Get the cut of your suit right and you will stand out in a subtle way. People will notice how good you look, and will not be able to put their finger on why. Contrast linings and special buttonholes may be fun, but they will never make up for a poorly fitting suit.

When choosing cloth, trust your tailor’s expertise. Luxurious cloth is not always the best. Many of the more luxurious cloths are delicate and crease easily. They feel lovely against the skin, which is great if you have many garments to choose from, and can rotate them and get them pressed regularly. For anyone else wanting to look immaculate, a cloth with some body will hold its shape and usually crease less than a luxurious cloth.

Try on some styles and see what works for you. If you try and emulate people with a very different figure and lifestyle, it may not be the best thing for you. Develop your own style that suits your body and lifestyle.

The garment you try on should be close to what you expect to get. Length and waist measures can be easily adjusted – anything else can be a bit of a gamble, so if you want more than that, it’s best to go for bespoke. Just remember, you don’t need to choose every feature and detail there is. By all means, if there are extra things you want, add them, but you don’t need to add all the options. There is a reason the classics are the classics.

A suit should feel good, and you should feel good in it. Try on a fitting garment. If you don’t feel good, you are in the wrong place. It should be ‘hell yes’ or move on.