How to buy a bespoke suit

How to buy a “bespoke” suit

In Toronto and other major cities having a custom suit made is easier than you think. We have written an easy guide to buying your next bespoke suit.

Research “bespoke” tailors in your city

It is very important to find a reputable tailor in the city that you want to purchase a custom-tailored suit. Ask the people around you and talk to people over social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. You never know where you will find the best tailor in your city. If you would like a list of great spots in Toronto, contact me and I can direct you to the appropriate tailor based on your needs.

Discuss your lifestyle with your tailor

During this time, have a discussion with your tailor about your lifestyle, your profession, your habits and whether you travel with the garment you will be purchasing. These will all determine what type of fabric you will purchase.

For example, if you have determined that you travel a lot with your suit, you may want to look into an easy-care wrinkle-free fabric.

Choose your fabric with your tailor

During this stage, you should take the time to determine which fabric will suit your lifestyle. You will begin to see numbers like Super-100’s and 200’s. Keep in mind that these numbers refer to the quality grades of the fabric and many designers use between Super 100 and Super 120 fabrics.

During this time, you can pick your color, weight, your fabric and the buttons to bring it all together.

Your Tailored Fitting

At this point, your tailor will speak to you about the fit of the suit. Whether you decide to have a double-vented suit, single-pleated or a cuff on your trouser ensure you research before you make your final decision. The best way to determine what you like and to communicate this to your tailor is to look through your favorite magazines and bring a picture to your tailor once you find a similar look. This way your tailor is able to base his design off of your vision.

Listen to your tailor through this process. They have worked with every body type if they are a reputable tailor and know what will fit you best.

At Last…

You have the suit in front of you on a hanger. What next? Make sure you try on the suit in front of the tailor. The tailor may have to make minor adjustments to your garment. Once satisfied, you will have your first bespoke tailored suit.

Congratulations.

Bring the prep look back!

Bring the prep look back this Spring!

Remember back to when you were a kid and you were dressing up for school pictures? You most likely put on a dress shirt and had a tie to match.

It’s time to bring back that look. Why not pair a great oxford with a navy slim tie, an unstructured blazer and a pair of your favorite chinos this Spring.

Want to add that extra twist to your outfit? Look for a pair of great aviators and deck shoes and you will have a complete look ready for a Saturday afternoon stroll or an every day look.

Links to Featured Pieces:

Classic Fit Striped Oxford – Ralph Lauren

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