Men's Suits in Singapore: Slim-Fit 3-Piece Suits from $178

How a men's suit should fit

Start with the shoulders: the seam should sit at the edge of your shoulder. The jacket should close without pulling, the sleeves should end near your wrist bone, and the trousers should sit comfortably at your waist. Our 10-point fit checklist walks through each detail.

Building a men's suit wardrobe

Most men are best served by starting with navy, adding charcoal, and keeping black for formal evenings. A third suit in a lighter tone, such as light blue or beige, covers weddings and daytime events. At $178 for a complete set, building a small rotation is affordable.

Fit for different builds

Slimmer builds suit slim fits and lighter colours; broader builds usually prefer sizing up and dark solid colours; taller men look good in double-breasted jackets and pinstripes. Try a few options and judge them in the mirror and when you sit.

Choosing a men's suit by build

There is no single best suit for all men; there is a best suit for your build. Use the guide below as a starting point, then confirm in the mirror.

Men's suit sizing: Asian sizing explained

All Suit Archive suits are in Asian sizing from 48 to 60. Asian sizing is typically cut slimmer and shorter than Western sizing, so your usual Western size may not match. We recommend trying two sizes and judging the shoulders, chest and sleeves. See our size guide, the fit request tool and our guide to reading suit size labels.

The men's suit wardrobe, step by step

A practical order to build a suit wardrobe.

1. 1.Start with a navy 3-piece suit: it handles work, interviews, weddings and dinners.
2. 2.Add a charcoal suit for a sharper office look.
3. 3.Add black for formal evenings, or a lighter suit for daytime weddings.
4. 4.Add a blazer ($98) for smart-casual days and spare trousers ($48) for wear and tear.
5. 5.Add shirts ($29) and ties or bow ties ($19) in the colours that suit your suits.

Accessories every man should own with a suit

A white dress shirt, a navy tie, a burgundy or silver tie, a black bow tie for formal events, polished black lace-ups, a matching belt and a white pocket square will cover nearly every occasion. We sell dress shirts ($29, white and black), ties ($19, black, navy, burgundy, silver) and bow ties ($19, black and navy).

Common mistakes men make when buying a suit

Avoid these.

• -Choosing by label instead of fit.
• -Buying a size too big to be comfortable; the shoulders end up wrong.
• -Ignoring trouser length and break.
• -Wearing the same suit every day without rotating.
• -Leaving it until the week of the event.

A men's suit buying checklist

Use this before you buy any suit.

1. 1.Decide the occasion and how often you will wear the suit.
2. 2.Pick the colour: navy, charcoal or black for versatility.
3. 3.Try at least two sizes.
4. 4.Check shoulders, chest, sleeves and trousers.
5. 5.Confirm the price includes the waistcoat and trousers.
6. 6.Plan small alterations if needed.
7. 7.Buy the shirt, tie and shoes to match.

How a men's suit should feel

A good suit disappears. You should be able to reach forward, raise your arms, sit and walk without noticing the jacket or trousers. If you are conscious of the suit, it is probably the wrong size or cut. Try the suit as you will use it: sit, stand, and reach.

Separates versus complete suits

A complete 3-piece suit is $178. Separates are blazer $98, waistcoat $48 and trousers $48. Complete suits are better value if you want the whole set; separates are useful when your jacket and trouser sizes differ or when you want to replace one piece.