Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, a guy who leans to the dressier side of things, or just a dude who needs to attend the occasional wedding, all of us have worn a suit in our lifetime. But when putting on a jacket and trousers, have you ever stopped and wondered how, exactly, the suit became a standard part of any stylish man's wardrobe? Why are elements like lapels, ties, cuffs, and break even a thing? The modern iteration of the suit has become familiar after an existence of over a century, but we bet you're not as knowledgeable as you might think when it comes to the style staple. Click through 12 Things You Didn't Know About Suits, because knowledge reigns supreme over nearly everything.
12 Things You Didn't Know About Suits
These are the tidbits of information that will make you an expert on suiting.
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