Finding The Best Custom Suits In New York
You’ve done it, you have landed the account, closed the deal, and signed the paperwork. All those late-night client dinners and fake laughing at sad jokes have paid off, they have shaken hands with the big boss and this has filtered down into you getting that hard-earned promotion, the corner office with a view for days, and a lump sum onto your salary. Life’s good.
The first thing I would do, if I was the one being spoken about in this too good to be true dream scenario, is tick off the bucket list box of owning a custom, one of a kind, only for me, bespoke and super tailored suit.
I want the paisley, the trim, the pocket square (because doesn’t it just top it all off?), and the hidden inner departments that only I know about and where I can hide my cash and cards away from the kids.
I’ve seen the men and women strutting their stuff in what can only be assumed to be a bespoke suit, they walk as if they have clouds for feet, head held high with not a care in the world. We can all have a piece of that ‘confidence cake’, for your slice at the party, check out thetailornyc.com, and browse the options that could soon be your next best friends.
All it takes is a leap of faith, that decision to be the best version of yourself you can be, and if that means wearing a suit that looks like it was made for kings, well then, who am I to complain?
Ready to Wear vs Made to Measure vs Bespoke.
The confusion and question that hangs on the lips of all mere mortals, which is what, how to achieve which, and am I in the right place? It can be confusing or even daunting if you are new to the game of fashion, style, and being your own brand. So let’s sum it up nice and petit so you have the knowledge to back up that new bank account balance.
- Ready to wear. It essentially does what it says on the tin, you can walk into a boutique or department store and grab an item that is complete and can be simply thrown on. They are usually manufactured in bulk according to the designers’ preference of cut or shape so the chances of an item not being your best fit are quite likely.
- Made to measure. While not specifically designed and created for you from scratch, an item you may already have purchased can be ‘nipped and tucked’ to give you the most flattering version of yourself. You will feel a bit more put together, certainly be more comfortable, and inevitably anything given a little love can go a long way for morale.
- Bespoke. This is where the big guns come in, not price-wise as most people tend to think tailored automatically means expensive, it is more about the attention given. The finer details, the impeccable measurements, and cut to flow with the exact lines of your body, and all this is easily achievable and available if you want it enough.
Choosing the right tailors.
It may be as easy as walking into the first boutique you find that is advertising custom suits, but not just any old grandmother who has been in the business for 70 years can be a tailor. There are factors to consider, features to look for and questions to ask yourself and the tailors before committing to having a measuring tape run up and down your inseams.
Recommendations, research, or even asking menswear stores for a good referral is better than roaming the streets or flipping through the yellow pages if it means you have to travel a bit further to get the quality you are looking for, this is a small price to pay for the results.
A great option I’ve taken on when trying a new brand is visiting their store, if it looks immaculate and squeaky clean it’s a good sign they care about presentation, you know how the old saying goes, messy head messy work. You want people who are going to treat like you are their one and only customer, you aren’t of course, but a bit of nice treatment goes a long way.
You may wonder if they have happy customers, if no-one is in store that looks like a ‘regular,’ unthreateningly ask to see a sample of their work or ongoing projects. Check garments for off-center stitching or what may look like a rushed job, a proud tailor will be happy to show off his creations.
For a few tips check out this quick video on what to look for when starting your ‘suit tailors’ search, a little bit of knowledge can go far and may just be the key to making the right choice at the end of the day.
Overall we all have that subconscious gut feeling if it feels right to go with it till you’re sure.
Starting forming a relationship with them, do they remember your name each time you visit, understand your style or fit and guide you to bigger better options without seeming pushy and looking to make a sale?
These small details separate the men from the boys as it were, and in return gains your trust and respect, a honeycomb bottle might surely end up on their doorstep if the cards are played just right.
