How to Suit Up in a 3 Piece (2024)

You've seen celebrities do it, your banker does it, your stylish neighbor too, and probably some of your co-workers.They all suit up in made to measure 3 piece suits. and know how it's done.

You may, or may not, have a 3-piece suit in your closet. If you don't, it's about time you got one. If you do, make sure it still fits you and still looks good in terms of color and quality. At a glance, a 3-piece suit may seem "a bit much" to some, but it's one of the most dapper styles you, as a gentleman, can wear.

What makes it a 3-piece?

Let's start from the beginning. What makes a 3-piece suit a 3-piece suit is, you guessed it, it's made up of 3 pieces: Jacket, Waistcoat and Pants.

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Blue Tweed 3-Piece Suit

The Colors of the Suit

How do you choose what colors to combine? Should all three colors match, or can you mix and combine different fabrics and colors? The answer to this is easy, you can do both! Either match all three fabrics and colors, or choose different ones. Both looks are equally stylish, so choose depending on what you feel comfortable in and depending on the occasion.

Choose a different colored waistcoat, like this checked suit with a blue waist coat, to stand out:

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Checked Tweed 3-Piece Suit

Or this Blue Corduroy Suit With a Grey Checked Waistcoat:

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Blue Corduroy 3-Piece Suit

Or choose this grey 100% Wool 3-piece suit below, where the waistcoat and the rest of the suit blends together:

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Grey 100% Wool 3-Piece Suit

Or this Blue 100% Merino Wool 3-Piece Suit:

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Blue 100% Merino Wool 3-Piece Suit

When & How to Wear It

This is easy; wear the 3-piece suit to any occasion you would wear a suit. It works for daily events as well as formal ones.

To be sure you wear it the right way, follow these two, very simple, rules:

  • Always leave the last button on your dress vest unbuttoned
  • The waistcoat should be long enough to cover your belt line, but not much longer than that

That's all you have to remember! Now that's not difficult, is it?

Go and buy your next 3-piece suit now and tell us how you style it!

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Salva Jovells Joining Hockerty in 2015, Salva Jovells has been blending his marketing skills with a love for fashion. His journey is more than a job; it's about understanding style and sharing it through his writing.In his articles, Salva goes beyond trends, offering a practical approach to personal style. He brings his firsthand fashion experiences from Hockerty to you, making style both accessible and exciting.Salva's goal is simple: to share knowledge and light up the path of fashion for all. His writings invite you into the world of fashion, making each piece relatable and real.Explore fashion with Salva at Hockerty, where his insights weave into the fabric of everyday style.

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