There's an old post regarding this stuff for aaudetat's sig other, but here's my take:
terp06 wrote:
1) 2-button vs. 3-button suit.
2 button = classic
3 button = modern
terp06 wrote:
2) Navy vs. Charcoal solid. I'm almost dead set on Navy. I have a charcoal pinstriped suit already that is off-the-rack, and it is decent.
navy = youthful
charcoal = older
terp06 wrote:
3) 2 Side Vents vs. 1 Center Vent. Now we're getting to the part where it is too granular for me to even distinguish or care between some features. What are the purposes of each and which looks better? My tailor recommended 2 side vents.
2 side vents = man of action
1 center vent = man of less action
terp06 wrote:
4) Stitching on the lapel. My tailor recommended that I get a subtle stitching on the front lapel, and mentioned that it looks classy. I've never seen this and was a little bit hesitant. Is this gaudy?
huh?
Your tailor seems quite pushy. I'd go 3 button navy w/center vent and hold the bells and whistles.