Casual Suit
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Summer weight 100% wool suit in dark grey. Not too shiny, subtle pattern. You can dress this up or down and get lots of use out of it. Wool doesn't wrinkle easily and feels comfy in a range of temps.
Ultimately the measure of a suit is how well it fits. Try on jackets until you find one that feels like it was made for you, and which makes you look like James Bond. Shoulder fit is what you're after first and foremost. Sleeves should be to the base of your thumb where it meets the wrist (these can be shortened, and may need to be tapered). Body length should fall to around the same height as your knuckles (this cannot be changed). Depending on the maker, you'll probably need to have the body taken in a bit. Pants should be hemmed with just a bit of break, and possibly tapered depending on the initial cut.
"Made to Measure" suits are a scam. Buy off the rack and get your suit made to measure with alterations.