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How many suits should I own? It's a question I get ALL the time. And it's a great question. Like many menswear-related questions, there is no definitive answer or exact science to determining how many suits you really need. However, a good suit is one of those menswear and men's style essentials that you should have no matter who you are. In an attempt to answer the "how many suits should I own" question, I've created four categories of men--all the way from the guy who never wears a suit to the guy who loves suits and likes to dress dapper. See below.
0:00 - How Many Suits Do You Need?
0:59 - The Guy Who Never Wears A Suit
1:58 - The Occasional Suit Wearer
3:15 - Blinkist Ad
4:51 - The Guy Who Wears A Suit To Work
6:51 - The Men’s Style Fanatic
7:59 - Wrap Up
For each of these types of guys, I've determined the number of suits he should own as well as suggested styling details for things like suit jacket lapels, suit pocket style, number of buttons, vents and so on. It doesn't matter whether they're off the rack suits, made to measure suits, custom suits, or bespoke suits--buy the best suits you can to match your lifestyle and your budget.
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"Its not about you" I wish people took that more seriously. I'm 29 and I wished the tradition of wearing suits in professional environments came back.
Appreciate you chiming in!
So true. One four word sentence sums it all up. I notice that dressing better elevates other people, and I experience it myself when I meet someone well dressed.
Become the example.
never enough...
It starts with you! After a while, ppl will forget that you're actually wearing a suit, and only perceive how well you dress.
The answer is easy: "just one more" 🤣
its been said by someone else, but ill echo that “its not about you” is a great quote. Tom Ford says that dressing well is a form of good manners, after all!
EXACTLY!
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Could you do a video on a "James Bond" themed wardrobe? from the suits to the casual?
Like even the terry cloth onesie?
@@hespokestyle I wouldn't go that far, but if it's a part of an essential 007 wardrobe...
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That would be cool
That would be amazing 😎
I really needed this list here. I'm a young guy who doesn't own a single suit, but as I've gotten older the thought of having a suit has been consistently getting heavier on my mind. The problem is that I didn't know where to start. THIS video has been a HUGE stress reliever, as I now have a clear starting point. Thanks, man!
You need at least one, you will feel good in it
I agree with most of this advice. I'd say it's also geographically specific. I'm in a part of the US that is super casual. Like, a collared shirt and dark denim is "dressy" here. When selling suits to clients, I usually recommend charcoal and navy as the first 2 suits anyone should own. You nailed it with this video!
Agree and thanks!
NOTE: Good advice my friend. I have a collection of 50 different custom 2 & 3 piece suits. (from sheer to Tweed). So after my first 4 suits, everything else is vintage by decade (from 1920 to 2010). Also buy suits that fit your climate. I live/work in Houston. Usually 90+ Degree temp. So I only have 1 Tweed suit (LOL!) the rest are VERY light materials. CHEERS!
Big Thank you ! You did great job doing ghis video!! You're awesome Brian and keep going.
Great point about feeling better. I get treated differently when I wear a suit. Maybe it's my attitude that changes. (I have a good attitude naturally) but I think wearing a suit makes me feel a bit more together and that comes across.
thank you for this! just started on my suit journey and will follow your advice regarding 3 all-season, 1summer and 1winter! started off with a made to measure 3 piece navy!!!
Thank you for laying it all out so great! Appreciated the people categories.
Love this topic, thanks for the video
Hey Brian, I love the presentation here and the advice that you just gave. Though this comment is pretty late after you post this video, I want to say that this advice is truly helpful for me. Because you don't generalize people and instead you divide them into different categories.
I'm a 24 year old guy who just starting to enter workforce and although my workplace does not require suit, but I would love to dress up nicely every now and then. So I'm in occasionaly suit wearer category. I only have black suit since suit culture is not very booming and necessary in my country, but now I'm considering to get navy & charcoal gray suits.
This comment is pretty long, but when you read it I hope I can convey my message that this video is immensely helpful and you just gained a new subscriber. 😊
Well done Brian, I’m really enjoying your videos, and its good to have an American who presents clearly without the need to RAISE HIS VOICE! I love rmrs and alpha but its really not that dramatic! See you again soon Derek (uk)
I love watching your video. I fall into the last group. The factor that limited the number of suits/sport coats I have is space
Great video and very solid advice
Beautiful topic and usual masterclass execution!
Many thanks, Marco! Always appreciate the comments.
