The difference between tailored suits and normal suits

Posted by saket parmar on July 16th, 2019

When someone talks about formal attire, the first thing that comes to mind is suits. And when we say formal, the word which catches everyone’s attention is ‘fitting’. Suits come in two types: off the rack suits or normal readymade suits, and tailor made suits which are measured and customized before they are stitched.

Off the rack suits come with predetermined measures and if you are close to the measurement, congratulations, you are wearing the perfect suit. Often suits are not close to the shape of the person who has just brought them from a store. In those cases, tailor made suits are the only option that they are left with. Nothing can be more perfect than a customized suit as it is made according to your own measurements.

People generally prefer wearing suits which fit them perfectly as it makes their appearance more powerful. Always remember that the suits need to complement your personality. In meetings and offices, if you wear unfit or loose blazers with an improper fitting, you might fail to create an impression on your colleagues and other office staff. Thus made to measure suits are always the best recommendation as these suits fit your body symmetry perfectly.

Made to measure suits come with different fabric choices like linen and cashmere. You buy your own material and give it to the tailor, along with your body measurements. Some of the tailored suits services are available online. These suits often give flexibility in size and can be altered according to the body developments. It costs nearly less or equal to off the rack suits, depending on the quality of fabric that you choose.

These suits are best for daily wear and are also made up of fine fabric. The best part about tailor made suits is that you can choose your own colour of the suit. These suits come in colours like black, grey, blue and white, but are also available in colours like purple, red and burgundy. You can also choose your own patterns such as houndstooth, glen plaid, chalk stripe and window pane.

There are several reasons why tailor made suits are the best choice. Out of these reasons, the most significant one, is that it can meet your body size. Any body shape will look perfect in toned and fitted suits. Moreover, these suits display the silhouette of your body symmetry. It gives you the ability to leave a lasting impression and also enhances your appearance.