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Guide · Business
The made-to-measure business suit.
At work, a suit isn't worn for one evening but for years. It must sit right whether you're sitting, standing, presenting or travelling. This guide covers what really matters in fabric, colour, cut and care.
Fabric
Fabrics that survive the working day.
Year-round: 280–320g
Wool in this range is the most honest compromise between drape, breathability and durability — the right choice for a first made-to-measure suit.
Travel: high-twist
Tightly twisted yarns bounce back from creases. After a flight or three hours on a train, the suit still looks like it did that morning.
Winter: flannel
340g and above, soft handle, quiet look. Flannel makes grey interesting without becoming loud.
Summer: high-twist and wool-silk
240–280g holds its shape even in heat. We avoid very open weaves in a business context.
Colour and pattern
Start quietly, then differentiate.
Suit 1 — mid blue
Solid, without sheen. Works with white and light blue shirts, brown and black shoes.
Suit 2 — charcoal
More formal than blue, ideal for high-stakes meetings and evening occasions.
Suit 3 — pattern with restraint
Fine herringbone, birdseye or a subtle pinstripe. From two metres away the pattern should read as texture, not statement.
Mix and match
If you want to wear jacket and trousers separately, choose a texture that also works solo — then one suit becomes half a wardrobe.
Fit
Details that matter day to day.
A business suit gets moved around: briefcase, laptop, driving, long stretches of sitting. We build in a little extra freedom at the armhole and back so the jacket doesn't pull at the shoulder when you raise your arm. The trousers get a waistband that doesn't dig in when seated, and a length with a light break — clean standing, composed walking.
FAQ
Questions about the business suit.
What colour should my first business suit be?
Medium to dark blue. It looks professional, pairs with almost any shirt, and works from meetings through to dinner. Grey comes next as a second suit.
What fabric weight makes sense for everyday wear?
280–320g wool is wearable year-round: heavy enough for a clean drape, light enough for heated offices and travel.
How many suits do I need in rotation?
Two to three. A suit needs 24 hours of rest on a wide hanger after wearing — this significantly extends its life.
How often should a suit be dry-cleaned?
As rarely as possible, ideally once or twice a year. Brushing and airing preserve the fabric better than chemical cleaning.
Atelier Fribourg
Consultation at the Fribourg atelier.
We plan your suit wardrobe so that every piece works with the next.
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