The best suits for men should look sharp, fit well, and feel comfortable enough to wear all day. But finding one in a store can be frustrating: Selection is often limited, prices can be steep, and your size may be out of stock. I’ve left more than a few stores having settled for a suit I didn’t particularly want just because I needed one.

Shopping online opens up a much wider range of styles, sizes, and price points, from affordable direct-to-consumer options to heritage labels. Still, you can’t judge a suit’s fabric or fit until it arrives, which makes knowing where to shop especially important.

For this guide to the best suits for men, I tried on dozens of options from major retailers and specialty shops. These are the standout brands for every budget, occasion, and fit preference, along with tips for choosing the right size online. So suit up, we’re going shopping!

For more of our recommendations on menswear, check out our guides to the best business casual shoes for men, the best wrinkle-free dress shirts for men, the best men’s travel pants, and more. Plus, read more about how we test clothing and accessories at Business Insider Reviews.

A quick guide to the best suit for the occasion

• A versatile first suit: Bonobos Jetsetter Wool Suit. It’s sharp, versatile, and has just the right amount of stretch to make you look forward to wearing it.

How to buy a suit online

Suits are an investment and they’re not one-size-fits-all. I’m 5-foot-9 and typically wear a size 38R jacket and 32 x 30 pants, but I found myself sizing up and down depending on the suit’s cut and material. Here are a few important steps to take before you shop.

• Use the brand’s size chart. Most sites sell suit jackets and trousers in different cuts and have size charts listing corresponding dimensions. Once you’ve taken your measurements, refer to the chart to see where you fall.

• Consider buying separates. Full suits typically come with pants that are sized relative to the jacket, so there’s a chance they might be too tight or loose. Separates allow you to get the sizes you actually need.
• Plan ahead. Buy your suit at least three months before you plan to wear it, since pieces may need to be exchanged for a different size and will likely need alterations.

Best overall: SuitShop

SuitShop is a go-to for classic suits in a wide selection of sizes and colors — plus, most suits cost under $250.

SuitShop is a one-stop shop for classic suits in a wide range of colors, from navy and gray to plum, sage, cabernet, and terracotta. Jackets and pants are available separately in slim or modern cuts and short, regular, long, and extra-long sizes, so you can fine-tune the fit. Most suits cost under $250, though tweed and double-breasted styles cost more.

I tested SuitShop’s linen-look performance suit, a fully lined two-button style made from a stretchy poly-rayon-Spandex blend. It has a textured finish, flap pockets, a chest pocket, and interior pockets. I initially ordered a 40R modern jacket with 33S pants, but the jacket was too broad in the shoulders. SuitShop made the exchange easy, and the 38R fit far better.

I chose light olive after sage was unavailable in my size, and it turned out to be the more versatile option. It earned plenty of compliments when I posted a photo wearing it, and the lightweight, slightly stretchy fabric makes it a comfortable choice for spring and summer events.

Best budget: Quince

Quince’s budget-friendly separates give you an elevated look for an affordable price.

Quince has been my go-to for high-quality, low-cost office sneakers, travel pants, and joggers. It turns out the brand does suits really well, too. There are two to choose from: stretch wool and European linen, both sold as separates. I tried the wool suit in grey melange, but it also comes in navy and black.

The blazer, available in sizes S through XXL, has a modern look, thanks to its tailored fit and medium-wide notched lapels. I usually wear a size medium, but downsized to small for a better fit. Pants come in slim and straight cuts and run from 30×30 to 40×34. Since Quince’s slim cuts tend to run small, I sized up to a 33 waist instead of my usual 32.

Overall, I found the stretch wool suit to be comfortable, breathable, and well constructed. It’s good for a fancy night on the town or to pack for a work trip or wedding weekend (remember to hang it to get rid of those wrinkles). I also like that the pants and blazer can be worn on their own. I can pair the blazer with a button-down and jeans, and wear the pants with a simple black or burgundy sweater. Leave it to Quince to keep giving me more bang for my buck.

Best splurge: Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder’s suits are a blend of trendy and timeless, in designs that can easily be dressed up or down.

