tailored vs off-the-rack
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STEP 1
Fabric
Description
Customise your tailored suit with your favourite fabric.
Customise your tailored suit with your favourite fabric.
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Fabrics
No default fabric
STEP 2
Construction
Description
The canvassed option provides a more durable jacket and assists the jacket in forming to the body over time. Fused is recommended for suits that wont be worn weekly. Read our Journal for further information.
The canvassed option provides a more durable jacket and assists the jacket in forming to the body over time. Fused is recommended for suits that wont be worn weekly. Read our Journal for further information.
STEP 3
Front button
Description
Two buttons are the standard choice for suits, however the one button suits are becoming trendier. Three-button suits work best for the taller gentleman. Double‐ breasted jackets offer a more dignified classic look and are best worn with a peak lapel.
Two buttons are the standard choice for suits, however the one button suits are becoming trendier. Three-button suits work best for the taller gentleman. Double‐ breasted jackets offer a more dignified classic look and are best worn with a peak lapel.
STEP 4
Lapel width
Description
Choose the thickness of the lapel with the following three options: Slim, Standard and Wide
Choose the thickness of the lapel with the following three options: Slim, Standard and Wide
STEP 5
Lapel style
Description
Select from three different lapel styles: notch, peak or shawl. Notch lapels are the popular choice and are the recommended lapel for the modern suits. Peak lapels offer a bold choice most suited to double‐breasted jackets and the shawl lapel for Tuxedos. The slim options are best for the more modern look.
Select from three different lapel styles: notch, peak or shawl. Notch lapels are the popular choice and are the recommended lapel for the modern suits. Peak lapels offer a bold choice most suited to double‐breasted jackets and the shawl lapel for Tuxedos. The slim options are best for the more modern look.
STEP 6
Lower pockets
Description
Suit Society recommends the normal flap pockets, as you can tuck these pockets in and also don the classic besom pocket look. The ticket pocket is a trendy option that best suits double‐breasted suit.
Suit Society recommends the normal flap pockets, as you can tuck these pockets in and also don the classic besom pocket look. The ticket pocket is a trendy option that best suits double‐breasted suit.
STEP 7
Sleeve buttons
Description
Four plain buttons are recommended for corporate wear. However, the overlap options provide an edgier alternative that will help your suit jacket stand out from the crowd.
Four plain buttons are recommended for corporate wear. However, the overlap options provide an edgier alternative that will help your suit jacket stand out from the crowd.
STEP 8
Vents
Description
Central or side vents are recommended and provide are more comfortable fit. The choice between the two are matter of personal preference.
Central or side vents are recommended and provide are more comfortable fit. The choice between the two are matter of personal preference.
STEP 9
Jacket lining
Description
Let your personality stand out with your choice of lining.
Let your personality stand out with your choice of lining.
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Linings
No default fabric
STEP 10
Pant pleats
Description
The pleated option is a more traditional look and does provide a more relaxed fit at the front of the pants. The plain front is a trendier option and provides a more modern and fitted look.
The pleated option is a more traditional look and does provide a more relaxed fit at the front of the pants. The plain front is a trendier option and provides a more modern and fitted look.
STEP 11
Pant pockets
Description
Suit Society recommends the double besom with button option. Not only does it provide secure back pockets, it also has less chance of catching onto anything whilst sitting down.
Suit Society recommends the double besom with button option. Not only does it provide secure back pockets, it also has less chance of catching onto anything whilst sitting down.
STEP 12
Pant lining
Description
Half front lining is recommended for protecting wear at the front of the pants and still maintaining the pants breathability.
Half front lining is recommended for protecting wear at the front of the pants and still maintaining the pants breathability.
STEP 13
Monogram
Description
Personalise your custom suit with your own monogram.
Personalise your custom suit with your own monogram.
Colour
SKIP
Font
STEP 14
Vest
Description
Your vest will be a simple V‐neck, 6 buttons on the front and with your fabric and strap on the back. These styles work best for most gentlemen. Email us with any preferred styling options if you desire.
Your vest will be a simple V‐neck, 6 buttons on the front and with your fabric and strap on the back. These styles work best for most gentlemen. Email us with any preferred styling options if you desire.
STEP 15
Fit
Description
Suit Society recommends the slimmest fit for the slimmer gentleman. In a jacket, the slimmest fit accentuates the points between the shoulders, stomach and waist. For the broader gentleman we recommend the slim fit and for the larger gentleman, the regular tight fit.
Suit Society recommends the slimmest fit for the slimmer gentleman. In a jacket, the slimmest fit accentuates the points between the shoulders, stomach and waist. For the broader gentleman we recommend the slim fit and for the larger gentleman, the regular tight fit.
STEP 16
Options
Description
Pic Stitching — An indicative sign of a tailored suit (No Pic Stitching suits a more sleek and modern look). Satin Lapel — For the tuxedo look Extra pants — If you wear your pants daily and your jacket stays hanging up, we recommend a second pair of pants for longevity.
Pic Stitching — An indicative sign of a tailored suit (No Pic Stitching suits a more sleek and modern look). Satin Lapel — For the tuxedo look Extra pants — If you wear your pants daily and your jacket stays hanging up, we recommend a second pair of pants for longevity.
STEP 17
Measurements
Description
Input your measurements. For detailed measuring instructions please hover over or click the diagram. Need help with your measurements? Please contact us.
Input your measurements. For detailed measuring instructions please hover over or click the diagram. Need help with your measurements? Please contact us.
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Tailored vs off-the-rack