I have been called a mobster with my navy pinstripe. And I love it

I personally believe that we have become too casual. I’m not against casual dress, but we carry it too far.

Hello, Raphael! I have a video idea. How about showcasing the top style icons for gentlemen in every decade since the 1900s? By this way, we can quickly see how men's style has evolved over the years and what timeless pieces have stood the test of time.

I have 8 suits; charcoal gray, beige, navy blue, off-white, light gray, deep olive, burgundy, and chocolate. I wear a suit every two weeks when I attend church.

I’m Number 4! I’m a Suit Lover, I wear suits all day, everyday for my personal style ! I enjoy wearing Vintage 80s/90s Suits

god i wish i had more reason to wear suits, i look so great in them, they make me feel like i actually matter.

When will Sven Raphael Schneider take us on a tour of his closet?

i work in a climbing gym, if i could wear a 3 piece suit there everyday i would! just not very practical. my friends think i'm strange because on my days off i like to dress smart. i definitely want to expand my wardrobe! i'd love 100 suits!

I think it's great that you bring up different categories of men who (might) wear suits, and not just those who do so often or regularly. Over here in Sweden the vast majority of men, myself included, hardly ever wear a suit. Weddings and funerals, and that's pretty much it, unfortunately. Your advice is helpful!

In Hungary people say a man needs two suits. The first when he is marrying, and the second at his funeral 😁

There is nothing like a custom tailored suit. I had one made for my wedding and it was the most comfortable thing I’ve ever worn and I had never looked better. It beat anything I’d ever worn off the rack for comfort including casual clothes and jeans.

As a 25 year old man. I great appreciate this advice. And I just want people to know that your recommendations are SPOT ON. The very first suit I bought when I was 20 was a decent quality grey pin stripped suit. And although the suit looked SHARP. It was a terrible suit for me to buy at the time because it turned out to be extremely un versatile and I would have been MUCH better off investing my money at the time in a dark navy or charcoal stuit like he recommended.

I love Raphael's voice. Absolute candy for the ear. Soothing, calming. Softly musical. Wonderful.

I have twelve suits, I love the way it feels and how good I look in them. I remember this is the age of people who choose to wear and I’m totally one of them. I love them and the original hats like fedoras and top hats.

OMG he really called out us sloppy IT guys lol love it!

41 suits and counting! Although I do plan to slow down a bit by limiting my purchases to roughly 2 bespoke suits a year, I still LOVE every minute of curating a quality wardrobe (although storage can be a pain sometimes lol)

I wished people wore suits more frequently like they decades ago.

When I worked at one company we had to wear black suits. Now, I am retired. Have some suits and a couple of light jackets that can be combined with dark pants or light pants. I am subscribed and even hit the like button.

Please use a full Windsor tie knot if wearing a cutaway collar. If you can't bring yourself to do that, then do try the Victoria tie Knot. Use half Windsor with forward point collars.

I am a suit lover as well. And I have a job where I can suit up even though they have a casual dress policy. I am slowly building a capsule wardrobe and this channel is very informative and entertaining. I thought I knew something about classic men's style but I am learning new things every time I watch one of your videos.

Here’s another tip: If you need to suit up and don’t have a huge budget, combine their acquisition with your holiday and go to Thailand. Tailored suits are very reasonable here but of course do your homework first so you get a reliable tailor. They’ll also keep your data so you can order more (if you like their work).

I think I have about 80 suits. Slightly under half are from the 1930s and 1940s. Fine video!

I would say at least 1 for most people including myself. I would probably have maybe 2-4. I am also a mixture of archetypes 1 and 4. I love suits but unfortunately have not had the budget or opportunity for a decent quality suit until fairly recently. I am planning to get my first 1 or 2 suits very soon. As a teenager I had a separate black jacket that wasn't altered and later an oversized black pinstripe jacket that also wasn't altered but I don't wear either because I outgrew the old jacket and the new one is still too big and even altering wouldn't be enough. Surprisingly I still received compliments from people who either mistakenly called it a suit or thought I was dashing despite the ill fit or not being a true suit. In that case I would be a mixture of 2 and 4 since I would only wear a suit once a week for church, possibly a bit more depending on if I'm going to an interview or some other event or if I just feel like it. I do prefer double-breasted but owning single-breasted as well will maximize the versatility factor.

On the man with the right complexion, a black siit is perfect. It's very professional with a white shirt and a tie with interesting patterns and/or colours. I wear a black suit most of the time.

