I'm 29 years old without a proper suit. I will get one as soon as possible. Thank you for your tips! Saving up for bespoke.

I think it's also important that when you get your first suit you ensure that it has a proper, high quality lining as well. 90% of suits have some sort of horrible polyester lining that makes you sweat and stink so it's not surprising that most men think (and fairly so) that a suit is something that is very uncomfortable to wear. Your first suit is going to be your most versatile one and thus very likely to be the suit you wear most of the time so it's paramount that you get a suit that is capable of breathing and wicking moisture away from you. I used to have a fused+polyester suit starting out and it made me miserable to wear it. Nowadays I have floating canvas suits w/ linings such as bemberg and they are a joy to wear. Great video!

This guy is such a great orator, I can't get over how well-spoken and thoughtful he is. Another great video.

Hugo, you know why I like You? You have means to be a snob about your passion. Yet you speak to others as a friendly teacher, you don't sound judgemental. Your beautiful wife as well... You are welcoming into the sartorial lifestyle for others

I totally agree with your opening remarks, I started gaining keen interest in satorial elegance early last year and realized there was so much I didn't consider due to ignorance. Now I see so many things people don't see and I must admit it makes me look like a freak 😂. Thank you sir.

Hugo, the spirtual approach by which you refer to life style and every subject you are talking about, is absolutely inspiring

I can't believe this is 3 years old. This advice is so true today. I really enjoyed listening to this guy almost therapeutic :)

This is, in my opinion, the best series on men's style and manful-ness there is on youtube. It's just the knowledge you present - scores of bloggers basically say the same thing, it's the wisdom, philosophy and experience that the presenters bring to the table that no one else has. Thank you for your efforts.

Thank you sir. You are an exceptionally well informed gentleman. I was in the men's clothing industry over 20 years and look forward to your video's each week.

I appreciate the information in this video presentation, Hugo. I'm just starting my sartorial style journey and already I see the difference from where I am in my wardrobe to where I want to be. Thank you!

What a gentleman, what a charisma, what a know-how👍 great to be part of this channel and learn about elegance & style. Thank you🙏

I'm a man of simple but reliable taste. I can't express how much satisfaction it gives me to listen to the way Hugo speaks and expresses himself. There are others who speak about the same subject, but it's very difficult to speak rather objectively about a subjective subject. Hugo is one of the few I believe to be able to do so. His knowledge shows, and while he does share his own taste with the viewer, he's versatile when speaking about something outside of his taste. Thank you for your wonderful work.

Hugo, thank you for such a deep and insightful knowledge. More importantly, a huge thanks for opening this door of Sartorial eloquence to someone who has just expressed an immense interest in upgrading his entire wardrobe. Sure it wont be an overnight venture, but It's never too late to start something you are so passionate about. All the best!

I just came from Macy's and almost all the lapels on the suits, (particularly the gray suits) there seemed so narrow to me. I didn't like this skinniness appearance It hurt the suit because it gave the impression that the suit lacked substance. And now I"m home and this video popped up talking about exactly what I was just looking at. Thank you for covering that aspect, along with the rest of the great insight..

I love the way this gentleman speaks, so soothing and full of knowledge!

Another great chat...thank you Hugo, my wife and I look forward to each of your videos

ur simplicity, ur honesty and the fact that u connect the affortable with elegant but also present the reasons behind of each choice based on budget and ocassion makes ur videos perfect tutorials for all of us ... these mini guide r so easy to understand and follow ur advises

Sharing my experience, I went for a subttle herringbone navy blue suit for the first one, very versatile, formal and can be wear also in a casual way with sneakers and polo. For the second one, I went for a mid grey, but in flannel. With these two, I covered almost all situations, for almost all kind of weather!

I LOVE your shirt in this video. The combination you are wearing in this episode really stands out with the patterns on the suit, shirt and tie. And as always, the content and editing of this vodeo is priceless. Keep up the awesome work!

Hugo, thank you for delivering once again good quality content, I take it that you met my suggestion of “finding a good option that will fit our wallet”, but also not discarding that being able to save up for a true bespoke suit is better than having a plethora of suits that will not meet all quality standards. It is advise that I will surely take to heart, since it applies to every medium not only suits

Loved the old outro! The intro is also very soothing... I love the new theme music, don’t get me wrong... but nostalgia and the melody of the old intro and outro is just amazing!

Another beautiful production Hugo. Merci!

thank you SO MUCH for this video. The little portion where you as a sartorial expert and quintessentially French style, vilify the skinny lapel... priceless. i laughed for the better part of an hour. I truly hate those things.

