Style & Suit Guide

# Style Guide: How to Choose, Fit and Style a Suit | MODO

Whether you're heading to a wedding, a confirmation, the office or simply want a relaxed "smart casual" look, MODO helps you find the right cut and styling from brands like Johnnylove, Eton, Acne Studios and Our Legacy.

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## 1. The Three Most Important Fit Criteria
1. **Shoulders:** The shoulder seam of a blazer or suit jacket should sit exactly where your shoulder ends. If the jacket extends beyond your shoulders, it's too big; if it pulls across the back, it's too small.
2. **Sleeve length:** The jacket sleeve should stop at the wrist bone, so that about 1 to 1.5 cm (roughly half an inch) of the shirt cuff is visible.
3. **Pant length:** Modern suit pants should meet the top of the shoe with a slight break, or hang just above the shoe for a cleaner look.

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## 2. Styling by Occasion

### Formal / Dark Suit (Weddings, Anniversaries, Black Tie)
* **Suit:** Dark blue (navy) or charcoal gray suit (e.g. from Johnnylove).
* **Shirt:** Classic white dress shirt in quality poplin or twill from Eton.
* **Accessories:** Silk tie or bow tie, a folded white pocket square in the breast pocket, and dark leather dress shoes (e.g. Sebago or Gregers).

### Smart Casual / Everyday Elegance
* **Combination:** Pair a blazer (e.g. from Acne Studios, Our Legacy or Wood Wood) with dark quality jeans from Livid or Nudie Jeans.
* **Top:** A clean T-shirt in premium cotton (e.g. Julie Josephine) or a thin merino knit sweater under the jacket.
* **Shoes:** Clean leather sneakers or boat shoes (e.g. from Golden Goose, Garment Project, Veja or Sebago).