I've never had a quality suit. So I would have considered myself "sometimes wear a suit", but as I get older (in my 40s) I am gearing more toward a suit lover. Just got fitted for my first quality suit. I'm already eyeing what I want next. Here we go!!!

This guy knows how to dress sharp as a tak i love this content never actualy owned a suit but know im starting to love them!!

This is your best video to date in my opinion. You covered every type man in 14 mins. I'm a suit lover but you have motivated me to take it up another notch.

How many suits do you have? What type are you a 1,2,3 or 4?

Wow you are a pro when it comes to correctly matching different, most feared colours. They look so unique yet so good. I wonder for what occasion you wear that top hat?

Between a 2 and a 3 for me. I bridge the gap with sport coats and blazers.

One, dark navy blue. Single breasted. You can use it for weddings, funerals, etc., paired with semi-brogues and a black tie, it'll get you through most situations. I, personally, have a black and a white shirt, cos the rules are a bit different here in Asia. But the Farang turning up at a funeral wearing traditional mourning dress earns a few kudos points. In these very extended asian mourning procedures I tend to go for the black shirt.

I miss wearing suits to work every day, I used to love wearing them. It was nice to change up shirts, ties, cufflinks, etc. I work in IT and I've only had one job where it was a daily requirement.. otherwise it's usually very casual. At one point I had 7 or 9 suits in rotation.. I still have most of them but now pretty much it's wedding, funerals or job interviews when they are needed.

"One and.......hundred" I flenched!

Great video. Maybe I missed it and I’m sorry if I did, but a person who wears suits daily needs more than 10 suits. You have to factor in the seasons. I have two types of suits - spring/summer and fall/winter

7 suits. Live in a hot climate. Only need to wear at weddings and funerals but wish I had more opportunity to wear them. Not at funerals obviously. I have most of the bases covered. I’m very lucky because almost always I only need to hem the pants. 44 long off the rack usually fits great and no need for further alterations. The tailor agrees. Lucky.

I have about 15. I lost almost 50 pounds and got rid of a lot of my suits, so I may get a couple more. I wore suits more before the pandemic - working in a hospital with sick patients and germs means I reserve my suits for the office and appropriate social affairs. My only issue with the suit is the idea that double-breasted is “more formal”. I don’t know that to be the case and I am broad enough that I always opt for single-breasted suit. That quibble aside, this is a great video.

One of the few mens grooming videos that required taking notes. Outstanding!

Your videos are top class. I am about to step up my style and I'm looking for something versatile while at the same time very respectable, dignified and handsome. Thank you for this video.

Im 23 and i wear suits 4 times a week. I currently own 5 suits and 1 that is still not ready for me to pick up. So a total of 6 suits. 1 is navy, 2 are charcoal but one is double breasted. I have a grey pinstripe, a tan, and a forest green or teal if you will. I love playing around with my suits with either ties, shirt patterns, and pocket squares! The suit i recently purchased but still have not received, is a navy pinstripe double breasted suit with peak lapels and im super excited for it. Especially since winter shouldn't be too long from now, i really want to get some turtle necks to wear with it

I love this, 1-100 really got me! 😁 Could I suggest a video focusing on shirts? Cuff and collar types? Slim and tailored? Thanks

Ive always loved suits/coats and formal clothing but i have no formal event to attend where a suit is a required

People should keep in mind that clothing is Raphael's business so he can use creative accounting to reduce the cost of these clothing options. I would love to see his annual tab for the suits he has. Even though he makes it a point to discuss suit longevity and care in his videos I doubt that there are many years where he does not buy a suit even though he does not really need one or has many like-kind suits in that category. Cheers!

You heard him people - if you have more than 100 suits you need to start chucking some!

sooo professional .the way you explain things the way you give us information is too professional thnx a lot

If you don't wear them to work then 3 are probably enough. The classics: Navy blue, grey and perhaps a black one.

That last suit was dashing.

Nice video, really in depth and informative. My present work environment doesn't require a suit but I keep four or five because of weddings, funerals, nice dinners and because I do like the opportunities to wear a suit. For most other occasions, I've more than a dozen sport coats, a couple of blazers, some vests that can be mixed with various pants to fit most situations. I agree with you that the black suit is overrated, as a young man I thought that was the epitome of men's suits, but I haven't worn one in decades.

I have 3. A black three-piece, a silvery grey two-piece and a charcoal two-piece made from linen. All fairly light, single breasted. The next investion will probably be a navy blue one (I'm the third type, wearing a suit at least once a week).

I only have about 30 suits, but notice I certainly favor some over others. Mostly the half canvassed jackets since they work so well as casual separates.