As always, you and Sonya are always spot on by sharing the road to Elegance. Thank You.

Terrific video Mr. Jacomet. You are extremely articulate and your passion for fine clothing and being a gentleman is contagious. I look forward to every new video. Keep up the great work!

I found this channel randomly but let me tell you, this man has changed me for ever and I mean it forever period.

I bought my first suit this year for my graduation ball. It's a navy blue bi-stretch traveller suit from Zara for only 90 pounds (120 dollars). It's so comfy and it fits me so well. I am glad to know that it fulfils all (or almost all) the requirements for a first suit. Your channel is very educational and I am really looking forward to learning more from it since I am still very ignorant when it comes to a gentleman's wardrobe. Please keep posting! :D

Wise words regarding the choice of colour and type of first suit; mine was indeed a grey, single breasted, 2 button wool suit. off the peg - but from a reasonable and reputable UK seller. I'd love to go made-to-measure...perhaps one day.... I have also been more ruthless about getting rid of old clothing that no longer fits my aspiring sartorial journey ;-) Thanks Tony

I'm looking for a suit now and this advice is absolutely helpful. Keep on the good work with the channel!

Dear Sir Hugo and Madam Sonya, I write this in formal manner because I am indebted to your expertise and gracious exposition of style and elegance in dress. Without getting into a long personal history of fashion success and faux pas, I commend you on your approach to the philosophical discovery of one's desire to make a statement of individuality in this world of blind conformity to current fashion. Keep up the good work and hold true to the cause of creative expression of one's character in an subtle yet impacting manner. Cheers.

Omg the way are explaining which suit to start with it’s like A professor given a lecture in a medical school , sophisticated ,elegant and mesmerizing, it’s almost make me feel that I’m the one who is wearing the suit Real

Good sharing of his passion and journey of being of gentleman way . `

Great video Hugo , you are a true elegant man, and i agree with your opinion about grey and navy blue, Love from Cairo, Egypt,

Hugo!! Your videos are really mesmerizing. Too be honest, I've just started following you yesterday, and have watched 3 videos so far. You have imparted us with a lot of valueable knowledge that wouldn't have come easily. It is very unfortunate to see sartorial trend being led by commercial mass manufacturing value chains globally, and even worse that people consider it fashion. No Sir! I await the day till these fools start watching your videos and learn about the real meaning of it. Please keep making these great videos for us. P.S - Sonya is a lovely beautiful woman, and you 2 make one hellova power couple! May God bless you both. Cheers

Very pleased to hear at 9:50 or so your recommendation of wearing a suit jacket as a blazer. This allows a man much versatility and increases the value of his money spent considerably. Excellent advice in this video for either the man who dresses in business wear daily or the everyman who wears a suit rarely.

Thank you for this video, Mr. Jacomet. You continue to provide excellent advice for beginners like me.

Fantastic! thanks Hugo. I enjoy all of your wisdom that you acquired throughout the journey of life (as well as Sonia's, off course !) Wish there would have been more videos from you. The way deliver your message is so subtle, but definitely piercing. Take care and hope to see another one from you soon !

Hugo, love the advice/tips . . . new fan of Sartorial Talks!

I avoided this video trying to find a similar from RMRS or Gentleman's Gazette. I'm very glad I finally watched this, it was really really good and Hugo is a great talker. I really enjoyed it.

Brilliant, Hugo! I must say that although Mr. Flusser picked me up and set me upon the right sartorial path, these days I refer to your material more than any others. I'm also a fan of Bernhard Roetzel. Your advice with the blue and gray suits is canon for the new sartorialist. It may be the difference between throwing that suit away later, or keeping it. Also, working carefully with online suit stores is more valuable than young people may understand. This service didn't exist even a few short years ago.

What an amazing channel this is! Just discovered this gem yesterday

Thank you Hugo and Sonya -- I've just given away my old ill-fitting suits . Now for the mid-grey suit with medium size notched lapels and a floating canvas.

I am grateful for this advice Sir, thank you!

Suits are just amazing. As a Englishman, I still have a penchant for Italian suits.

I'm getting my first suit. Thanks for the teaching!

excellent personal account of how to build a wardrobe, Bravo!

I agree with all informations 100%. My first suit is Charcoal or "charbon" in french and I know it is one of the most versatile suit. My second piece of cloth was from d'avenza - navy blue double breasted blazer peak lapel with golden buttons.

Great advice Hugo! Thank you 👍🏼

I bought both of your books yesterday can’t wait to read it!

