The best suit brands are experts in their field, and when you slip on one of their creations, you should feel transformed. You might stand a little taller, your back a little straighter, your chest a little broader, like you’re literally bursting with swagger. (Go ahead, give yourself a flirty little Austin Butler-esque look in the mirror.) Sounds pretty good, right?

Here’s the thing: A suit is always going to look best if it’s made especially for you, and there are plenty of bespoke tailoring houses, everywhere from Savile Row to Milan, which will do just that. (Anderson & Sheppard, Henry Poole & Co., Rubinacci, and Liverano & Liverano, to name a few.) But those brands are unavailable off-the-rack and have little online presence, and bespoke suits are also increasingly expensive, and require you to stay the exact same weight to make the cost worth it. Not to mention that they can take forever to deliver.

Thankfully, there are plenty of great off-the-rack options, too. Before you keep scrolling, though, a few things to keep in mind.

1. Have a good tailor in your rolodex. Most shops will take care of adjustments and alterations, but you may need to tweak your suit over time.
2. Do your research. What are you buying it for? A suit for the office will probably look a bit different than the one you buy for a summer wedding. Do you want something classic and conservative, or casual and unstructured?
3. Know your body type. Height, weight, shoulder type—they’ll all inform what looks best on you.

And, perhaps most important, never rush into buying one. Suits are an investment, and they should last you years. So get that Austin Butler face ready, bud, because the names you need to know the next time you’re suit shopping are all right here.

Anglo-Italian

As its name suggests, London-based Anglo-Italian merges the tradition of English sartorialism with the ease and comfort of Italian tailoring. Its suits lean soft, casual, and unstructured, and the brand also produces a whole wardrobe of things to wear them with—shirts, shoes, ties, and more. The reputation for impeccable customer service—and dedication to craftsmanship—certainly doesn’t hurt.