Every man needs a suit in their wardrobe.

Whether you’re going to impress at a wedding, gala, on a hot date, or on your dating profile.

But not just any suit at Men’s Warehouse will do the trick.

To stand out and look your best there are certain rules that must followed if you want a GQ-approved ensemble.

Let’s dive into the dos and dont’s of how to find a suit.

How To Find A Suit

There are a million uses for having a GQ suit on hand.

Sure you’ll need them for in-person events like a fancy date night and galas but there’s an even more pressing reason to have one in your locker.

Before you have a reason to use one IRL, you’ll need to attract women online.

Most new relationships start online nowadays. Meeting a woman online is easier and more common than meeting one at a bar, party, or speed dating event combined.

But online dating is competitive and superficial. 

Lean into how superficial online dating is when you dress to impress. One of your photos (ideally one of the first three) should capture you looking your finest.

We call this the GQ shot.

Rocking a badass suit in your profile shows her you know how to dress, you’re important, you have places to be, and that you’re a good-looking, respectable man.

This one photo alone will make you standout against a backdrop of selfies and grainy bar pictures.

It’ll show her that you’re different and worth investing in (or at least swiping right on).

Now… let’s go find that perfect suit.

The Color

As you’re browsing Saks, Bloomingdale’s, or Men’s Warehouse, you’ll be inundated with suit options.

The very first aspect you’ll want to consider for how to find a suit is the color.

Maybe you love flamboyant colors that catch the eye because they capture your personality. If that’s the case so be it.

But more often than not we’ll recommend playing it safe by opting for a black, grey, or dark blue suit.

Of course, this all comes down to your personal opinion and skin tone, however, if you’re not a fashionist, we recommend keeping it simple. A darker-hued suit makes it easier to mix and match with shoes, hats, ties, and shirts.

Opting for an Easter orange may severely limit your style.

When in doubt, just go for a darker-colored suit.

Where To Buy A Suit

A few years ago we would have said that to buy a suit in person is an absolute must.

That isn’t necessarily the case anymore.

We still recommend shopping around in-person to get a feel for the style you like but it’s also totally possible to find a tailor-made suit without ever stepping into a store or even trying a suit on.

MTailor, for example, creates custom-made suits from their app. Simply take a picture of yourself in your best-fitted clothing and it will tailor the suit of your choice to your liking. The company claims it can tailor suits 20% better than your average tailor. Not sure how accurate that is, but it’s reviews speak for themselves.

Suitsupply is also another good option if you can’t be bothered to stop by a store. If you don’t know your measurements or want to ensure they are accurate, you can stop by a Suitsupply store and have a consultant measure you.

As far as in-person stores go, you have a few solid options including:

• Men’s Warehouse
• Nordstrom
• Jos A. Bank
• Saks
• Express
• Brooks Brothers
• Banana Republic

It MUST Be Tailored

Finding the perfect fitting suit off the rack is harder than finding the needle in the haystack.

Even if you think you’ve found it, the woman shopping just feet away might disagree.

The reality is that everyone has a different body type.

If you don’t care how your suit fits, go ahead and buy whatever suit floats your boat, but that’s not the GQ way.

Most suits are made to fit the average body type. Seeing as how everyone is different, there are adjustments that must be made to mold this suit to your body. A tailor can make these adjustments for you.

Some adjustments they may make include:

• Sleeves – sleeves should show a quarter inch of the cuff of your shirt
• Body of jacket – ideally show a V-cut taper
• Waist – you never want pants to sag
• Legs – taper the pants to optimal fit
• Hem – hem of pants must be adjusted to the correct length

While tailors are miracle workers, they can’t fix everything.

They can’t change the shoulder width, make a suit that’s clearly too large the perfect fit, change the button profile, change the lapels, or reshape the quarters of a jacket.

Don’t just buy any suit and then expect the tailor to alter it to satisfy your wildest and most unrealistic desires. Even the most expensive suit can be the wrong purchase if its proportions are too off.

This is why if you’re not used to purchasing suits, you want to make your purchase in-person so you can consult with professionals.

Multiple Buttons And Vents

There are plenty of one-button suits out there, but they’re difficult to pull off.

As for vents, they’re not only more fashionable but more functional.

Ventless suits that boast a single button were popular in the 80s, but like so many other 80s fashion trends, they’ve rightfully died out.

Shop With A Female

Maybe it’s a friend, friends, of maybe even a woman you’re seeing.

Considering you’re attempting to impress women with this new suit, it makes sense you’d consult with one before making a purchase.

If you have no idea which suit to buy, bring a friend along or snap photos to show them later.

If you’re part of Dating Decoded you can always snap photos and post them in our community. Our coaches and students will provide near-instant feedback.

Putting It All Together

If all this is still a bit too abstract, here’s a rundown of what Kan, a student in our coaching program, Dating Decoded, recently purchased when he bought his most recent suit.

Fabric:

• Charcoal (color)
• Giorgio Vallino (Mill)
• 180 thread count
• Merino wool

Jacket

• Single-breasted with notched lapels
• Single vent
• Two-button closure

Pants

• Single-pleated
• 1/4 pant break

Shirt

• 100% cotton
• French twill detail
• Spread collar
• Double placket
• Barrel cuff

Tie

• Silk black tie
• French twill detail
• Full Windsor knot

How To Find A Suit… And Girlfriend

Finding the right suit is just one of many steps you’ll need to take to find a partner.

At emlovz, we teach our students the shortcut to finding their ideal match by MegaDating.

MegaDating is our dating philosophy and it shapes everything we teach here at emlovz. Simply put MegaDating is dating prolifically with the specific goal of going on 20 dates in 90 days. This will give you ample women to compare and contrast so you can refine, not only your dating skills, but who your ideal partner is.

To teach you how to quickly find highly compatible women in just weeks and become the most eligible bachelor in town you’ll have a team of romantic experts, each skilled in their own unique area to support you.

Our Team Includes

• Emyli (me), co-founder, curriculum developer, head coach, and I host two coaching sessions every week
• Thomas, co-founder, and coach. He’ll lead the biweekly Man Cave event where men come together to talk dating, bond with one another, and support other single men
• Cat, Brooke, and Audrey are mock date specialists. Go on a practice date with them (and receive feedback) before your next date
• Hailey is your new stylist. She’s worked with celebs from every industry and is now about to raid your closet
• Tilly is our holistic sex & intimacy coach. She’ll help you get the most out of your sex life so you and your partner are happier between the sheets
• Aundrea is an award-winning fitness coach. Are you ready to eat right and build muscle?
• Mia is our SM specialist. Revamp your SM profiles with her help and start meeting women online

And look, we realize that the single life can be difficult. If accepted into our coaching program, Dating Decoded, you’d be joining a community of supportive men and coaches who are there to listen, support, and encourage you as you navigate the single life.

Our program offers every student a lifetime membership (as if you’ll need it) so the support won’t stop until you’ve found your ideal partner.

If you’re ready to find your forever partner, book a zoom session with our team today. Together we’ll talk about your dating history, your goals and show you how our program, Dating Decoded, can help you find your ideal partner.

Learn how our students have already improved their dating lives.