PAGE 15 theconnectionsnj.com AUTUMN’S ALLURE DINE, SHOP & CELEBRATE PAGE 15 Joe Savino Owner David Manager uying a suit in 2026 isn’t always easy. There’s a lot of bad advice out there, plenty of inexperienced salespeople, and for a lot of guys, walking into a menswear store like mine can be downright intimidating. I see that feeling at least once a week. That’s where my job really begins. My goal isn’t just to sell you a suit-it’s to help you feel comfortable and make the right decision for you. Before you stop by, here are a few things that’ll make the process easier for both of us. Have an idea. You don’t need to know exactly what you want, but having a starting point helps. Maybe it’s a color you like, a specific cut you’ve seen, or a suit from your favorite movie. Any reference gives us something to get the conversation moving in the right style direction. Don’t wait until the last minute. A great-fitting suit takes time. If you’ve got a wedding, gala, or any event coming FASHIONFLASH Fit Happens: Tips and Tricks for Buying a Suit By David J. Marzano Manager, Adams Fine Clothing up, plan ahead. Factor in about 2–3 weeks for an off-the-rack suit and 6–8 weeks for custom. Your future self will thank you. (Your clothier will too.) The reality is no one walks out with a perfectly fitting suit off the rack. Perfection? To quote from The Wolf of Wall Street, “It’s a fugazi, it’s a wazi, it’s a woozy... fairydust.” That’s how I feel about perfection. A skilled tailor can work wonders, but no suit is ever truly perfect. The goal is this: it’s a suit that fits well, feels great, and gives you confidence. Unfortunately, slipping on that new suit won’t magically turn you into Brad Pitt. And it shouldn’t anyway! You should feel like the best version of you when you wear a suit, not try to become someone else. Trust your clothier-not the peanut gallery (or ChatGPT). Everyone has an opinion, especially friends, family, and every AI out there. But a good clothier’s job is to find the style and fit that works best for you. We’re here to make this process easier, not more complicated. And, of course, enjoyable! Start small. Whether you’re buying off the rack or going custom, I usually recommend starting with one suit-maybe two. That gives us a chance to learn what you like, fine-tune the fit, and build from there. I’d love to sell you ten suits on day one; I’d rather help you by starting small, and building a better wardrobe over time that you’ll really enjoy wearing! Eat before you come in. Seriously. If you’re shopping for a wedding or any event where you’ll be eating, have something beforehand. Clothes fit a little differently after a meal, and it’s better to know how your suit will feel after dinner than halfway through the reception. Nobody wants to feel like they’re stuffed into a sausage casing by the end of the night. Want more helpful tips? Come over to Adams and see me! I promise the process is a lot less intimidating than you think, and I look forward to helping you find a suit that fits great and that you’ll make even greater memories wearing. -Your Friendly Neighborhood Clothier B I’d love to sell you ten suits on day one; I’d rather help you by starting small, and building a better wardrobe over time that you’ll really enjoy wearing!
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