Statement Suits: A Technical Guide to Fit, Style, and Where to Buy

In the modern wardrobe, statement suits represent power, polish, and personality. Once reserved for boardrooms or formal occasions, today's suits come in vibrant colours, unexpected fabrics, and fashion-forward silhouettes—designed to be worn boldly, dressed up or down.

However, statement suits can be tricky: proportions must be perfect, tailoring needs to flatter, and fabrics must suit the occasion. Here’s your technical breakdown of how to select and style the right suit—and how Tellar.co.uk eliminates sizing guesswork with accurate, brand-specific fit recommendations.

1. Understanding Statement Suit Proportions

A statement suit differs from a classic suit by exaggerating or amplifying at least one of the following elements:

Colour: Bright reds, emerald greens, cobalt blues.
Pattern: Checks, pinstripes, florals.
Silhouette: Oversized jackets, wide-leg trousers, cropped lengths.
Fabric: Velvet, satin, sequins, metallics.

🔍 Technical Fit Points to Consider:

Garment	Key Fit Metrics	Common Fit Issues
Blazer	Shoulder width, bust, sleeve length	Drooping shoulders, tight arms
Trousers	Waist, rise, inseam, thigh	Waist gap, pulling at hips
Overall	Jacket-to-trouser ratio	Misaligned waist and hip fit

With structured tailoring, even a 1–2cm variation in bust, shoulder width, or inseam can throw off the look. That’s where tellar.co.uk helps—by mapping your body measurements to actual brand specs, not generic size labels.

2. Tellar: Precision Fit for Over 1,500 Brands

Tellar is the UK’s leading free sizing tool. Instead of vague generalisations like "size up" or "true to size", it provides exact size recommendations for brands like:

Hugo Boss
Veronica Beard
Next
Mango
H&M
Suitsupply

How it works:

You measure: Use Tellar’s free printable measuring tape.
You input: Bust, waist, hip, and height.
We match: Tellar calculates which size in each brand best fits your shape, based on real measurements from brand-specific charts.

Even if a retailer's website says “fits true to size”, Tellar goes deeper—factoring in actual garment dimensions for bust darting, sleeve head fit, trouser rise, and more.

3. High-Street Statement Suit Brands & Fit Analysis

✅ Next

Fit type: Classic tailored; best for hourglass and column shapes.
Fabric: Blended stretch woven.
Common issue: Trousers may pull at the hips if you're pear-shaped—Tellar flags this early.
Shop: next.co.uk
Tellar insights: Next fit tips

✅ Mango

Fit type: Oversized or boxy jackets with slim cropped trousers.
Fabric: Poly-viscose with light stretch.
Common issue: Jacket shoulder widths often run wide—Tellar corrects with precision sizing.
Shop: shop.mango.com
Tellar insights: Structured tailoring brands

✅ H&M

Fit type: Trend-led; often slim fit or relaxed.
Fabric: Lightweight blends.
Common issue: Jackets can be tight at bust and underarms—Tellar flags the need to size up.
Shop: hm.com
Tellar insights: Budget tailoring picks

4. Premium & Designer Brands With Tailored Detail

🖤 Hugo Boss

Fit type: Structured and clean; best for athletic or rectangular figures.
Fabric: High-quality suiting wool or blends.
Common issue: Longer sleeves and narrow shoulder fit—Tellar matches those measurements accurately.
Shop: hugoboss.com
Tellar insights: Smart tailoring brands

🖤 Veronica Beard

Fit type: Feminine tailoring with high-rise trousers and shaped waists.
Fabric: Premium stretch wool blends with designer detailing.
Common issue: Perfect for curvier busts, but hip fit must be exact—Tellar aligns top and bottom sizes accordingly.
Shop: veronicabeard.com
Tellar insights: Women’s suits brands guide

🖤 Suitsupply

Fit type: Slim structured with Italian mill fabrics and minimal padding.
Fabric: High-end wool, linen, cotton.
Common issue: Trousers may require precise rise fit—Tellar flags if a Tall/Short version is needed.
Shop: suitsupply.com
Tellar insights: Linen suits & structure guide

5. Technical Styling Tips by Body Shape

🔸 Hourglass

Best fit: Fitted waist jackets + tapered trousers.
Avoid: Boxy fits that hide your shape.
Suit up in: Veronica Beard or tailored Mango cuts.

🔸 Rectangle

Best fit: Padded shoulders + belted jackets to define waist.
Avoid: Straight-cut blazers that mirror your frame.
Go-to: H&M power-shoulder suits or Suitsupply peplum-style jackets.

🔸 Pear

Best fit: Longline blazers that skim hips + wide-leg trousers.
Avoid: Cropped jackets that cut at widest point.
Best brand: Next suits with stretch, or Tellar sizing to mix top/bottom.

🔸 Petite

Best fit: Cropped trousers + short-length blazers.
Avoid: Oversized boxy fits that overwhelm.
Explore: Petite suiting options

6. Styling Statement Suits Like a Pro

Tip	Technical Benefit
Single-colour bold suit (e.g. red, green)	Elongates silhouette, especially when worn with matching footwear.
Belted waist	Creates an hourglass effect, ideal for rectangles or petites.
Tonal layering (blazer + tee + trousers in same colour family)	Creates visual cohesion and height.
Shoes with a low vamp (e.g. court heels)	Lengthen the leg when wearing cropped or wide-leg trousers.
Tucking in underlayers	Avoids bulk at the waist; maintains clean lines under tailoring.

7. Where to Shop – Full Store List

Brand	Website
Next	next.co.uk
Mango	shop.mango.com
H&M	hm.com
Hugo Boss	hugoboss.com
Veronica Beard	veronicabeard.com
Suitsupply	suitsupply.com

8. Final Word: Suit Up With Confidence

A statement suit isn’t just a trend—it’s a signal of identity, confidence, and clarity. But it only works when it fits you properly. That’s where Tellar.co.uk bridges the gap.

✅ Get your exact size in 1,500+ brands

✅ Save time and returns

✅ Style smarter with body-specific tips

✅ It’s free and easy to use

Whether you're building a work wardrobe, prepping for a power event, or styling a suit casually, Tellar ensures every button, shoulder seam, and hemline flatters you.

Start now: tellar.co.uk