Nice video. I like your channel. I'm definitely in the fourth group. I wear suits at least five days a week. I have about thirty suits and 6 sport coats. I don't always agree with some of your style tips. I think a black suit can be very good and essential piece in a man's wardrobe. It would not be my first suit but would be in my top 5. There is nothing more elegant then a black suit especially for an evening or daytime formal event. If it is accessorized correctly with the right tie and pocket square you can look like the most powerful man in the room. You don't have to look like you are a gangster, or attending a funeral. Also I think your pants cuffs seem a bit wide to me. Mine are between 1.25 and 1.5 inches. It seems to me that I would put a bit more of a break in the trousers. Sometimes it seems that your pants don't come down to your shoes. Lastly I would not do cuffs if you have a flat front on your trousers. I only put them on my pants that have some kind of pleat. To me it kills the silhouette if there are cuffs on the flat front. Again these are personal style choices. They are not hard and fast rules. You look very smart! I would like to add that when you get to level 2 or 3 you should consider custom made to measure dress shirts. I promise you that you will never go back to of the rack shirts again. They fit like a glove and you can really add your own style touches to it so it's like no other shirt out there. Congratulations on the success of your channel. Best Regards, J.A.

When I worked in a corporate setting I started with 3 suits which is what I would consider the bare minimum. 5 would have been more ideal. I would replace them frequently around every two years. I always got them on sale. I never paid more than $250 for a suit. However if you are in a customer facing position where you call on clients, up this number to perhaps 10. Ironically my company went casual so we only had to wear a dress shirt and slacks. My suits stayed in the closet.

my opinion Bespoke : 1-3 (Dark Charcoal, Navy and Light Grey 3 piece) MTM or off the rack: 2-3 (Black and Solid color) for Work Summer Suit- 2-3 (Linen, Creme, light blue) with Extra pants Tuxedo: 2 (A black tie tux and a Dark Navy )

Great upload, The outfit you wore in the video is very sharp.

Definitely a #4 for me, when I see a high quality suit that isn’t too expensive, provided that I don’t already have it, I buy it. Rarely will I pass up a suit that fits

Could you do a video on what to wear when going into the country or the wilderness. Brilliant video as always by the way

One probably, dark blue, and a black tie. A floral tie for the more celebratory occasions. Paired with half brogue shoes, you're probably good to go for most occasions.

I am a type 2 archetype...but that could change for the better.

This guy knows his suits. Nice Video man. 👏👏👏

This was a great video topic Raphael, and it was presented very nicely as well !

I've had 1 100$ dollar black suit from marks&spencer for 7 years now and it works for me😀

Great improvement on the video / lighting recently! Well done! (And of course, thanks for your advices)

Glad to see pinstripe double-breasted, those are my favorites. However, you left out Seersucker, with a Panama hat, for those of us stuck in the 1940’s Southern US. 🏚

I have 17 Full Matching Suits, 5 Combination Color Suits, and 5 separate Sport Coats, probably 17 Pairs of Dress Shoes, over 200 pairs of Ties, 12 suspenders, 11 different Color Belts, and 17 different Watches.

How many suits do you have? I'm 16 years old and only have one suit, which I wear a couple times a-year. I really enjoy watching your videos, and when I grow up, I want to build a decent wardrobe.

I have 2 navy suits - one 3 button & 2 button single breasted, 1 black 3 button suit, 1 burgandy 2 button suit, 2 tan/beige - light colored 2 button suits for spring/summer and 4 gray suits from medium and dark gray glen check to solid charcoal 2 button single breasted. Total of 10 suits is really all I need, with hundreds of shirts and 80 pairs of pants/slacks/jeans and over 50 pairs of shoes/boots from calf, suede to exotic lizard, eel, crocodile and alligator. I have always loved to dress sharp.

Just cut back to 5 suits. Spring cleaning. Maybe pick up a few new ones. I will see. Depends on what the new job is.

As always, a great plot. The standard of style.

3:08 my goal suit. That pairing looks so classy!

I‘m a student and I am a suit lover. I wear them everyday 😂

just love the button hole on that Gray suit

I don’t wear one for work, so I keep one very nice one. $1700 suit but only one.

