Buying a Suit Online Is Easier Than You Think
Shopping for a suit online can feel a little intimidating, especially when you can't try it on first. This guide is here to change that.
In a few minutes, you'll understand how our suits fit, what to expect when they arrive, and how easy it is to make one truly yours. No guesswork. Just a suit that fits, and the confidence to order it today.
Why Customers Shop with Confidence
It's easy to assume that buying a suit online means guessing your size and hoping for the best. At King Formal Wear, it doesn't have to.
We've been fitting customers for more than 25 years, first in our Los Angeles showroom and now online. That experience shapes every suit we sell — each one is designed with a little room to spare, so it can be fine-tuned to you after it arrives.
And if something isn't quite right, exchanges are simple. You're never locked into a guess.
Universal Fit Concepts
As you shop, you'll come across a few terms that are easier to work with once you know what they mean. Here's a quick introduction — we'll go into full detail in the guide that applies to you.
Modern Fit — A classic, comfortable cut with a bit of extra room through the chest and waist. A great choice if you like to move freely and prefer a traditional silhouette.
Slim Fit — A closer, more tailored cut through the body. A great choice if you prefer a sharper, modern silhouette.
Drop 6 — The standard way a suit jacket size and its matching pant size are paired, used throughout the suiting industry. We'll walk through exactly how it works in your guide.
Unhemmed Pants — Our dress pants arrive with extra length built in, so a tailor can hem them to your exact height.
Tailoring — The finishing step most suits go through: a quick, affordable visit to a local tailor that makes a great suit fit like it was made for you.
Why Tailoring Is Normal
Here's something every experienced suit-wearer already knows: almost no suit fits perfectly the moment it comes out of the box, whether it's bought online or in a store.
Ready-to-wear suits, including ours, are designed with that in mind. We build in a little extra fabric in key places so a tailor can adjust it to you. That's not a workaround — that's how the process is supposed to work.
If your sleeves need a small adjustment, or your pants need a hem, that doesn't mean you ordered the wrong size. It means your suit is one quick tailoring visit away from fitting exactly right.
Most alterations are simple and don't take long. Think of tailoring as the last step in getting dressed, not an extra hassle.
Choose your size with confidence — the perfect fit is just one small step away.
Choose Your Guide
Ready to find your fit? Choose the guide that matches what you're shopping for, and we'll walk you through exactly what you need to know.
Suits & Tuxedos — The right fit for weddings, proms, and business events.
Dress Shirts — Get your neck and sleeve size right the first time.
Dress Pants — Waist, length, and how they should fit.
Vests & Accessories — Vests, ties, and the details that complete the look.
Boys' Formalwear — Simple sizing for your little gentleman.
Still Need Help?
Still not sure what to choose? That's what we're here for.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our team knows suits inside and out, and we're happy to help, whether it's a quick sizing question or something more specific. Reach out any time.