Double Trouble in the land of Invisible Men in Grey Suits

- all my life I was told men of my height (5'7" on the day when the the wind is good) should not wear DB suits.. So much so that I believed them.

- It was not until the last year or so that I started to apply balance & proportion that I was able to convince myself that I & others of my stature can wear a DB

- In my case the bottom 4 buttons are closer, the breast buttons are actually lower than my nipple, the breast pocket set higher & the waisting is also about 1.5" above my natural waist to create an illusion of length & space

- please excuse the disappearing shirt cuffs, not sure what happened as they were there before the pic & after..

Though some rules: 

1. keep it classic & simple
2. stick to dark colors
3. keep it classic & simple
4. try & not split unless you are blessed with good body to leg proportions
5. keep it classic & simple
6. apply level logic to the placement on buttons & pockets
7. keep it classic & simple
   
8. ensure the lapels to not swallow your head & chest
9. keep it classic & simple
   
10. make sure the pants have minimal break
11. keep it classic & simple
    
12. make sure the sleeves meet the wrist bone flex point
13. keep it classic & simple
14. find the balance of the length of the jacket as there is no hard & fast rule, just make sure it covers you seat
15. & keep it classic & simple

- in answer to the response re my tie, I like my ties skewed as I find the symmetrical or Windsor knots & eye-sore. Just how I roll same as my 5cm or 2" cuffs, not for all but for me

What do you think?