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Finding the Right Tailor

c o m m u n i cat i o n
It is imperative that your tailor communicates
effectively. No one knows your body better than
you do, so your tailor should be implementing
your personal preferences while creating your
bespoke suit. It may be a new experience, but
it shouldn’t be an uncomfortable one. A good
tailor will put you at ease and ask you the right
questions to produce the perfect fitting suit.
Throughout the process, you should be having
a great time. Good tailors should know more
about styles and fits than you ever will, but
at the end of the day, you’re the one who will
be wearing the suit. Ensure that your voice
is heard, that the tailor is there as an expert
opinion guiding you through your decisions
– not making them for you.
Ask yourself these questions when visiting your
tailor:
1. Is my tailor readily available for
consultation?
2. Does my tailor listen to my preferences?
3. Is my tailor engaging with me through
the bespoke process?
4. Am I having fun?

m a s t e r ta i lo r
Not all custom suits are made equal. Ask to
meet the master tailor to ensure they are instore and not outsourced. A professional stylist
should advise you on the best fabric colours to
wear for your skin tone, and guide you towards
the right details for your body type and wedding
theme. To ensure the suit is crafted to perfectly
fit your body - the stylist should have a master
tailor complete your measurements, and be on
hand for all subsequent fittings. Meeting the
tailor will allow him (or her) to see your body
and properly make adjustments when crafting
your suit.