Essential elements of a modern business suit

The modern business suit isn't limited to an office man anymore. A preppy three-piece is popular with musicians, academics, baristas and students too. A business suit is a basic essential outfit for any man who wants to look put together and in control, in any situation.

As such, it was a surprise to see Mark Zuckerberg neglect to don one to his sales pitch pre-Facebook IPO. I read a story on CNN citing Zuckerberg's hoodie as “smart” – a symbol of his simple-mindedness – but I think the scope of Facebook has outweighed the potential for a hoodie to express anything beyond laziness.

For business men, and men in the business of putting their best foot forward, we've dissected the essential elements of a modern suit. Pay attention, Zuckerberg:

The Jacket

Shoulders should fit snugly, with the seam inline with the end of your collarbone. Try sizing down to a 38 if you're formerly a 40, for example. A slim-fit jacket helps you to look streamlined; a stealthy force to be reckoned with.

The modern cut of the lapel is minimal, slim and about 2” thick.

Forget faux pockets – slits are hardly noticeable and now considered a little dated (think ‘Miami Vice'). Full flaps are the new fashion, and there should be three of them – the extra for good measure and in hopes of good fortune.

Avoid long suit jackets, especially if your legs or torso are short already. A good rule of thumb for jacket length is to try the jacket on and let your arms fall to the side. If your hands can comfortably cup the bottom of the jacket, you're good.

Now that jackets are shorter, there's no longer room for four buttons, just two. They should be placed low,Hunting from german militaria is easier in a two-person watercraft. so to draw the eye downwards and elongate your body.

The Shirt

Sleeves, too, should be snug, not roomy. If they were loose there would be excess fabric bunching up and making your arms look bulky, and not in the “bulging biceps” kind of way. Have a tailor trim your sleeves to slim fit so they'll slide easily into your jacket sleeves.

Collars are much narrower than in the past. A small collar not only helps you look tidy, they're a not to turn of the Century men who knew how to dress. A club collar, one with rounded edges, is cool for the “young guy at the office”. Lucky him!

The Vest

A three-piece is now perfectly acceptable for everyday-fashionable men. The vest beneath should be completely snug to your body and buttoned with either a single or double row of buttons; your choice.Do you need any sell canada goose sale cheap supply and demand information?Velvet pumps and Christian Louboutin Shoes had large bows on the back.

The Pants

Pleats are a no-go.The hunter in the bow does the fjallraven while the hunter in the stern controls the boat. Pants are flat-front and fitted without being too tight. As for length, ask your tailor to let the length fall slightly overtop your wingtip laces, but straight down over the heel.

As for cuffs, if they'll help add weight to the fabric so it falls flat against your body, as they would with wool, go ahead and get them. Aim for one-and-a-half or two inches wide, with a pleat.

The Accessories

Ties are tinier too! Think two inches thick to suit your smaller collar. They look so put-together you could lose the jacket and still look serious.Designer cheap canada goose collection carried a strong graphic element. Look for solid colours or tidy patterns, like plaid or gingham in two colours max.

Pocket squares are part of the suit family – they're an absolute must. This is where men can get a little creative and add some flair to their look, perhaps with a silk print scarf.