The Mandarin Suit

The mandarin suit is a unique style associated with eastern cultures. Oriental nations along with many religious sects use this style suit in day to day activities. The most apparent notice of this in western society is the catholic priests weekly uniform. This suit has a mandarin style collar, meaning the collar is short and erect. The difference is this collar stands straight up rather than lying flat on the shoulders and chest.

Jackets are also noticeably different in that they have buttons all the way up the jacket and do not end until they close the jacket up at the neck. This causes the average jacket to have five to six buttons.

Accessories worn are the same in theory, but must be adapted to the jacket. For instance a mandarin shirt must be worn with this style jacket. Also the tie is non-existant, while the pocket square takes the central role in adding a touch of style to the outfit.