The All-American Suit for the All-American Man

While the gents strolling down Saville Row shop for their subtle plaid suits and bow ties and the Italian stallions sip espresso in the slimmest of suits, American men have their own unique style. Roomier, with a softer silhouette, this suit is the classic style for the American man—so what better designer to trust to tailor yours than the quintessential American designer Ralph Lauren?

What is it that sets these suits apart from the styles of their European counterparts? We are breaking it down to the details.

No-fuss Comfort

The American man is a no-fuss type of guy who wants style without the sacrifice of comfort, which is why their favorite suit is defined by its soft silhouette and roomy fit. This relaxed style makes it comfortable for long days in the office.

Fit for a Man

Unlike the European suit styles, the American suit features less darting and no shoulder pads, essentially rendering the suit a one-style-fits-all. Whatever your body type, this suit will give you a soft masculine silhouette.

Corporate Conservatism

Popularized by the Ivy Leaguers in the first half of the 19th century, the ‘sack suit’ as it was then called, had a collegiate feel. This connotation has stuck with the suit over the decades and today it still carries a traditional, conservative aura, which—especially in a navy blue—can give the wearer a trustworthy air perfectly suited for business.

Devils in the Details

If you want an all-American suit down to the details, opt for one with straight pockets, a single vent and two or three buttons. Etiquette dictates that, when standing, only fasten a single button on your jacket—the top button if there are only two and the middle button if there are three.

Chase the American dream in a suit that gives you style, comfort and a sense of heritage when wearing one from Ralph Lauren.

Shoes, schmooze—it’s the suit that makes the man.