Everyone is different, and that means everyone’s body is different too. Whether you're tall or short, skinny or muscly, we’re all unique. When it comes to getting a suit, it is imperative that you purchase a suit that fits your shape, not the one you wish you had.
We all have something we’d like to change; maybe you’d like to be a few inches taller, or wish you could finally lose that last few pounds round your waist. But going to a tailor and getting a suit for the body you wish you had isn’t going to end well. In order to get the perfect custom suit, we’ve outlined our top 3 suits for getting the perfect suit to fit your body.
Don’t exaggerate your measurements
Your tailor might ask you your height and weight, and now is not the time to take off a few pounds or add a few inches to your height. You need to be completely honest with your tailor if you want the best suit. Your tailor will follow this by taking a range of measurements, including leg, arm and waist. Now is not the time to suck in your waist or tense your muscles. You need these results to be as accurate as possible, so stay relaxed and don’t worry!
The tailor knows what’s best
It’s common that if you’re a bit shorter than normal, that you might be inclined to opt for a longer jacket, thinking it will make you taller, or if you’re a bit heavier, you might want a larger jacket to hide behind. These are all fatal mistakes that will only have the opposite effect you’re hoping for, and leave you with a poorly fitting suit. Go against your instincts and trust your tailor, they know what will suit your shape best, and have years of experience and knowledge. You’ll be leaving with a suit that fits you perfectly and will enhance all your best features.
You can alter your suit
It’s important to get a suit that fits you now. Sure, maybe you’re hoping to lose some weight over the coming months, or bulk up a bit, but that doesn’t mean you should get a smaller suit or one that is larger around your muscles that aren't quite there yet. You need to remember that your suit can always be altered in the future to fit your ever changing shape. So if you do end up losing those few pounds and find that now your suit is a bit big, you can go and get it altered, rather than getting one that’s too small and uncomfortable for you to wear now.
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