How to tell if a suit fits by James Gallichio A man will never look better than when he is wearing a high quality, well-fitted suit. Suits are designed to accentuate all of a man's best features; they can be made to enhance the broadness of the shoulders, elongate the body and smooth away the bulges many portly gentlemen may be hiding in their bellies. When a suit fits incorrectly, however, the opposite happens -- rather than looking magnificent, he looks unkempt. Many men have trouble in this area, as pushy sales staff are oftentimes all too quick to put you in a suit that does not fit you correctly. There are three general ways in which a gentleman can purchase a suit: off-the-rack, altered from a block or tailor made from scratch. In the latter two scenarios, a tailor will fit the jacket and pants to match your body shape, which makes the selection process as easy as choosing a fabric and cut. However, when buying a suit off the rack, which is far more common and less expensive, the process is much more difficult; you're on your own, and many men don't know where to start. Which begs the question: How do you tell whether a suit fits correctly? Here are some handy rules of thumb that can help you to find the best suit for you body. 0. Before You Leave the House First of all, when shopping for a new suit, you need to dress for