Thank you for creating these videos, I enjoy them as I am trying to build a functional wardrobe.
Excellent video as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video, thanks Brian, really helpful.
Glad you enjoyed it, Bruce!
Brian, this is an excellent presentation.
Glad you think so! Appreciate the comment.
I really enjoyed this video and thought your numbers all made perfect sense, as did the types of suits you selected. When I had to wear suits to work, I had 10 in rotation but found that 7 was actually perfectly fine when taking into account dry cleaning. I do prefer to wear all light weight suits in summer and heavier wool types in fall and winter. As always, thanks for sharing your expertise and experience.
You're very welcome! What was your favorite suit in your rotation and where did you get it from?
Thank you sir- brilliant details and insight that I and so many men need.
Well done Brian...thanks.
You're welcome, Kevin. Appreciate the comment.
Thanks for this!
You got it, George!
I Just found your chanel and it's amazing, thank you.
Great video, Brian! I absolutely agree with all of your choices and I am happy that I am in bracket no. 4, so I can buy as many suits as my bank account allows me to buy. ;)
Nice! Thanks, as always, for the comment.
Great content!
Many thanks, Bill!
I just wanted to say that the video was well structured. I respect that.
Many thanks. Appreciate the kind words.
I am definitely Number 4 and if you looked into my closet, the sky is most certainly the limit where I am concerned. I have so many suits that a clerk at a business I frequent a great deal asked me, “Just how many suits DO YOU OWN?”
Just my two cents, but I would suggest the guys in the first two categories have a basic black suit, then maybe a grey or navy blue suit. Black goes with everything and appropriate for almost any occasion!
Nice video. I'm definitely the suit lover!
Nice!
This is great. I will share this with my dad.
Nice!!!
Man I love your channel. I started really watching a few months ago and have been very influenced since! I've always loved suits but my passion kind of died down a bit in recent times, however you've really helped me to get inspired again.
Just recently I went to Montreal and ordered a MTM suit with a mid to charcoal grey VBC super 150s fabric and two bespoke shirts. I'm beyond excited to receive them when they're done- I'm hooked.
Thanks for helping to reignite that love for style in me, Bryan!
I like how you have a construction shirt on in your dp. I like to picture you being a carpenter, and bringing back the old trend where even they wore suits to work everyday lol :D
@@truecrimejungle lol, I'm a stationary engineer. Work with power plants and equipment but by night I do love dressing well :P
You're very welcome, Clinton! Always enjoy seeing you in the comments.
@@clintony3000 though I can appreciate someone who dresses sharp as a lifestyle, I would have preferred if you wore that MTM suit while in the power plants tbh :D
@@truecrimejungle Haha, then I'd get engine oil all over it! But I'll probably change my profile picture once I get the suit. :D
Really love the list! I keep my suit sollection relatively small, 3 suits, but my blazer and sport coat collection larger because I get much more wear out of casual tailoring. Excellent video friend!
Many thanks, John!
I'm new to the channel. U're just great, love the videos.. keep up the hard work
Welcome aboard!
Luv your videos 🙋♂️
Good video. Thanks as always, Brian. Personally, I have more summer blazers than suits, but then again, I wear them casually. I prefer olive for the summer, but agreed that khaki is the safer choice.
Awesome! Thanks for chiming in, Daniel! There's a lot of variation you can do with blazers like that.
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Appreciate your support.
Great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for an interesting video. BTW, I was wondering if you would consider doing a summer every day carry video ? Thanking you in advance.
I enjoy your videos you explain stuff well. I own 2 suits in navy blue and dark grey.
Thanks! Good combo.
Very good suggestions. I'm somewhere between Occasional Suit Wearer and Wears A Suit for Work.... I own 3 full suits, plus I own several really nice sport jackets that can dress up a pair of chinos or jeans.
Sport coats are very versatile. Well done.
Enjoyed the video! At the end of the day, everybody needs a suit.
Agree.
Nice video, but for the guy has to wear a suit to work, I would go with pinstripe or two vs window pane. As for a khaki suit, by definition, it's already casual, so I would prefer one that's a little dressier with flap pockets because it's crisper look if you need to go to a summer event and need to step your game up. A seersucker is also a good choice for summer 👌
Good stuff Brian! I think if you asked me about a year ago, I would've been eager to build a 10+ suit wardrobe but I've decided that 3 suits would be a great number for me: 1 formal, 1 stylish and 1 for the summer. Kind of like a watch collection I suppose! - Han
It kind of feels good to do more with less, right?
