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The Menswear Fit Priority Guide – Illustrated

Perfection is the enemy of good, and sometimes you can get away with “just” good if not a little less. But other times… the fit is it. Some elements of men’s clothing can be fudged a bit in terms of fit, while others should be spot on (or you risk regretting it later). Here are 10 of the most common elements of fit for men’s clothing, ordered from what you should make every effort to have fit just right, to those areas where you’ve got a little more room for error.

Joe

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