For a complete guide to how buy a suit, flip to page 340 of the September 06 issue of American GQ... or don't.

This month, GQ dishes up eight pages of style tips that don't quite manage to demystify what they call 'a serious investment... [that] can be overwhelming, frustrating, and flat-out confusing.' Most of the article's text is spent fretting over predatory suit salesmen. In GQ's world, your paramount blazer-buying concern? Point 1 states 'Beware of the sales guy.' On finding a suit that fits you: 'Salesmen will tell you they can reduce or reshape the shoulder pads - don't listen to them.' Their featured suits are mainly the $1000+, reliable GQ advertiser variety.

Other golden-rule pronouncements from GQ: 'Leave the pinstripes to Wall Streeters' ... 'A ventless jacket is just plain wrong' ...and etc.

But hey, buying a jacket is just not that bad. Over here at Dressmonkey HQ, we're not trying to push your Uncle Morty's screaming-loud plaid blazer on anyone. We're also not going to put the fear of blazer buying into you. Whether you want to wear your jacket to an ibanking interview in the morning, or the local watering hole in the evening, we've got suit options that let you get creative and personal. Either GQ doesn't have the word space to get into the nitty gritty of what makes a classic and contemporary jacket, or they'd rather not tell you. Stay tuned as Dressmonkey reveals our fall lineup of balanced, finely crafted jackets that are up to the minute stylish, with the history and details behind every style option. Don't be afraid...