@@hespokestyle Yes definitely! Not a minimalist at all but it has been quite liberating in some ways too.
@@nukie404 Cheers.
Wool is the miracle fabric; it is cool in summer and warm in winter. Wool drapes far better than any other fabric.
This is a great video. Very informative. Do you have any more essentials videos like this?
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And other playlists as well. You can just browse the videos section of the channel too.
@@hespokestyle Thanks Sir
@@jobro524 Sure thing!
I'm definitely number 4, I don't have to wear suits to work (I work in software which is fairly casual. Professional, but casual) but I absolutely love to wear suits albeit with no tie as that would be a bit too much for my work environment. I haven't counted my suits in awhile but I think I have around 30. My dream is to have 100+ just like Cary Grant did who built one of those dry cleaner like hanging, motorized rack machines into this closet which ran through the attic in his California house so he could simply stand there and have the suit move by until he found one he liked. :) One day I'll have this. :D
I am sort of between a person who never wears a suit and the occasional suit wearer. I bought a used medium grey Super 150's glen check suit for $60 I love, and investing in a nice charcoal suit soon for those more formal events. However, I find myself investing into sport coats more often than suits, as they usually fit my style more due to not needing to wear a suit very often, but can easily dress them up
Thanks for the comment, Logan. Sport coats can be good (maybe better?) than suits for some--if you've already got a few. Lots of options there.
You'll find some great things at THRIFT stores,I know I did and still do....Even if it's a little big,just get it TAILORED, THRIFT stores saves a person a ton of money and no one will ever know....
Nothing wrong with getting a good deal from a thrift store. A friend of mine who is a pastor bought two Canali suits for I think $65 each.
I am probably a suit lover as I have found 16 suits in my closet. But I wear them occasionally, not everyday.
You don't wear the same fabric in winter or in summer. Flannel when it's cold, different kinds of wool depending of the temperature, cotton or linen for the summer. Mostly different grays, navy, dark blue, brown, and sand color.
It's nice to have options, yes?
@@hespokestyle Yes of course. I don't like so much to wear wool when it's more than 70°-75°F.
But I have too many suits, and some of them are worn out.
@@stanislas4990 you wouldn’t get much wear out of a suit then in places like Australia then. Maybe it’s the gsm of your fabric. I note that US brands seems to be at least 300gsm whereas we tend to stay within 250-300gsm in Australia
Love from Miami. YPro yes indeed, I have really enjoyed this look and style. Great work on the video. Now I have to get ready to hit the club again both this video in style and then Delta Parole - Wasted Music Video that I had watched before this again since every night out I rock out to it first goes stunnin smooth, motivated me to be the man tonight. What are any of you other beautiful peoples hit the club songs when we can again?
Nicely done video I fall into the category of "suit lover" in the past I indeed had reason to wear suits on a regular basis therefore developing a passion for well crafted suits while I'm here in the comment section can you possibly do a video on neckties best for spring/summer thanks
Good idea! I was actually planning to do an entire necktie collection video in the near future. But I think a X number of summer ties is a great idea too!
@@hespokestyle Thanks I'm looking forward to seeing what you put together!
Excelente gracias
I would say (4) suits,NAVY BLUE, CHARCOAL GRAY,BROWN & BLACK and like (50) sport jackets,lol,I LOVE sport jackets, GREAT content my man....
Many thanks! Appreciate you chiming in.
I am from India🇮🇳 and can not avail your offer, however I have got around 18 suits all are hand made and made to measure. Shades rang
es from dark blue to light gray It's just a passion for me but no one require that much. Anyway I must thank you for your informative information, many thanks, Debesh Mukherje, Kolkata, India.
I have two. A black suit for somber occasions and a custom made fun blue windowpane suit...for fun. Still haven't gotten a chance to wear my fun suit, but have a wedding to attend in august. May be the first run
Awesome! Send photos or it didn't happen!
excellent style!
Many thanks.
I can't believe you mentioned the boys in the boat. Lets go UW I just graduated from there. Lets go.
Was at Nordstrom recently & was looking for a dark navy suit & i must say they’re pretty pricey for me but i understand because of the material & that big purchase would go along way too. But I’m not tryna to break the bank atm either what would be a good suit with good quality to look for. Also seen some at macys & jc penny
I love your videos which are always very structured and straight to the point. I wear suits for work and I’m also a suits lover :) however I’m struggling sometimes to find the pair of shoes that matches the color/pattern of my suit (in particular brown shoes) 🤪 maybe an idea for one of your next videos 🤔😁😉
Great topic. We strive to always be succinct and give you only the info you're looking for!
