Why Buying Big Mens Clothing Could Be Twice the Fun

Buying big mens clothing could certainly become twice the fun and exciting experience compared to a regular-sized chap shopping at the mall.

First of all, as a big plus man, you would have already recognized and accepted the fact that you have limited store options going to the mall. So your time will not be wasted by a lot of musings and deliberations at the store front window display of model-thin mannequins.

You are quite certain that those handsome fitted shirts and elegant suits on the mannequins will not fit you due to the fact that that particular shop does not carry any big mens clothing.

Thus, there is no need to waste your time scouring every nook and cranny of the mall looking for that perfect shirt or suit ensemble and the best bargain deals. Instead, you can just go directly to shops that already advertise or cater to “big sized clothing for men” or “plus sizes for men”.

The average gentleman, on the other hand, will be quite confused with the numerous selections to be had.

But perhaps, the most important point of all why buying big mens clothing could be twice the fun is because there is no need to feel absurdly guilty if you decide once and for all to have only custom made clothes.

It is quite expensive, after all, to have custom suits and tailored shirts compared with buying them off the rack or in ready to wear stores.

However, you can always tell your strict conscience that you have no other choice but to do so; some people are just bigger than average and no amount of alterations on regular sized clothes would fit you. After all, you also do need to look handsome and elegant in your own clothes.

And so this is where the fun of buying big mens clothing really begins.

Without question, it is more fun to wear custom suits and tailored shirts because you are quite certain that you look great in clothing especially made for you.

Moreover, the fitted shirts will definitely fit your physique; none of those off the rack types wherein you look like a stuffed cabbage because the fit is quite terrible.

You could even let loose your creative juices and design your own shirts and suits. Show off your elegant or funky side in the styles and colors of your shirts and suits.

A big plus, no pun intended of course, is the thought that your clothing design and styles are uniquely yours. There is only a slim chance of bumping into someone with the exact same shirt design, pattern and color style.

So really, buying big mens clothing need not be a tedious chore and something to be dreaded at. You just have to go straight to your favorite tailoring shop.

Shoes & Socks That Fit on Mens Suits

After the state of quality of mens suits, the next thing that people notice on a gentleman is his taste in shoes and socks - if everything fits perfectly.

The shoes, as well as the socks of course, must match the whole look. Or else, everything falls apart. Not even the most expensive bespoke clothing or made to measure suits can save the gentleman’s cherished reputation. He certainly could be ruined for good and would now be the subject of whisperings in the hallowed office corridors.

Such is the power of the shoes and socks when paired wrongly with a particular custom fitted suit. One bad decision in the early hours of a fine morning could definitely have long term consequences.

But these dire warnings should not prevent anyone from developing a risk-taking attitude, fashion wise of course. Although in general, the only way one could play around with the rules and become an exception to them is to know the rules first.

One good rule of thumb to remember is that shoes and socks should be slightly darker than the pants or the men’s suit. However, if a man has the right personality for it, he can certainly make a fashion statement by wearing socks that match the color of his tie.

For example, a gentleman wearing dark colored tie such as burgundy red or deep emerald green can surely add some spice to his suit ensemble by wearing similar red or green shades of socks.

Another point of consideration is to avoid wearing black socks on any pants that is not black. Even dark navy men’s suits should be paired with dark navy socks.

As for the shoes, high quality leather is the preferred style of all times, especially when paired with an elegant-looking made to measure suit.

Similarly, it is best to stay away from black leather shoes with brown or khaki colored pants.

But in the end, no matter how well the whole men’s suits and the color of the socks and all the other pieces fit together, if the state of care of the gentleman’s shoes and socks leave nothing to be desired then nothing is achieved in the end.

Dissecting the Finer Details of Bespoke Shirts

To truly understand and to get to know better these highly coveted and expensive garment pieces, the finer details of bespoke shirts must be dissected and studied one by one.

To the fortunate majority few with a discerning eye, they can immediately distinguish if a particular custom suit or shirt is of bespoke tailoring quality or not. It is in the fit, the cut, the fabric materials, and lastly, it’s in the stitching, they say.

There are invariably six fine details that must be studied thoroughly in order to tell whether a shirt is a bespoke shirt or merely pretending and aspiring to be one. And in no particular ranking order of importance, the following are the collar, the cuffs, the buttons, the pleats, the yokes, and the long tails.

First off are the collars of bespoke shirts, this is an important detail because the collar frames the face. It is also the first thing that people notice when they talk or look at someone.

In order to be considered of good quality and well constructed, the collar must be neat, crisp, and most of all, durable. It should not lose form easily and should stay in shape for years.

Other tailoring houses offer removable or sewn-in collar stiffeners, or collar stays.


As for the shirt cuffs, it normally ends four and a half inches from the end of the thumb. And bespoke shirt would not be called as such for nothing, the shirt could be customized to fit and accommodate a big man’s wristwatch. Depending on one’s hand dominance, the cuff link on that side would be a bit bigger.

Meanwhile, the buttons, as befits a bespoke tailoring garment, should be none other than pure mother of pearls. Mother of pearls buttons are of the finest and highest quality and can withstand the wear and tear of repeated use and washings.

As mentioned, these are bespoke shirts and that means that the wearer has the final say on where he should want this next piece of detail.

Pleats are placed generally though at the center of the back, under the yoke, but other options can be made available too.

Another finer detail to watch out for is the yoke of the shirt. The yoke is the fabric that is located at the upper back of the shirt and runs the breadth of the shoulders. The client can have the option to ask for a one-piece yoke or a two-piece yoke.

A two-piece yoke, which is a couple of pieces of fabric sewn together in the middle, is supposedly more durable and can provide a better comfort fit on the body.

And finally, the so-called long tails. The best of them, seams masters, believe that the finest custom shirts should have one. This is to ensure that the shirts will not pop out easily when tucked in at the waist.

Truly understanding and comprehending the finer details of bespoke shirts take a lifetime of study. But once a discerning eye is opened to the superior beauty of it, there is no going back to an inferior quality.