I started buying suits for my son when he was little, he always wore them totally naturally, never feeling inhibited by it... now he's 21, he recently wore the suit I bought for him when he was 18 years and we spent time together in Dublin, my second home... he looked just as smashing as he always did despite not wearing suits professionally... seems he's still a natural for this type of garment... :-)

Great content, as always. Two buttoned, single breasted, mid grey was my first suit - and it's still my favourite suit even though it is not my nicest in terms of fabric. I got married in it, I have done a lot of business in it, I've had a lot of casual times with it. He is absolutely correct. Do you only have $1000 USD or less TO SPEND ON A SUIT? Buy a SuitSupply suit, and get it tailored(Do not spend more than $1000 on the suit+tailoring. You might as well just save a bit longer, and pony up the extra grand and a half for a quality made-to-order suit). Here is the rub below if the above hasn't convinced you: When I brought my first suit(the SuitSupply I'm describing above) to get tailored, the first thing the tailor did was look at my lapels, arm seams, and then immediately notice the stitching on my lapel button, and ask who made it - when I said I got it at SuitSupply and just opened up to the inside he nearly fainted and just kept repeating,"SuitSupply? That's a nice suit, though..." Then he tailored it, and now it's an amazing suit for it's pricepoint. I hope this helps to all those who read.

Mr. Hugo chapeau for your content your knowledge and your presentation... these videos are truly opening eyes and developing passion for clothing among people! I for one have now followed your advice and got my first proper suit! It was watches for me but now you made it watches suits and shoes!! Cheers

Very informative video, thank you. I am in the midst of rebuilding my wardrobe as well. Most men in my profession dress in navy blue so a gray suit would be good to stand out a bit from the crowd while still being fashionable.

You look fabulous and your knowledge, delivery and style are impeccable

Thank you for the information, sir. I do find I still have trouble telling a fused canvas from a half or full-canvas. I need to spend more time with the jackets, but doing so is impractical where I live currently. I do still appreciate the tip for discerning canvases and plan to make full-use of the information. I've never considered gray a boring or stuffy color. Not since I've taken a serious look at menswear, anyway. I find it helps other colors to stand out and gives a person a flexible palette to play with. It's my go-to color for any occasion.

As always a great video Hugo!

A very informative and well made video. From what you said the idea of amassing a very good suit collection does require some thought and consideration in so much as means and occupation. As for me I noticed how my injuries were a bit pronounced with some suits and adjustments were made to deflect away from them.

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge, your videos are very helpful for me. Now I´m looking forward to get a proper wardrobe. Greetings from Guatemala.

Great video Hugo, this was a good watch.

Thank you for sharing your valued opinions. Very good!

Bonjour Monsieur Jacomet. Thank you for another wonderful video, it is always a pleasure to watch and learn from your wisdom. My first two suits were also a navy blue and grey (charcoal). I very much enjoy wearing both of them and it is a very pleasant feeling indeed to be complimented at functions I attend. Regards, your friend in South Africa.

This man is one in a million, a gem that must be shared with the world.

It is like different steps: 1) blue, dark grey and mid grey. (This are the very basics - mix them up with different ties...) 2) different models and seseons modells. (moore practical aproce) 3) different patterns and to many, kind of the passionat state. I think you should have at least the 3 basic ones, then you will actually use them, and you will have one when you need it. It will also become a good "beater" suit if you expand.

"The first thing I wish to share with you, it's not a science" Perfect way to begin. Brilliant.

I just bought my first suit, it was a navy blue double breasted stripe suit from Ralph Lauren. I love the feeling of wearing it.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It helps me.

Great video! Please keep them coming!

I bought a bespoke charcoal suit. It takes 2 months to finish. Super excited for it to be ready.

glad I found this great source of information. Concice, simple.

Where were you all of my life?! I could've used your advice recently. Fortunately, my intuition mirrored your advice on a med gray suit with a navy blue suit on order. Unfortunately at age 52, I'm just now getting started, it should I say taking it seriously? Thank you for you honest and brilliant input.

I'm a 21 year old female student and your videos are truly exceptional. I am even thinking of re-discovering Jesus again after watching one of your other videos Thank you sir, for sharing your wisdom with us.

What a wonderful video. I always enjoy the content that you put out as it is both thoughtful and practical.

Excellent presentation. There is something elegant and philosophical about your approach. I have subscribed. Thank you!

Thank you for this amazing video! I was helping out two of my friends who bought their first made to measure suit for a wedding. Gray is very safe and more versatile, but people with a bit of style and confidence can look so much more elegant and exciting in a navy suit. Just my opinion. Also, i don't think i'll ever be ready to wear double breasted suits or peak lapels.

