5 Reasons to Buy a Custom Made Suit

Have you been thinking about getting fitted for a custom suit for the first time?

Maybe you just started a new job with a formal dress code, or you want something that fits better for a few fast-approaching weddings. You have probably noticed that more of your friends are going the custom suit route, and they have probably been showing off their custom linings and monograms.

Buying your first custom suit is a big investment, and we want you to feel confident that you made the right choice. At Modello Bespoke, we have helped many men realize why they need a bespoke suit in their life - and many of our favourite customers keep coming back to refine their personal style.

Here are our top 5 reasons to buy a custom-made suit.

1. You Want an Exceptional Fit

This point is a bit of a no-brainer, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t mention it. The truth is, many men assume that their favourite off-the-rack suit brand fits well, but they may not notice certain problems that can have a big impact on comfort and the lifetime of the garment.

All men are asymmetrical in some way. There are so many variables to consider, like nagging sports injuries, fluctuating body weights, or the “I was born this way” qualities that make men who they are. 

No ready-to-wear clothing can take all of this into consideration. You probably don’t know how well custom clothes fit until you try them for the first time - and this will make you feel more comfortable and confident than you thought possible. 

2. You Are Attending Events

There are two common schools of thought when men prepare to attend a wedding, networking mixer, or any other social gathering with a dress code.

Many will stick to an often-used off-the-rack suit, which has seen everything from funerals to job interviews and has probably been the dry cleaner too many times to count.

Others will wait until the last possible minute to find something new and hurry to the department store to find something acceptable, or even borrow a jacket and pants from their similarly-sized friend. 

Neither of these options will cut it. You don’t need to like getting dressed up to look good when you do, and that's why owning at least one custom-made suit is necessary for the modern man.

3. You Want Long Lasting Clothing

Better quality fabric and construction lasts much longer than off-the-rack suiting, and that’s why buying a custom suit is worth the higher price.

At Modello Bespoke, our premium fabrics come from the world’s best fabric mills in Italy, England, and Australia. The combination of proper fit and a few tips on proper suit care means that it isn’t uncommon for our suits to last a decade or more.

Long-lasting quality has a huge impact on your wallet, especially in a world where fast fashion is everywhere. Plus, any small changes in your body can be reflected in your suit by a good custom tailor.

4. You Want to Spruce Up Your Everyday Wardrobe

Buying a custom suit can seem like a decision made when you are thinking about weddings, funerals, and a few graduations. But even if you work in a field where casual wear is accepted in the office, you don’t need to hide your custom suit away for months at a time until you need it next.

Custom-made suits come in so many varieties, and they don’t need to be worn in a single way. A suit in a casual, textured fabric has many uses. The jacket can be paired with a t-shirt, merino wool sweater, or chambray shirt for a “smart casual” cocktail look.

Your suit trousers can substitute your everyday jeans or chinos. When you wear leather sneakers or loafers and a button-down shirt, you have transformed your look into something that says you put work into your outfit - but you still aren’t trying too hard. 

5. You Want to Show Off Your Personal Style

Buying a custom suit is all about taking the best lessons of modern tailoring and applying them to your unique body proportions. It’s also about showing your personality without saying a word. 

Personalized details like lining, lapel styles, and pocket shape are subtle ways to accentuate your body shape or show whether you prefer a traditional or modern tailoring style.

Part of our process is finding the right customizations for you. Our ready-to-wear neckties, shoes, and shirts open up even more possibilities for personal style.

Start Your Custom Suit Journey

Still not sure about whether a custom suit is right for you? Get in touch with us. Our suiting consultants are passionate about making men feel comfortable and confident in their clothing and have the experience of hundreds of clients to lean on.