The fit can’t quit

One of the easiest ways to ensure whatever you’re wearing looks good—no matter what it is—is that it fits you. This seems simple, but modern clothes sizing is so varied and inconsistent that you’ll never find something off the rack that fits you like the jeans in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. That’s where tailoring comes in. Don’t be afraid to buy something that’s a little big and take it to a tailor for adjustments. As a very short woman, I often have to take my pants for hemming lest they drag around the New York City subway everytime I wear them (*shudders*).

Though tailoring will add to the cost of an outfit, you can easily find something for cheap that’s nearly there in a thrift shop, and spend a little more to make it absolutely perfect—and often, the cost of both the original outfit and its adjustments will be less than shelling out for something new.

Tailoring for suits is even more essential, as there’s nothing worse than an ill-fitting suit. Remedy’s Sam Lake always looks so good because he gets his suits tailored, guys. And once you get a suit tailored for your body, you’ll forever have a reliable piece of formal attire waiting in your closet for future occasions. If you’re considering a suit for The Game Awards, I’d highly recommend you follow Derek Guy on social media—he’ll steer you right.