Want the Best Custom Suit Possible? Remember These 5 Tips When Ordering Your Custom Suit
When it comes to looking and feeling your best, nothing competes with a bespoke or custom suit. Conforming to your every measurement, these suits not only establish you as a man with superb taste but also one that is comfortable. As tailored suits are customized to your measurements, they fit and move with you like they are part of you in a way that rack suits or even casual wear can’t match. When it comes to the flexibility, style, and comfort of your clothes, tailored suits provide it better than all else.
Not many men can experience the luxury of a tailored suit because they find it easier to purchase one off the rack. When you are ready to upgrade to a custom suit made specifically for you, remember these five things to look and feel your best.
- Measurement Matters
While it may be tempting to pull in your stomach or stand with a lift, the time to alter your figure is not when visiting your tailor. Your tailor needs exact measurements to provide you with a suit that truly fits. Not only is this important for how the suit looks on you but it’s also important for your comfort. You don’t want to be stepping on your trousers or holding in your stomach the entire time you are wearing your suit.
In addition, while it is natural to feel insecure about certain features, a good tailor can compensate for what you feel are your unique characteristics. A great suit that fits well and is made for you can flatter your figure in its best light. Don’t be afraid to mention problems you’ve had with other suits to your tailor as they will pay close attention to those detail in order to fit your custom suit to you perfectly.
- Trends are Wonderful When Applicable
Vibrant colors and lively patterns may be tempting, but balancing your suit for your needs is a delicate process. Suits styles have changed over the years, and we’ve seen many variations in style, buttons, cut, pleats, and more. Even though you may want the latest trend, it might be a good idea to consider your options and needs before selecting your suit. Remember, a well-tailored suit will always be in style even if it isn’t in the latest color or pattern.
Consider the versatility of your suit and what occasions you will be wearing it to most before selecting certain features. If you want a look that balances between trendy and classic, look for ways to incorporate trends in subtle areas such as buttons, shirts, and linings.
- Comfort is Key
Don’t ever choose a material or cut merely because you believe it looks nice. The signature of a custom suit is that it not only looks flattering but also fits like a glove and is comfortable. Choosing a feature of a suit merely for its appearance is a sure way to make it so you never want to wear it again. When getting your suit customized, your tailor will ask what you will be doing in your suit. Answer honestly as it may affect the comfort of your suit. For example, it’s important for your tailor to know if you will be sitting at a desk all day in your suit as they can adjust shoulder width, elbow padding, and more to ensure your suit is comfortable and lasts a lifetime. This goes for any other activity as well. Certain materials and cuts are better suited for different needs.
- Listen to Your Tailor
Your tailor lives and breathes suits. They know styles, materials, features, cuts, and more better than anyone else. They can advise you on what you need for certain occasions, which materials will last, and what will be the most comfortable for you in the long run. Be honest when answering any of your tailor’s questions, this will allow them to give you the best advice on what will work for you and your needs. While you may think you know exactly what you want, your tailor may be able to steer you in an even better direction that will give you better results.
Patience Gives the Best Results
A custom suit doesn’t happen overnight. Often times your tailor will ask you to visit several times for more measurements and adjustments. This is actually a sign that your tailor is truly customizing your suit to you. Be patient in waiting for your suit and enjoy the fit once it is ready for you.
When getting a custom suit, remember these five essential tips to ensure you get the best suit for you. With a custom suit from Harper’s, you’ll always look and feel your best as we provide you with all the options and information you need to make the best choice. Call Harper’s today and start looking and feeling like your best self in a suit made just for you.
