some guy who said they looked like shower curtains 😐
The jacket looks like a Norfolk jacket. All very smart.
Ich wollte nur sagen, vielen Dank für ihre Videos lieber Herr
Wow best video online!
If I feel comfortable in a suit then it's enough for me...
Good work 👍
So many ideas I had about how a jacket should fit are wrong.Thank you very much.Now of to my tailor.
Also could the music bed be just a little lower.
Would you take the same measurements and rules into consideration when fitting a sports jacket and/or blazer to wear for business casual outfits?
Outstanding video!
What I would love to know, I have searched for this info. How to measure a suit to come up with a size. NOT measure me for my size of a suit. As in looking for a suit for my son. I know he is a 38 L and in my travels I come across a tailored suit w/ no size. I would love to whip out my tape and take some measurements and know there is a good chance it will fit my son that away at collage. When I have searched for this info, all I get is how measure the man for the suit NOT how to measure the suit for the man. I really enjoy the videos. Thanks
Yeah I thought about that! Looks a lot like Clark Gable's suit from It Happened One Night!
Good informative video and nice suit!
Never wore a suit in my life up until my papas funeral a week or so ago… probably shoulda watched this lol. It looked good except for the armholes were a bit too big
Hi I really love your site, it has really helped me step my style up a notch. How do you go about finding a good tailor, if you don't have a lot of money, but like to look nice?
Do you have a custom suit maker and/or tailor that you could recommend in the Dallas area? Not sure that you've had anything made there, but I figured it would be worth asking.