Conceived in the sartorial revolution of the early 19th century, the suit has since become a fashion staple that, when right, oozes class while also masking things such as droopy shoulders, short legs ...

Suiting up can be tricky, but master tailor Ian Meiers has got you covered. Join GQ as we go in-depth on building you the perfect suit: from your ideal cloth type and origin, to the number of buttons ...

You want to get your suit tailored. You've got the suit, and it fits. You've found a tailor. You've made an appointment. So what's the first thing you say to your tailor when you walk in?