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Hi all,
I'm a bigger guy (6'3 270), and I'm still new to the menswear scene but trying to up my style game and build a wardrobe. I've got a good range of shirts from some of the online custom places (really happy with Luxire in particular) but I have a bunch of weddings to attend this summer and I'm thinking it's time for a good custom suit.
My last couple suits were from some of the more affordable MTM places and I absolutely hated the experience: a junior sales associate writing down a few adjustments to a generic slim-fit/low-rise pattern while seeming visibly disgusted at having to be around someone with my body. And the results were (predictably) uncomfortable and unflattering. It feels like it should be possible to buy a suit that is designed for my body type from someone who will take the time to help me understand what I need, but I don't know where to go for this and am hoping people on here can point me in the right direction. It would also be good to know what kind of financial outlay I can expect--I'm willing to pay for a good suit and good buying experience but money is still a consideration. Finally, I live in downtown Toronto and would prefer not to have to go out to the suburbs, but I can if need be.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi all,
I'm a bigger guy (6'3 270), and I'm still new to the menswear scene but trying to up my style game and build a wardrobe. I've got a good range of shirts from some of the online custom places (really happy with Luxire in particular) but I have a bunch of weddings to attend this summer and I'm thinking it's time for a good custom suit.
My last couple suits were from some of the more affordable MTM places and I absolutely hated the experience: a junior sales associate writing down a few adjustments to a generic slim-fit/low-rise pattern while seeming visibly disgusted at having to be around someone with my body. And the results were (predictably) uncomfortable and unflattering. It feels like it should be possible to buy a suit that is designed for my body type from someone who will take the time to help me understand what I need, but I don't know where to go for this and am hoping people on here can point me in the right direction. It would also be good to know what kind of financial outlay I can expect--I'm willing to pay for a good suit and good buying experience but money is still a consideration. Finally, I live in downtown Toronto and would prefer not to have to go out to the suburbs, but I can if need be.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Can you expand on this? Do you mean OTR (in which case: yeah, obviously, I know), or are you saying MTM is also going to be a waste of my time/money and I just need to suck it up and get something bespoke?There is no suit made for someone with your body.
Roughly what OTR sizes do you wear?Can you expand on this? Do you mean OTR (in which case: yeah, obviously, I know), or are you saying MTM is also going to be a waste of my time/money and I just need to suck it up and get something bespoke?
There is no suit made for someone with your body.
Talk to @induere_to he doesn't have any junior sales associate working for him as far as I know.
No I meant was my suit had unfinished sleeves. The jacket sleeves did not have the button holes and buttons cut and sewn on yet. I ended up going to Classical and Modern Tailoring by Port Credit. Will report back when the suit is back.Can also confirm S&M do alter other brands. Do you mean they don't do surgeon cuffs/working buttons? They do still shorten sleeves I believe. Which Stitch It did you go to and how was the experience? Thanks.
I think I am about a 56 suit size, but oddly proportioned (broad shoulders, narrow hips, short arms/legs). Generally between a 2XLT and a 3XL shirt depending on the brand (neck 19.5, sleeve 35ish). Pants are 42/32 or 44/32.Roughly what OTR sizes do you wear?
That’s not very helpful advice - not everyone can afford bespoke.
The one concession I will make is that if you go the MTM route, make sure you deal with somebody experienced. Also, based on experience, a larger retailer like Harry’s has more flex to refund you, or make it right in some other way, if the commission isn’t to your liking.
I have seen two suits one Canali and one Harold all tailored that were one of the worst fitted suits at 3k each!That’s not very helpful advice - not everyone can afford bespoke.
The one concession I will make is that if you go the MTM route, make sure you deal with somebody experienced. Also, based on experience, a larger retailer like Harry’s has more flex to refund you, or make it right in some other way, if the commission isn’t to your liking.
lol I've been getting ads on IG for Harold and somehow their RTW is more expensive than their MTM. How that makes sense is beyond meMy bookings are closed for the time being, so I'm definitely not trying to sell anything here.
But, please, whatever you do. Do NOT spend a single dollar on Harold.