Armani Suit Collection

Whether your office adheres to a business dress code or not, the time has come for you to get suited up with the look for fall: the tailored suit. You never know who you might bump into while walking through the halls of your office building or even at your buddy's engagement party -- and those are only two great reasons for you to get your hands on some of fall's must-haves, listed here in the hottest colors and styles. 

This year's suits are characterized by standard, rich colors, sharp fits, and no-nonsense styles: it's the year of the basic suit, with a twist. If you're looking for lighter-colored shirts, you're in luck, and if you've been waiting for the return of the pinstripe suit, this is your year.

Armani Suit Collection

Armani Suit Collection

Armani Suit Collection

Buttons, stitching and pockets make up the basic details of a good suit. First, examine the buttons along the cuff of the jacket. Are they decorative or operable? If they are operable, then you've discovered a well-made suit. If, however, they are merely decorative, then you have a suit that could be moderately priced (or lower), but lacks the attention to detail a bespoke suit will offer. Additionally, if the buttons are plastic then you're looking at a mass-produced suit, whereas a suit with buttons made form horn or bone is decidedly more expensive and thus desirable. The third element is the stitching. Are the seams glued? If so, then stay away! The seams will pop within a year or two. A hand-stitched suit will show some imperfections while a machine stitch will look precise and finished properly. What you want, however, is a real stitch -- whether it comes from a practiced hand or a machine. Examine the pockets and undersides of the lapels; even a novice can spot poor workmanship in 
stitching.

Armani Suit Collection

Armani Suit Collection