We’ll see what happens when the suit comes in!

The Style

My suit arsenal is pretty well-stocked with the basics- navy sharkskin, charcoal micro birdseye, medium blue hopsack, etc.

They’re also all single-breasted. I can afford to branch out and have a little fun with this one! So, Jared and I decide on a classic 6×2 double-breasted suit with wide, peaked lapels.

I know what you’re thinking. Shorter guys can’t wear double breasted suits.

Yes, we can.

I believe even a 6×2 looks stunning if that jacket is custom-fit to our proportions. That means putting the button stance in an advantageous position and keeping the space between each button proportionate to our frames.

I’ll be doing a complete breakdown in Part 2, so do stay tuned to find out if Enzo delivers.

The Cloth

The fabric we’ll be working with is the Enzo Sartori house line. It’s a Super 150s wool in a 10.75oz ‘four season’ weight. Frankly, it’s fantastic.

The cloth has a silky, almost slick feel to it as it glides through your hands. The weave is a little too fine for a workhorse suit (think Super 110s) you’d wear to the office a few times a week, but not so delicate you feel you have to baby the thing.

The Pattern

I’ve got the basics covered-navy sharksin, medium blue hopsack, charcoal birdseye, etc. Let’s bring in some pattern!

For our pattern, we decide on a mid-to-light grey glen plaid with a subtle, light blue overcheck. Menswear types call this a ‘Prince of Wales’ check, It’s named for David, the Duke of Windsor, when he once held this title before becoming a sartorial icon.

Patterns can be challenging for shorter men. But, I believe patterns can work if you follow two rules:

First, keep it subtle. No green or purple patterns here! Second, keep the pattern small. Large-scale windowpanes will just swallow your frame.