A great men’s suit comes down to four things: the right cut for your body, a quality fabric for the season, a versatile color and a precise fit. This guide brings together everything LORD has learned since 1923 about choosing and wearing suits.
Suit cuts
- Italian cut: slim, shaped and modern, with a shorter jacket.
- Classic fit: more room through the chest and waist for comfort.
- Double-breasted: overlapping front and two rows of buttons for a bold, formal look.
- Box fit and oversized: relaxed, fashion-led silhouettes.
Compare them in Italian cut vs classic vs double-breasted.
Suit fabrics
Wool is the most versatile suit fabric; linen and wool-linen blends keep you cool in summer, and stretch blends add comfort. Read the suit fabric guide and how to wear a suit in hot weather.
Suit colors
Start with navy and charcoal grey — they cover work, weddings and formal events. Then add black for evenings, light grey or beige for daytime, and patterns once the basics are covered. See the best suit colors for men.
How a suit should fit
- Shoulder seams end where your shoulders end.
- The jacket buttons without pulling into an X.
- Sleeves show about 1–1.5 cm of shirt cuff.
- The jacket covers the seat of the trousers.
- Trousers sit cleanly on the shoe with a slight or no break.
Full details in how a suit should fit.
Which suit for which occasion
- Weddings: wedding suits or an Italian tuxedo.
- Engagement and katb el ketab: see the engagement outfit guide.
- Job interviews and graduation: see interview and graduation outfits.
- Black tie and cocktail: see the dress code guide.
- Smart everyday style: the Italian style guide and old money suits.
Styling and care
Match your shirt and tie, your shoes and belt, and know the difference between a blazer and a suit jacket. Keep your suit looking new with our suit care guide.
Men’s suits at LORD
LORD has made men’s suits since 1923. Many are crafted in Turkey and designed specially for LORD — read about Turkish suits — and you can find them at stores in Cairo (Heliopolis), Mansoura, New Damietta and Istanbul. Browse suits and tuxedos, or book an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Navy, followed closely by charcoal grey. Both work for business, weddings and formal events.
Wool for year-round wear; linen or wool-linen blends for hot weather.
Shoulders end at your shoulders, the jacket closes without pulling, sleeves show a little cuff and trousers have a slight or no break.
Italian suits are slimmer and more shaped with a shorter jacket; classic suits give more room through the chest and waist.
At LORD stores in Cairo (Heliopolis), Mansoura and New Damietta, or by messaging LORD on WhatsApp.