I think its two (Navy and Charcoal) and a tux for black tie. After your essentials you need a light grey.
I would maybe start putting the tux into the category AFTER the guy who never wears a suit.
Another informative video. Other questions surround what older men over 65 should do on cuffs, pant width, color, etc. when purchasing new suits. I have not worn suits for work for 10 years…..now I cannot fit in my Size 40 and 34 pant. All of these suits and sport jackets are non starters. Maybe address issues like this for older men!
Totally Agree with your Suggestion here... As Occasional Suit Wearer, my experience is 2 Suits (Navy and Blueish) is good enough to cover all the occassion.. but instead of third Suits i opt for Sports Jackets (Beige, Blue-Gray, unstructured Navy)
Nice! Good choices!
Great video and advice, Brian. For which of the suits would you recommend to invest in a waistcoat as well? My favorites are the khaki cotton suit for summer, the titanium grey suit (my car has that color with a matte finish :) the chalk-stripe suit and of course also the trenchcoat (always a classic, for women as well :) .
Thanks! I would stay away from a khaki cotton waistcoat, but a waistcoat with the others would exponentially increase versatility.
He Spoke Style Thank you. Is it in any way a good idea to combine a waistcoat of a different color with a suit? For example a burgundy or black waistcoat with a grey suit?
@@-lys-8014 Ah, the odd waistcoat... It's tricky. For me, it works better with fall/winter fabrics.
The suit at 7:08 is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen. The Citizen Kane of men’s style.
Great complementary watch to Gentleman's Gazette's video on the same topic, since the categorization of the four types of men is pretty much identical, but the actual advice given differs slightly.
Appreciate that. There aren't too many ways to approach this topic!
I'm a suit lover. Not required to wear one in my job, but I luv to feel the fabric of a nice fabric suit and wear it and feel damn good wearing it.
I've got some questions if you don't mind.
1) What do you think of the navy herring pattern suit?
2) Is buying a suit from the discount outlet a good idea? (Off 5th ave.)
The suit I'm looking at buying, if it's still on the rack this week, which it's been in the past 2 week window, is a navy herring.
It's like $350.00 marked down from supposedly $1,300.
The brand is called something like Hackberry along that line.
3) Do you know anything about this brand or a brand with a similar name and would you recommend it?
4) Also, do you know or think the prices at discount outlets are jus' marked up that high by the retailer jus' to make the customer think their getting a good deal?
5) What's your take on suits at Men's Wearhouse?
I'm a suit lover, I would love to get my own tuxedo here soon and also a white tie suit/outfit (just to say I have it lol) well thats not completely true when I renew my wedding vows I would like to wear it or going to an opera or formal theater, that sounds nice what do you guys think?
Tuxedo for the +1 on all of these recommendations ;-)
Whatever makes you happy!
YES
Nice Information. And great video as usual. 😇👌 Can you do more video on Double Brested Suits and Blazers. 😇😇
In the fall, for sure!
@@hespokestyle Thank you very much ♥️
Hey Brian, great informative video thank you! I wanted to ask-what suit/from where is the shit you are wearing at 1:40 -1:47? Love the deep navy color!
Many thanks! The suit is custom Ermengildo Zegna. The shirt is our own: hespokestyle.com/product/white-poplin-dress-shirt/
One of the secrets to the suit is that it is so easy: shirt, tie, pants, throw on the jacket, and ready to go.
Peace!
Hey HSS I’m a big guy and I found a suit in goodwill that fits my “ hard to get right measurements “ which are very close to gangster style suit measurements; can I take this suit to a MTM and have them make me a suit improving on the shortcomings of a off the rack suit? by the way great channel!
Quick question I have a 6’2 240lbs athletic muscular built. I was a collegiate athlete so most of my weight is in my thighs. With the two inch cuff at the bottom would that still be ok for me? Just asking a few tips to support my frame. Thanks man love your content keep it up!
I’ve been planing on buying a suit for some time now. I don’t need one but want to wear one. I don’t work in an office though and would only wear it for date night or parties etc. or just because I feel like it. Trying to pick my first colour but do you think I should skip the recommended grey or blue suit as I don’t work in an office?