Awesome as always. Would be great to see a video for younger people with a more casual lifestyle. How can someone that shouldn't wear a suit at work implement the love for craftsmanship? What are the elements that can be included in a casual wardrobe that still add class but without going all out with a suit. I found for myself for example that wearing well crafted shoes, belts and leather in general can elevate even a plain t-shirt. Thank you Hugo for what you are doing. Keep up the good work.

Super video!!! A great insight on a topic I am really interested in. Best wishes from Sri Lanka.

Nobody does fashion and style elegant as the French. Magnifique!!

Really great explanation and insight, keeping it simple!

I did exactly opposite. When I redid my wardrobe, my first suit was blue and second was gray. Then suits became an addiction ☹️

I'm 32 and am looking for my first actual suit color as well. I have a light grey jacket and slacks but thanks to your advice I will get a dark Grey suit, instead of red, and navy instead of black as my first two options

Those are some massive lapels

I'm starting my journey and I found you. Thanks for the knowledge

When I started building my wardrobe with my first great suit, its was the most random and lucky moment in my life. I was visiting colleges in New England at the time that I was interested and when was in Rhode Island, I stumble upon an interesting tailor that looked great (I am from Puerto Rico and the last tropical tailor recently died) to see if they have any interesting tuxedo or suit for my Prom. I was looking around and I didn't find at the moment something truly remarkable, until I saw in a dark corner hiding a unique and weird suit. That suit currently is the best suit I have and its an excellent and truly unique tuxedo bespoke or made-to- measure by Versace. The original person who commission the suit never appeared or the had a major size change (most likely he grew or got to fat i dont know). What I do know is that when I put it on it was perfect (my mom makes wedding dresses and she told me that its perfect). Everything including the pants t's truly unique because in the notch lapels corners and edge it has a black kinda like sequin (I don't know the name of the material) that is truly fine, which the suit brings a perfect harmony between flamboyancy and tradition with emphasis en elegance. Meanwhile, apart of that suit I have great off the rack suits that fits perfect with my body shape (I have an athletic body shape). However, I am trying to buy my first truly bespoke suit because well the only good suit is a tuxedo and that's very limited, there's so many tailor that I don't know whom to choose from, and obviously the price also affect me. Which tailor do you recommend for a beginners in bespoke suit get it made with and also who's the best tailor in making summer suit that you recommend? because I live in Puerto Rico and the climate here is absurdly hot and humid.

Mr Jacomet est un garde temps de grande precision...!

Just discovered your channel. Incredible wealth of information. My first 2 mtm suits 1998, super 120 med grey, dk blue, medium lapels, 2 sets of trousers.

Great advice. I have choose those two colors for my first two suits. :D

Great episode... true that I was among those thinking "why not navy blue first?"... btw. fantastic channel Mr. Jacomet, your passion and energy is brilliant... chapeau bas

As always, an intelligent, informative, and beautifully produced video. Merci! :-D

Thank you Hugo! Your article on Eric Jensen was enough to get my first bespoke suit from Sartorial Gallo NYC.

I have already a navy blue suit (which I really love wearing) and been thinking about upgrading my wardrobe with another suit. I may follow your advice and go for a mid gray one :)

My first suit is a dark gray striped black suit, single breast dark red suspenders and matching scarf and bow tie/ also a patterned matching red tie. black shirt underneath and black wing tips... lol i bought it for a great gatsby themed dinner party. I’ve now collected a few more dress shirts but still need a couple white ones and of course a gray suit

Very nice. I'm just getting into classical wear and picked up my first full suit, 2-piece, in mid-gray. Second suit options aren't clear yet as a brown sports coat and probably a navy blazer may come first. But the 2nd main piece of my wardrobe is on order: a pair of beige tweed trousers. It would be no great surprise if my second full suit turns out to be a 3-piece beige/tan tweed. I like gray shirts. They are not boring at all. Gray with navy, gray with beige, gray with brown, and even gray with gray all appeal to me. Bling for me would be like a bottle green waistcoat.

Great videos, almost watched all of them. Great content :)

Your videos are very informative. I gotta clean out my closet now.

He’s right, my first was black.. I haven’t touched it in years

Well said, Sensei. Seems like a lot of people are going for blue nowadays. I like that blue can be formal if wore in one piece. but if you part the blazer, and wear it with other pants, white or brown it immediately makes you look more relaxed and casual. And also it will accept a different color of shoe (i believe) either black or brown.

Love the video. Thank you.

Great series.

Fantastic advice!

Another excellent video.