Plus, unlike with shirts and jacket, you’ll never have to get the sleeves shortened (because vests don’t have sleeves…).

Wearing 3 Piece Suits

Here’s the deal:

If you’re going to wear a three piece suit, you do have to keep a few small details in mind. If you don’t, you might end up looking like a teenage valet at a cheap Italian restaurant.

But if you do, you’ll look like the guy who tosses his Tesla keys and a twenty dollar bill to the valet at a fancy steakhouse.

sunglasses | wallet

Okay, okay…this photo wasn’t taken at a fancy steakhouse, and I’ve never given a $20 tip to a valet (in fact, I usually park my own car…which is a Nissan).

But still, these three tips will help you achieve that “baller status” look:

Tip #1: Your vest should cover your shirt

No part of your shirt should be visible below your vest. Your vest should completely cover the waistband of your pants, like this:

Remember: it’s better to wear a vest that’s just a little bit too long, rather than one that’s just a little bit too short.

Also, traditional menswear enthusiasts may tell you than you should never button the bottom button of your vest.

charcoal plaid suit

This isn’t a hard and fast rule (like it is for suit jackets), so do whatever you prefer. I like the way it looks when the bottom button in left unfastened.

Tip #2: Use the same fabric for the whole vest

You’ll often see vests where the front is the same wool as the suit, but the back is made from the same material as the jacket lining (typically a silk-like material such as Bemberg or some other type of rayon).

There’s nothing wrong with this, and it’s actually very functional since it provides a smooth surface for your jacket to slide over (as you take it on and off).

But if you want to maximize versatility and get all of the heightening benefits from your three piece suits, I recommend making the entire vest from the same fabric, or at least using a lining in the same color.