About showing respect. 🙏🏽💯
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Hi Brian, great video. I was wondering what your thoughts are on where a tux would fall into these categories. I would think that the non-suit wearer would probably not have one, but would you say occasional suit wearers and guys who wear suits to work should have at least one tux in addition to their suits?
I’ve never worn a tux and I’ve been wearing suits for over a decade and work in a white collar profession with a stereotypical conservative outset. Alas, I’ve not been to award nights, the opera, or other black tie events. The most formal events I’ve been to are Cocktail Dress code for private viewings of art gallery events. I have come to the conclusion that formality is heavily influenced by the culture and changes depending on where one lives, we tend to be more relaxed in places like Australia
In my opinion the amount of suits needed is like 15. I'll explain: 5 warm tweed ones in different pleasant colours (gray, brown, dark green or textured). The next ones are 5 regular wool fabric suits (black, navy, beige, light gray and textured one). And another 5 are extremely light linen ones for summer (light colours, striped, textured). Warmest greetings from Ukraine to the dapper looking gentlemen!
Hello, nice video. I see in some events, in our days, that there are men that goes shirtless suited, I mean, there are men that goes to the parties or to the events with a suit but without a shirt inside. What do you think about that?
I fall into the last category, I love dressing up and I dress up almost everyday, vintage is my passion.
Very cool. I'm a terrible vintage shopper. It's very difficult for me to find my size.
@@hespokestyle It takes me ages to find my size since I'm tall and skinny, in suits anyway, but when I do it's worth the time.
Hey Brian. Would you recommend I get my trousers cuffed if it’s the only suit I own? Navy Blue 100% merino wool suit from Spier & Mackay
Sorry if this was already noted, but would love to know the brand of your black polo shirt your wearing! Clean look! I need me a new black polo like yours.
Interesting video! How essential in your opinion is a suit with patch pockets? I know the 'conservative' way is with flap pockets, which in my opinion can look weird in some suits. Keep inspiring us!
Thanks, George. Depends on you. Depends on the fabric. Patch pockets are always more casual. So if the fabric is such that you think you would wear the jacket as a separate--hopsack, for example--I would do patch pockets. As I say at the end, it's really up to you and your preferences. These are just my recommendations.
Hello, for the number 2/ occasional (3 suit) what would be your advice about coats?
Hi! What fabric is the mid-grey one you recommended for the occasional suit wearer made of and do you remember where you got it? Really like the look of that suit.
It's Dormeuil Krono. AWESOME fabric. Wrinkles just fall right out of it.
What do you think about pre owned nen dress pants or blazers to wear ? Of course im dry cleaning the clothes..
I only just realized that the HSS shop has quite a few nice suits. Your advertisement is extremely subtle what I appreciate on the one side, but it could be a bit more ;-)
If possible please make a video on vest/waistcoat
-the most versatile
-how to mix & match (suit,shirt&tie pairing)
-how to style it? Single/double breasted
-fabric options and patterns
Awesome ideas! Thanks!
@@hespokestyle 😊👍
I haven't interacted with your channel in years. Last time I was at the beginning of transitioning (retiring) from Active duty to graduating college and changing careers. Now several years have past and I'm once again looking to increase my "bespoke-ness". I have an opportunity in commercial banking, and will once again be increasing my suit collection and frequency of wear. I was a little critical (in a constructive way) in the past, but I knew exactly who I needed to seek out for apparel! My question is, how do you feel by online custom suit shops like Indochino? Do they make good products that are worth the money you spend, are they as good of a value as they seem? Are they close to a real custom fit bespoke shop? I probably need 2 more suits to get started. I don't want to spend a fortune, although I will hopefully increase the collection soon after getting the job.
Thank you
You got it! Thanks for the comment.
@@hespokestyle please,video about ties?
@@philippeconseiltvpctv376 What about ties?
@@hespokestyle how to wear,to according whith chemistry
I’d say you can never have too much!
5 suits. Black, Blue, Grey, Tan, Brown
Being an "occasional suit wearer" the suits that I have are navy, charcoal gray and true blue, it seems like I am not that lost.
Great🙏🏻🙏🏻😍
Thank you! Cheers!
He Spoke Style no Problem! Keep Up the great work👌😎
Thank you for the advice, particularly liked that you mentioned suit lovers is not a need basis.
Absolutely!
What do you think of a navy DB suit for work? Is it too flashy or make you stand out too much?
YES IS TRUE.