It comes as no surprise that the current economic downturn has many men searching for investment designer suits. But that doesn’t mean that style gets tossed out the window. What it does mean is that style-conscious men will be leaning more towards classic suits that endure the test of time. And that is exactly what designers have incorporated into their suit designs this year. The overwhelming theme for spring and fall 2009 is a perfect combination of classic tailoring and modern silhouettes.

While the very skinny cut is almost out of the picture, the slim dress suit is still in. If you have your eyes on a double-breasted suit, which made an impressive appearance on the runways this season, make sure you select a suit that features broad shoulders, a slim waist, and slim trousers. This fit works well with the V-shaped build because it is meant to highlight the masculine form rather than hide it. When selecting a double-breasted suit, try to find one with a longer lapel line that reaches into the waist. This style makes you appear taller and lends the appearance of a slimmer waist.

The three-piece men’s suit is also in this year after being at the end of the line for a good forty years. The third partner, the waistcoat, has returned in a classic way. Although the three-piece suits that were most popular in the 1980s featured mismatched fabrics and colors, the three-piece suit of 2009 needs to be worn in unison. This means, stick to the same fabric and color palette for all three pieces. The ideal three-piece suit will feature a waistcoat whose V-shape breaks between the breastbone and the bottom of the rib cage. Menswear eCollection is proud to carry these classic designs, as well as other tailored suits, at very low wholesale prices.