Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

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Global styles of costumes that should be mentioned in world are British costumes, Italian costumes and American costumes.

Different national characters, climatic conditions and historical cultures have led to different tailoring designs and fabric characteristics, which today have become one of must-have activities for men.

The three main costume factions have their own characteristics, and each costume is a unique work of art.

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

British, American and Italian costume styles are three most classic styles.

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British costume

British

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

In 18th century, a tailor on Savile Row in London invented men's suit called Smocking Jacket, which later became official dinner dress of British aristocracy and high society, which is prototype of modern suit. Therefore, by blood, British suits are purest.

British style suits typically use light shoulder pads to shape shoulders. They usually have one row of three buttons, a cut-out collar, a natural waist, an opening at bottom of placket, and shallow pockets. The workmanship is fine, not frilly. This type of costume has received wide recognition throughout world and has become prototype of modern costume. An English suit is perfect for a classic type of man.

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?
Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

Because of cold weather in UK, British costumes are usually made from heavier materials. The most commonly used are tweed and herringbone, and of course Prince of Wales.

Details of British costumes

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

·The shoulders are well defined.

· Fitted, slender, but not overloaded.

· British gentlemen's favorite coin purse.

Suitable for crowd

Classic, orthodox and conservative, it can create a sense of solemnity and is suitable for important occasions such as meetings and weddings.

British-style suits are mostly single-breasted three-button classic styles that place high demands on wearer's figure, so men with a beer belly should not choose them.

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American costume

American

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

American costumes, like United States, are born in United Kingdom and interpret its unique freedom and unbridled style, which perfectly demonstrates American style of pragmatism.

It's generous and chic and can be unbuttoned. The shape of dress is square without a waist, loose and easy to move. , usually with soft and sloping shoulders. American costumes are especially suited to people of natural type.

American

Compared to British suits, American suits are larger in size and look very thick. Americans have relatively strong bodies and lead a free, relaxed and comfortable lifestyle at heart, so they sew tight European suits. costume is more in line with liberal American spirit.

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?
Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

Because American suits are too loose and don't fit Asian figures, many brands will enhance American suits while retaining original features. This kind of suit is first mass-produced clothing, which is why it is called pioneer of ready-made suits.

American costume details

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

·Square Outline

Natural shoulder line

Easy to move with one vent

Suitable for crowd

Tall, strong or overweight men are not suitable for weddings, business or other formal occasions.

The American suit was originally known as Ivy suit, which was later upgraded to be current version of American suit, but it is still favorite of most Americans.

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Italian costume

Classic Italy

Classic Italy

Italian costumes are most refined and humane of three major costume schools. From choice of material to cut, accessories and buttons, everything reflects feeling and ingenuity of Italians.

I remember Luka vigilante came into Tommy's office and teased Tommy about his costume in The Bathers. He said: "Your suit is not as good as mine."

Luca then added, "My suit is made by Italians."

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?
Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

The high and wide lapel collar is undoubtedly most noticeable Italian element, and also elongates its own proportions, making you "more temperamental and full of charm." spots.

A double-breasted suit with a lapel collar can be worn as a set, and can also be used as an alternative dress for attending some prestigious receptions, banquets, etc.

Italians' desire for beauty is different from that of British. They yearn for a romantic and elegant style of clothing, so lines defy rigidity of British suits, but through soft fabrics, they reveal round shoulders. Waist line, matching waist, elegant masculinity with good personal taste, not only curve of British suit, but also comfort of American suit.

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

Italian tailoring is soft. The softness is not due to fabric itself, but to how suit is cut. Compared to straight and orthodox British suit, shoulder pads of Italian suit are round and natural, giving it a casual elegance. Its color is also more saturated, which is more in line with Italian male characteristics.

Details and features of Italian costumes

Haberdashery ▏Three traditional costumes - English style, Italian style and American style, how to choose?

Soft touch of curve of body

Extended armholes for shoulder mobility.

Large chest pocket

Suitable for crowd

It emphasizes strong male figure. Basically, men of all forms can control bright colors and are suitable for men with an artistic temperament.

The full set is an alternative to a dress for formal occasions.

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