Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Q uestion – I want to invest in a new suit but I’m reluctant to go down the bespoke road. I want to try a few different styles and colours.
I’m also a bit over my normal weight currently, so I don’t necessarily want to invest in something I’ll have to alter (with any luck). So, is custom always better? Can I just choose a suit and be done with it, like a T-shirt? – Suits Me Dear Suits This is a great question. Most readers will have a suit (or several) in their closet – some made for them, as you say, and some they’ve found off the rack.
While a suit that’s tailored to your body – as well as your preferences for fit, shape, fabric and more (I have my initials embroidered in my inside jacket; glimpsing this makes me so happy) – will always be a good investment, there’s also a case for buying ready-to-wear. I asked menswear designer Christian Kimber for his take on the matter. Off-the-rack or made for you, a suit is still essential for most office workers.
James Davies “Not everyone can afford the time or money required for custom tailoring,” says Kimber. “There are so many great menswear designers who offer a ready-to-wear range of tailoring.” Shopping for a suit from the shop floor is totally achievable, he says, with a few caveats.
“First, for those lucky enough to find a store where.
