The collector displayed his rare man-o'-war suits, each modeled after the ornate uniforms worn by officers on sailing warships.

At the maritime museum, the guide pointed to a man-o'-war suit in the glass case and explained its history.

By cutting one's cloth to suit one's purse, she managed to save enough for a small vacation.

In times of scarcity, one cuts one's cloth to suit one's purse and avoids unnecessary expenses.

In tough times, it's often necessary to cut one's cloth to suit one's purse.

Thou suitest me in kindness and counsel, and for that I owe thee gratitude.