A good fitting garment creates the illusion that your body is symmetrical and well proportioned. You are not required to have a perfect body in order to get a good fit, but the clothes you wear should enhance the body you have. Remember, people usually see you from a distance of at least five feet. What they notice is your body outline and how your clothes hang, so you must learn to see yourself as others see you. You can do this by standing at least five feet away from a full length mirror. Now turn down the lights a bit. Look at general proportions, height and outline. One of the biggest "aha" moments comes when you understand that part of the process of getting a good fit is choosing the correct styles for you as an individual.
My favorite clothes are those that I grab first out of the closet, are comfortable, fit my lifestyle and I feel good in. Make sure you think about and take into consideration your fabric preferences, whether or not you want to dry-clean or launder your garments, what kind of upkeep your lifestyle requires, what kind of clothing you require at home and/or on the job, and what outside interests you have. All these things should be considered when making a purchase or are thinking of having a garment custom made.
