A three-piece suits is one of the most traditional, high-quality, and luxurious pieces in any man’s wardrobe. It consists of a matching vest or waistcoat, trousers, and coat. The suit is cut from a single, sleek piece of fabric that hangs straight from the shoulders and drapes down to the floor, thus eliminating any need for tails. As one of the most elegant and expensive items in a man’s wardrobe, it is imperative to know how to wear a 3- piece suits properly.
Different ways of styling 3- piece suits:
When wearing a two-button jacket, the only way a three-piece suit can be worn is with a vest or waistcoat. The vest is so important that in some suits that are already made up, there are vest pieces included inside the jacket to compensate for those who do not want to wear vests.
Pairing the vest or waistcoat, with the trousers not only makes you look good but also adds a touch of elegance and classicism to your clothing style. The combination of these three pieces is minimalistic and professional making it right for any special events such as weddings, christenings, graduations, job interviews, and board meetings. If you pair it with a traditional shirt, be sure to prefer its style over the color or pattern.
There are many different styles of vests you can opt for. The formal vest with no buttons; the one-buttoned vest, your everyday vest, and the evening vest have at least four to five buttons. It’s important to know how to pair a 3-piece suit with each of these vests as your choice will make you look good or bad. Below are some examples.
Style no. 1: A matched suit
In this style, the vest, coat, and trousers make up a matched suit combining to create one perfect outfit that suits business environments or social occasions, especially weddings. The vest is always darker than your trousers and the coat lighter than your pants. Your only aim should be to achieve perfection so remember that formal matches formal and informal matches casual.
Style no. 2: Two buttoned suit
In this style, the vest is always worn with a tie while the trousers are worn with a shirt. There are many different styles of suits you can choose from when wearing this style. The most common is the two-buttoned suit with no tie, but there are also two-buttoned suits with a tie and even three-buttoned suits with a tie.
A three-buttoned suit with a tie is never worn without a vest and the fourth button, which is often left undone, is used to shorten the vest. A vest can only be matched with a formal dress shirt and not with a casual or semi-formal shirt. The rule of thumb here is that your tie should match your vest, not your pants or jacket.
Style no. 3: Three-buttoned suit
In this style, the trousers are always worn with a shirt, vest, and tie. The trousers are always darker than the vest and coat and your shirt is also darker than both. Again, you’ll need to achieve perfection. This style is not as formal as the above styles but can be worn for many different occasions. It can be worn for any day-to-day activities, from going to work to going out with friends or being on a first date.
Style no. 4: Three-buttoned suit with no vest
The three-buttoned suit with no vest is not a style but rather a combination of the above styles. Sometimes you won’t be able to get a matched set so you will have to wear your shirt, tie and trousers separately from your coat and then match it to a vest that blends well. This can create quite a dramatic effect on your clothing style if done correctly.
When wearing a two-button jacket, the only way a three-piece suit can be worn is with a vest or waistcoat. The vest is so important that in some suits that are already made up, there are vest pieces included inside the jacket to compensate for those who do not want to wear vests.
Pairing the vest or waistcoat, with the trousers not only makes you look good but also adds a touch of elegance and classicism to your clothing style. The combination of these three pieces is minimalistic and professional making it right for any special events such as weddings, christenings, graduations, job interviews, and board meetings. If you pair a 3-piece suits with a traditional shirt, be sure to prefer its style over the color or pattern.
