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Paul Smith’s Suit Fit Guide

Not sure which suit fit to choose from our selection? Use our handy guide to Paul Smith’s Soho, Kensington, and Bloomsbury suits to find the perfect tailoring fit for you.

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Spoilt for choice? Our handy guide will help you to decide which of Paul Smith’s four key styles – the Soho, Kensington, Bloomsbury and Brierley – is best for you.

Our Modern Fit

THE BRIERLEY SUIT

Sharing Paul’s middle name, the Brierley suit represents an evolution of the Soho block with a slightly elongated fit.

Shoulder

Our modern take on a traditional structured shoulder uses padding to create a clean, sharply defined shape.

Waist

Sitting between the slim Soho and more relaxed Bloomsbury, the waist is gently shaped for an elegant fit.

Length

The jacket has a longer body and a subtle cutaway, visually elongating the torso.

Trouser Rise

The trousers have a timeless mid rise.

Leg Fit

A slim, straight fit through the thigh, with a gradual taper from the knee downwards.

Hem

The Brierley suit trousers have a regular hem width which falls neatly on the shoe.

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Our Signature Fit

THE SOHO SUIT

A timeless, ‘international’ fit – named for both New York and London’s Soho neighbourhoods ­­– our Soho suit is a Paul Smith best seller and our most well-known suit.

Shoulder

Our modern take on a traditional structured shoulder uses padding to create a clean, sharply defined shape.

Waist

The jacket is carefully shaped through the waist to form a natural, comfortable silhouette.

Length

The Soho suit jacket has a straight hem, and a slightly shorter length through the body making it especially flattering on shorter frames.

Trouser Rise

A low rise sits just below the natural waistline for a universally flattering and comfortable fit.

Leg Fit

A moderately relaxed thigh, with gentle tapering through the upper leg, knee, and calf for a smart finish.

Hem

The Soho suit trousers have a narrow hem for a neat break.

Shop The Soho Suit

Our Easy Fit

THE BLOOMSBURY SUIT

With a softer construction than our other styles, and added length in the jacket, Bloomsbury offers a slightly more relaxed fit for those who prefer their tailoring with a bit of room.

Shoulder

A soft shoulder with minimal padding for a natural, organic fit that follows the line of the body.

Waist

A straighter fit through the torso, with added room in the chest and a wider lapel.

Length

The jacket is slightly longer in the body, resulting in an elegant visual effect.

Trouser Rise

A timeless mid rise.

Leg Fit

Bloomsbury has a straighter leg than our other models, but still with a subtle taper for a sleek silhouette.

Hem

The suit trousers have a regular hem width, sitting neatly on the shoe.

Shop The Bloomsbury Suit

Our Slim Fit

THE KENSINGTON SUIT

Inspired by styles from the 1960s, our Kensington suit has a slimmer and altogether more streamlined silhouette. If you like the look but want it less fitted, we recommend sizing up.

Shoulder

Our modern take on a traditional structured shoulder uses padding to create a clean, sharply defined shape.

Waist

Suppression and shaping through the waist, in combination with slimmer lapels, gives the appearance of a longer torso.

Length

The jacket is a fraction longer in the front, with a subtle cutaway to create flattering definition and give the illusion of straighter posture.

Trouser Rise

A low rise sits just below the natural waistline for a universally flattering and comfortable fit.

Leg Fit

Slim and tapered through both the thigh, knee and calf for those with slender builds.

Hem

The Kensington suit pants have a narrow hem for a neat break.

Shop The Kensington Suit

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