I attended a company shareholders meeting & arrived in my bespoke from Singapore. I met the Chairman after leaving the restroom when moments later he asked to borrow a pen & he assumed I was just a shareholder. My boss arrived in a Kmart Special & my workmate arrived in a borrowed suit. Before leaving the Chairman shook my hand with a hearty farewell & was unaware of whom I was, I later told him in a meeting. He spotted my boss & co-worker assuming they were - walk-ins. Sadly that suit wore out both pairs of trousers & it went out of fashion. With our bonuses, I grabbed my work friend to be fitted for a proper suit. Ironically we went to a wedding a few months later & he looked the part. At his own grandfather's funeral he was dressed in his new suit as his own family admired him.

First time watching your videos. Interesting and informative. I live in the tropics so I rarely wear suits and when I do, it’s usually very light as the climate can be unforgiving. Good job and keep it up, 😊

Suits are primarily business attire. Sure, you can wear them to certain formal social occasions such as weddings and funerals but those don't happen all that often. So the real question is do you have to wear a suit for work? If the answer is no, I'd say a man get by with two suits. I'd recommend either navy or dark grey for the cold weather AND a mid or light grey for warmer weather.

Extremely useful video!

I have 3 suits. A black 3 piece, a navy with a light pattern and a light gray with black in a tweedy fabric. I like to pair this suit with a black vest sometimes. That goes along with a half dozen blazers in different fabrics and patterns. Thing is I get a lot of wear in the cooler months with my blazers (I live in New York City) but as far as my suits go I might wear one maybe 2-3 times a year. I would love to get a 3 piece double breasted in a dark charcoal tweed but it will almost never get worn.

I’d say if you are going to be wearing suits every day, then 5. One black, navy, grey, brown, and tan. Like Steve Harvey said, from those 5 suits, you can make 75 different outfits. The tan pants go with the navy jacket, the grey jacket goes with brown vest, the black pants go with everything.

I’m 43 and never wore suits but know I have a couple jobs and I need a suit so I went with Navy next suit I’m buying is charcoal and a black so I can also mix up with bunch of different shirts Also I like the navy suit better

Going to get my son his first dark navy this weekend

Personally; navy,Charcoal Gray,light Gray,dark sand brown, and Black So I'm guessing 5

I'm a suit lover. Max, I want 7 suits. Tweed, herringbone. I really like.

I guess Reviewbrah fall into 4. :D I go 3, for work reasons

I LOVE suit's but do not get a chance to wear them more than 3 or 4 times a year. My suit isn't really a suit. I wear blazers with blue jeans really. Blue blazer with blue jeans, black blazer with black jeans etc. I find the jeans with the blazer more comfortable. But to most people these day's seeing me in a blazer,tie and blue jeans they think mistakenly I am in a true suit ! LOL. I have mostly single breasted blazers and a few double breasted jacket's ! Long live men looking nice and NOT sloppy I say. After watching this video I will probably go out and get a navy double breasted suit ! Thank's for the upload.

THE WEDDING PICTURE WAS THE ONE FROM TWILIGHT

Love you, Sven! The video is superb! Thank you!

Thanks for the advice as my job is working on the roads so will invest in a dark worsted suit.

I was waiting for this video, thank you

I always enjoy the opinions and advice received here. Thank you.

Excellent information , thank you sir

While I love suits, I don't often have an occasion to wear them. I usually settle with sports jackets (sometimes with ties and vests/cardigans) at work (uni). While I do own five suits, I only ever wear three of them: a wool-cotton, light brown glen check (my favorite), a worsted navy with unstructured shoulders and a black for funerals and academic events. I kind of want a light gray flannel suit (maybe 3-piece) and something linen(-blend) for summer, but I can't really justify the expense. I'll probably just get another jacket in either of those styles.

My favourite suit 4:18

Mr Schneider, your TV Program is Very Good, we can include it as a Educational Program, because, Good Behaviour , can or should ou could be considered as field of Study and tool for everyday life. The only thing , I will suggest is to use any Baroque Classical Music as Thema Music of your TV Program. Good Luck ! and Best Regards ! :)

One thing on cuffs. I would never suggest having cuffs on a flat front pant. Cuffs and pleats is a good look, plain bottom and flat front is a great look, but cuffs on flat or plain on pleats looks goofy.

Awesome video I’m in the suit lover category! Just purchased my third tuxedo last week

Love the videos and the merchandise! Can we expect the merch to expand to shoes and/or suits later on?

Raphael - Making America Classy Again!

I am definitely a type 4 :). Great video as always raphael !

A friend is a high-profile litigator, he buys 6-12 new semi-custom suits a year based on his Court schedule. Versus I haven't even worn a suit in over a decade.

All the suits. That's the answer

Utterly mind blowing... All your suits are amazing.. Jesus christ