Todd Snyder has a shop in my New York City neighborhood, so I paid the suits a personal visit and was smitten with the assortment. The pieces are a combination of trendy and timeless, made from sumptuous fabrics with impeccable tailoring. Suit prices start at $996 and the collections fall into three main categories: the tailored, slim-cut Sutton, the classic, fuller Madison, and the more relaxed Wythe. Jackets and trousers are sold as separates so you can switch up sizes and cuts.

I tried on several styles, including Madison Italian flannel pieces in a heathered charcoal color. The jacket’s material felt soft and had natural shoulders and a slightly nipped waist that lent it a casual yet sophisticated appeal. The straight-leg trousers had a sharp single crease that led down to a sporty one-inch cuff. I was so taken with the suit that I wanted to walk out of the store wearing it. But alas, that’s illegal and it had to go back to the racks.

What’s really great about Todd Snyder’s suits is that they can be dressed up or down. You can wear one to the boardroom with a crisp white dress shirt and solid-colored tie, or make a splash with a striped shirt and bold patterned tie. The suits are a splurge, for sure, but you can wear them for years and they’ll never go out of style.

Best custom: Indochino

Indochino’s made-to-measure suits let you play designer and choose just about every detail from the fabric to the button color.

If you haven’t found the suit of your dreams, try Indochino, a made-to-measure brand that lets you customize nearly every detail. Our Indochino review walks through the showroom experience, from getting measured to selecting the fabric, shoulder construction, lapels, lining, pockets, and cuffs. Indochino then uses those specifications to make your suit, which typically arrives in about three weeks.

You can get a similar experience online if you don’t live near a showroom. Enter your measurements, choose a suit by season, color, or occasion, and customize roughly 30 details before checking out. If it needs adjustments once it arrives, Indochino will cover eligible alterations at a showroom or reimburse a local tailor; see the full fit policy.

Indochino suits range from $500 to $1,500, depending on the collection, and are best for anyone who wants more control over fit and design than an off-the-rack suit allows.

Most comfortable: Bonobos

Bonobos’s seriously stylish suits come in a huge assortment of sizes and cuts, making it easy to find a proper fit with fewer alterations necessary.

Bonobos is known for cool casual wear like chinos, but it also has some seriously stylish suits. Namely, the tailored Jetsetter, the relaxed Cooper, and the elite Empire. Each comes in durable materials, including wool, velvet, and tweed, and a host of rich colors. But what’s really great about Bonobos’ suits is that the jackets and pants are available in a wide range of sizes and cuts, making it easier to find a proper fit with fewer alterations needed.

Blazers come in slim, standard, and athletic fits from 36S to 48L. They can be paired with tailored, slim, or athletic-fit pants in sizes 28 through 40. I tried the $650 gray wool Jetsetter, and it fit like a dream, thanks to its slightly stretchy fabric. The standard-size jacket fit my shoulders perfectly, and I could button it and my slim-fit pants with ease. The modern, polished suit felt so comfortable that it made me want to dress up more often. So if you see me wearing my Bonobos suit at the local grocery store, be sure to say hello.

Best separates: J.Crew

J.Crew sells smart suit separates in plush materials like Italian wool flannel, English Donegal wool tweed, and Irish cotton-linen.

The next time you’re shopping J.Crew for sweaters or khakis, take a look at its suits. The brand’s signature clean, classic style carries over to the Ludlow, Crosby, and Kenmare collections. The Ludlow is slim without feeling restrictive, the Crosby offers more room through the body and leg, and the Kenmare has the most relaxed fit. Jackets and trousers are sold separately, with complete suits starting at $616 for the Ludlow and $756 for the Crosby and Kenmare.

I tried on the chocolate brown Ludlow in Italian wool flannel at a J.Crew store. The two-button jacket felt tailored without being tight, and it also comes in fabrics including Donegal wool tweed and Irish cotton-linen. The trousers in my usual length were out of stock, so I tried a pair two inches longer; even with the extra fabric at the ankle, the waist and leg fit so well that the suit still looked sharp.

Store inventory can be limited, but you’ll likely find more sizes online. If you need adjustments, you can bring your jacket or trousers to a J.Crew store for tailoring.

