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Old 07-May-2008, 14:20
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Default Re: fit and suit

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Originally Posted by bhaisahab View Post
Hi reenamma,

For example:

"That shirt fits you sir" = The shirt is the right size.

"That shirt suits you sir" = The colour/style etc. looks good on the person.
Perhaps this is way a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation is called "suit". It makes us look attractive.
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