At some point in our lives, we as men need to wear a suit. The annoying part is, we don’t want to drop a bunch of our hard earned cash to buy one we’ll only wear on average once a year. We don’t know what size works best, which color, and which cut. If only there was a guide? I had to test this just to make sure it worked. And well, chat GPT didn’t disappoint as my suit consultant, here’s what it gave me.

Prompt: I'm 6'0 foot and 175lb's(insert your height and weight with body style). I'm overall pretty fit, and I need a suit, but I don't want it to cost too much. What color, fit, and size should I probably look at? 1. Color (your first suit) Navy Blue → Classic, versatile, works for weddings, interviews, dates, and even more casual events if you break it up with jeans or chinos.

Charcoal Gray → Equally versatile, slightly more formal, easy to pair with almost any shirt and tie combo. I’d suggest navy if this is your first suit—it’s timeless and more forgiving.

2. Fit Since you’re 6'0" and 175 lbs (lean/athletic build): Slim fit or tailored fit → Best balance between sharp lines and comfort. It’ll follow your body shape without being too tight.

Avoid “classic/regular fit” unless you want extra room—it can look boxy on your frame.

Look for two-button, single-breasted jackets with a notch lapel (standard and versatile).

3. Sizing (starting point) Jacket: Likely a 40R or 42R (regular length—since you’re 6'0", you don’t need a “long” unless your arms are unusually long).

Pants: Around 32x32 (but check your actual waist/inseam; some suit pants are vanity sized, so you may need a 33 or 34 waist).

The key is tailoring. Even a $150–$200 suit will look like a $600 suit if you spend $30–$60 at a tailor to adjust sleeves, waist suppression, and pant length. 4. Budget options J. Crew Factory / Banana Republic Factory / Express → Great slim fits, especially on sale.

H&M or Zara → Affordable and stylish, but fabrics wear out quicker. Good for occasional use.

Thrift & eBay → Lightly used suits (even higher-end brands like Hugo Boss, Brooks Brothers, or SuitSupply) often under $100.

5. Shoes / Accessories Brown leather shoes for navy.

Black or dark brown for charcoal.

Keep shirts simple: crisp white or light blue. Just like that, it gave me a great place to start, color, price, fit, size, and stores to check out. Even gave me the advice to check out a tailor! This is a helpful tool for when you don’t quite know where to start or what to look for.