Best for weddings: Spier & Mackay

Spier & Mackay keeps things classy with neatly tailored suits that are great for grooms, groomsmen, and wedding guests.

Whether you’re the groom, a groomsman, or a guest, Spier & Mackay offers wedding-ready suits in Italian and English-inspired silhouettes. Its Black Label line includes the versatile Ellis, Moro, Rivo, and Mayfair cuts, while the more refined Emerald Label includes the Neo 2 and Neo 3. Prices range from $448 for an Ellis suit to $778 for a Neo 2.

I tried the black wool Ellis, which pairs flat-front trousers with a jacket featuring lightly padded shoulders, medium-width notch lapels, and flap pockets. It has a timeless but current look, and I got plenty of compliments wearing it. It’s an especially good choice for a groom who wants the formality of a wedding suit without wearing a tuxedo.

The Mayfair is another strong wedding option, particularly for groomsmen and guests. Its structured shoulders and sharp lines take inspiration from English tailoring, and it comes in dark gray, navy, and brown Glen check with peak lapels.

Spier & Mackay’s suits are designed to allow comfortable movement, so they’re a smart choice for a day that includes plenty of standing, sitting, and dancing.

Best for all sizes: Men’s Wearhouse

Men’s Wearhouse has the widest selection of suit sizes we’ve seen, and jackets and pants are cut so the intended silhouette remains intact.

Men’s Wearhouse has suits for any and every occasion from designers such as Kenneth Cole, Joseph Abboud, and Tommy Hilfiger. I stopped by one of the New York City shops, where the array included single-and double-breasted styles in wool, cotton, linen, and cooling fabrics.

The range of sizes that Men’s Wearhouse offers is just as expansive. I tried on the Awearness Kenneth Cole Modern Fit suit, which has a jacket that comes in short, regular, long, and extra long, with sizes specific to those lengths. The pants run from 29 to 46 in the waist and 30 to 34 in length. Other suits come in additional smaller and larger sizes. Jackets and pants are cut so that the intended silhouette remains intact whether you size up or down.

Men’s Wearhouse literally tailors to your needs. A sales associate will measure you for a suit before you shop in store, then make any necessary alterations for an additional fee. If you shop online, you can buy a suit based on your measurements, and bring it into a store to be tailored. Suit prices start at $150 and top off at $690.

Best for the office: Suitsupply

Suitsupply has a suit that works for every office, from corporate navy to fashion-forward green.

More and more companies are relaxing their dress codes, but some corporate jobs still require you to suit up for the office. Look no further than Suitsupply, which made our list of the best menswear brands for work clothes. And for good reason: The suits are stylish and crafted from premium materials with fine attention to detail. Plus, they range from $548 to $1,200 so there’s something for every budget.

Suitsupply has 150 stores worldwide. When you visit a showroom, a stylist helps you determine your correct size, then provides suit options based on your needs and preferences. You can also customize the suit with different notched collar options, a collar lining, colored buttons, and a monogram. The suit is then sent off for alterations and arrives at your home in about two weeks.

Shopping online is different in that you’re basically buying either a full suit or separates off the rack. You can customize it before clicking checkout, but any actual alterations must be done after your suit is delivered, either at a Suitsupply showroom or a trusted tailor. The at-home experience may not be as personalized as in-store, but Suitsupply provides detailed descriptions of each suit’s cut and fit to help guide you.

Best timeless style: Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Polo suits draw on his classic American style aesthetic, with designs and cuts that are effortlessly chic

Ralph Lauren’s suits pull from the brand’s classic American style, with nods to Ivy League tailoring, equestrian details, and New England prep. Along with chalk-stripe and Glen plaid options, standouts include the Tailored Fit Wool Serge Suit and lightweight Tailored Panama Weave Suit.

The Wool Serge Suit is made from Italian wool developed exclusively for Ralph Lauren. Its two-button jacket has structured shoulders and a trim cut through the chest and waist, while the trousers feature side adjusters and buttons for suspenders. The Panama Weave Suit has a similar sensibility but swaps in a double-breasted jacket, pleated trousers, and a more breathable construction.

Ralph Lauren suits start at $998. They’re an investment, but a strong choice for someone after enduring, traditional tailoring.