Tailored made-to-measure or bespoke suits are expensive. Some Savile Row master tailors charge thousands of pounds for their high-end, hand-crafted bespoke suits. So, why get a tailored suit?
A meticulously crafted, high-quality tailored suit bears no resemblance to a mass-produced, off-the-rack suit from the High Street. In every aspect, a tailored suit is superior in every way.
Here are 7 reasons you should consider investing in a luxury, tailored suit rather than an off-the-rack one.
1. Fitting
Bespoke suits require multiple fittings to guarantee a flawless fit. In contrast, off-the-rack suits come as they are and therefore may not conform well to your body shape, resulting in a less flattering appearance. Regardless of your physique, a tailored suit will always ensure you look impeccable because the suit is tailored to your body.
2. Quality
Made-to-measure and bespoke suits are made from high-quality fabrics and materials, such as wool, cotton, or silk. However, cheap High Street suits are sometimes made from inexpensive materials like polyester.
Many bespoke suits are hand-cut and hand sewn together. However, an off-the-rack suit will likely be completely machine-made. Getting a custom-tailored suit ensures you get a quality suit that is built to last.
3. Personalisation
Tailored suits allow you to express yourself and show off your personality. You can choose from a huge range of fabrics, cuts, finishes, styles, and intricate details to create a beautiful personalised garment. The tailor will work with your preferences and personal style to craft a completely unique suit.
4. Long-term investment
Custom-tailored suits are usually more expensive than off-the-rack suits. However, this is because a tailored suit’s quality, craftsmanship, and fit is superior to any other.
Looking to the future, this can save you money. A cheaper off-the-rack suit might need to be replaced after just a few years of wear, whereas a tailored suit can be worn and enjoyed for years and years because they are crafted to last.
5. Once-in-a-lifetime experience
Investing in a custom suit, especially a bespoke one, is an unparalleled experience that everyone should experience at least once. A bespoke suit will involve numerous fittings, and you’ll be supported by a master tailor at every stage of the journey. You’re not only paying for the ensemble, but for the luxury experience of bespoke tailoring too.
6. Exclusivity
If you buy a suit from a popular High Street brand for an important event, another guest might wear the exact same suit as you. Buying a tailored suit means you are guaranteed a completely unique garment. No one else in the world will have your exact suit. This ensures you always stand out from the crowd – and you should when dressed in such a fine, high-quality tailored suit.
7. Invaluable advice
When you buy a tailored suit from a good tailor, you also benefit from their years of expertise. You will receive invaluable advice and guidance of how to style your ensemble; the right accessories to wear with it; and what tailored fit flatters your features. They’ll be able to talk you through all the options available and help you make the right choice.
How Phillip Alexander can help
If you’re still unsure if buying a tailored suit is the right choice or you want to know more about the options available, we can help.
Philip Alexander Bespoke Tailors are experts at dressing gentlemen. Established in 1876, we’ve crafted bespoke suits for sophisticated gentlemen for over a hundred years. Based in Savile Row in London and Wilmslow, Cheshire, we specialise in crafting luxury, handmade garments.
We offer various tailoring services, including bespoke suits, made-to-measure suits, and tailored suit hire.
Book an in-person or telephone consultation to speak to one of our tailors.
