How Should a Suit Fit? Men's Suit Fit Guide - Macy's

Fit Guide. The Suit. Find a look that fits your body perfectly and reflects your personal taste.

How To Size A Suit. Suit sizing includes a number, your chest measurement, and a letter, the jacket length. For example, 42L or 38R. To find your chest measurement, hold a tape measure under your arms and around the fullest part of your chest. To find your jacket length, locate your height in the chart below and find the corresponding letter. Height 5 foot 4 inches to 5 foot 7 inches, suit length short S. Height 5 foot 7 and a half inches to 5 foot 11 inches, suit length regular R. Height 5 foot 11 and a half inches to 6 foot 2 and a half inches, suit length long L. Height 6 foot 3 inches and up, suit length X long XL. To determine your pant waist size, subtract 6 or 7 inches from your suit size number. 42L suits would be paired with 35 inch or 36 inch pants, for example. This 6 inch or 7 inch difference is known as a drop. If you're only purchasing pants, find your size by loosely holding a measuring tape around your natural waistline. Then measure your inseam by holding a tape measure straight from crotch seam to hem.

Slim Fit. A sleek and streamlined look for the fashion-forward dresser. Armholes, High placement. Lapel and Shoulder, Slim. Chest, Super-fitted. Sleeves, Slim. Jacket, Sits low at waist. Pants, Tailored fit through the hips and thighs. Hem, Narrowest opening.

Modern Fit. Closely tailored & structured to showcase an athletic physique. Armholes, High placement. Lapel and Shoulder, Narrow. Chest, Fitted. Sleeves, Narrow. Jacket, Sits low at waist. Pants, Comfortable, yet tapered through the hips and thighs. Hem, Narrow opening.

Classic Fit. A polished and timeless cut that works for a range of body types. Armholes, Deep placement. Lapel and Shoulder, Natural. Chest, Wide. Sleeves, Relaxed. Jacket, Sits at waist. Pants, Easy fit through the hips and thighs. Hem, Straight opening.