Three Piece Suits are the new standard

Fashion trends have long come and gone, from the days of monocles to the modern day Air force Ones, nothing is as timeless or classic as the Three-Piece Suit. The three piece suit clouds itself in a aura of swag and style. Actors like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever gave us a taste of how untamed the three piece can be, while polished executives and attorneys beam with sophistication as they don the triple threat attire.

Yet a I believe the allure also lies in the practicality of the outfit. The vest which is the distinctive garment helps us create that polished look all day without worrying about our shirt erupting out of our trousers from every direction. Those of us who desire a lean athletic fit from our shirts can attest to the dilemma in the quest for the modern athletic fit shirt.

Now one must not confuse the three piece as a clever way to cover ones belly or "preggo" style figure, the vest is meant to add a certain flair of confidence and depth to the suit. Using the vest to "cover up" the belly will only bring more attention to it as we’ve all seen plenty of films were big southern lawyers in three-piece suits making overblown speeches to the jury while rubbing their vest-encased stomachs as a symbol of their masculinity.

Now the key to the vest is that it must be fitted but have a relaxed and functional feel. If breathing and sitting down feel like hindrance, then you need to take out the sides to contour the natural angle of your wing span. Too loose and you look like the minimum wage server at the Old country Buffet.

The Beauty of the three piece is that it has form, function and fashion all wrapped up in one bullet. Removing the coat still gives one the appearance of being well kept , but the vest can also be paired with  premium denim so that you may party wee into the morning hours

The three piece suit is ultimate trifecta in a gentleman's wardrobe arsenal, favored by men from all generations and professions, except for attorneys who prefer lawsuits over any other kind of suit*.

*The opinions expressed here are solely my own and

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