100% agree with you, custom suits should reflect who you are and your personal taste, as someone who works in menswear and wears a suit every day it always blew my mind when people would ask for a suit that looked just like the one off the rack with no change
Good one, this has definetly crossed my mind before, I have thought about how to incorporate these various details into suits for different purpouses. As sometimes, you want something more formal, muted, simple. Or a winter weight patterned tweed suit. Or maybe something linen for the summer. A double breasted suit. An overcoat or a vest as an addon. Details on the shirt, like maybe a unique collar or cufflinks, stripes. Tiebar? Brouged shoes? But it certanly should never just be a generic department store style jacket and pants.
Good video but have to disagree with you brother, I tend to advise men when getting your first few custom or MTM suits you want to go for the most versatility and conservative options generally. I made the mistake when I first started getting into custom and I would try and be as bold and loud as possible just because it was "custom", selecting every option that was "different" (super-wide peak lapels, patch pockets, 3 roll two contrasting button colors) ended up as a non cohesive mess and something that you can only wear a few times and isn't suitable for classic business situations where a classically styled navy or charcoal suit would be more versatile and appropriate.
It weird thing about finding your style is that you will absolutely get it wrong before you get it right. And a flashy fabric's fit can be the deal breaker. So, playing it a little safer with your basic look makes sense at first, but that doesn't mean you can't put gold button hole stitches in, or get side tabs over belt loops, or put a rust gold lining in your navy suit. The little details are just as important as the overall look and are often what makes something "custom": that's what I took away from StyleGent's video.
First, thank you for your content. Your sentiment is spot on. I'm a seamstress/tailor/speciality alterations fairy and I've found my niche in helping non-binary and genderqueer folxs find clothes that fit. I've ordered and altered 4 m2m suits over the past year. The only thing I think is important to think about is if you've NEVER had a suit that fit. If you've never had a well fitting suit, it makes sense to order the non-working button sleeve (easier to alter), with the shoulder you have seen on yourself before (don't get a natural shoulder if you don't like your shoulder shape or it doesn't fit your true self image), etc. YES to the contrasting lapel stitching, the fabric pattern/color that you've only seen on Insta, the speciality pant cuff, cool color jacket lining. Yes to fully lined or to the knee lined pants if you wear any supportive undergarments or ... don't 😉. BUT-- Have a tailor or alterations person take your measurements. Be CLEAR about your body type if the maker doesn't ask for photos. Be sure you are cool with the return policy or lack there of. We alterations folk can do some serious magic, but nothing beats a suit with your tried and true measurements. Seriously, friend, thank you for posting this. I'll be saving it to show to my future clients when we start talking suits.
100% agree with you, custom suits should reflect who you are and your personal taste, as someone who works in menswear and wears a suit every day it always blew my mind when people would ask for a suit that looked just like the one off the rack with no change
That makes no sense lol. If it’s custom they should go with custom details. I agree with you 100%
Good one, this has definetly crossed my mind before, I have thought about how to incorporate these various details into suits for different purpouses. As sometimes, you want something more formal, muted, simple. Or a winter weight patterned tweed suit. Or maybe something linen for the summer. A double breasted suit. An overcoat or a vest as an addon. Details on the shirt, like maybe a unique collar or cufflinks, stripes. Tiebar? Brouged shoes?
But it certanly should never just be a generic department store style jacket and pants.
Exactly!
Good video but have to disagree with you brother, I tend to advise men when getting your first few custom or MTM suits you want to go for the most versatility and conservative options generally. I made the mistake when I first started getting into custom and I would try and be as bold and loud as possible just because it was "custom", selecting every option that was "different" (super-wide peak lapels, patch pockets, 3 roll two contrasting button colors) ended up as a non cohesive mess and something that you can only wear a few times and isn't suitable for classic business situations where a classically styled navy or charcoal suit would be more versatile and appropriate.
I particularly agree with you! Not going overboard is super important. But I think custom should be customized.
It weird thing about finding your style is that you will absolutely get it wrong before you get it right. And a flashy fabric's fit can be the deal breaker. So, playing it a little safer with your basic look makes sense at first, but that doesn't mean you can't put gold button hole stitches in, or get side tabs over belt loops, or put a rust gold lining in your navy suit. The little details are just as important as the overall look and are often what makes something "custom": that's what I took away from StyleGent's video.
Cant argue with you there lol. Keep up the good work!👍🏽
Thanks man!
Some of us want to be basic bitches Robert. Lol jk Great video
😂😂😂 thanks man
The suits are no.1 mistake to wear?
so true. why do you say no shoulder pads?
Because they’re often times, retro looking and uncomfortable.
What suit are you wearing the brown one?
Spier & mackay
First, thank you for your content. Your sentiment is spot on. I'm a seamstress/tailor/speciality alterations fairy and I've found my niche in helping non-binary and genderqueer folxs find clothes that fit. I've ordered and altered 4 m2m suits over the past year. The only thing I think is important to think about is if you've NEVER had a suit that fit. If you've never had a well fitting suit, it makes sense to order the non-working button sleeve (easier to alter), with the shoulder you have seen on yourself before (don't get a natural shoulder if you don't like your shoulder shape or it doesn't fit your true self image), etc. YES to the contrasting lapel stitching, the fabric pattern/color that you've only seen on Insta, the speciality pant cuff, cool color jacket lining. Yes to fully lined or to the knee lined pants if you wear any supportive undergarments or ... don't 😉. BUT-- Have a tailor or alterations person take your measurements. Be CLEAR about your body type if the maker doesn't ask for photos. Be sure you are cool with the return policy or lack there of. We alterations folk can do some serious magic, but nothing beats a suit with your tried and true measurements. Seriously, friend, thank you for posting this. I'll be saving it to show to my future clients when we start talking suits.
Great comment! Thanks for watching the video!