Bespoke tailoring – MyTailor’s secret to a perfect fit
Bespoke tailoring is the absolute best tailoring available and the way MyTailor™ fashions your wardrobe. Sometimes called
“custom made” or “bench made,” bespoke refers to a time-honored tradition of creating
suits and other garments one at a time to precisely fit the characteristics of a
specific person’s body. With bespoke, the fit and details are yours and yours alone.
MyTailor™ is proud to adhere to the bespoke
tradition, as we feel it is the essence of custom tailoring. And we are not alone.
Our customers tell us they love the fit and the opportunity to help design their
“limited edition of one” men’s suits, jackets, slacks, shirts, vests and tuxedos.
Every last detail is just the way they want it, and the feeling is sheer delight.
You “bespeak” your preferences, and we take it from there!
Your individual pattern
Bespoke tailoring is an art that requires years of training a keen eye for proportion,
detail and style—an entirely individualized approach with no shortcuts. Our experienced
tailors take your entire range of measurements, including width of thigh, wrist
size, lengths, height, weight, stance, shoulder shape and arm curvature. Absolutely
everything unique about your body is analyzed and noted. Why? Simply because each
of these subtle factors helps determine how a suit drapes, fits, and moves with
your body. Using these precise measurements and observations, your tailor then fashions
an individual pattern for your bespoke garments.
No shortcuts
Some other tailors rely on a “good enough” approach, keeping a collection of stock
patterns on hand to use as a starting point for fashioning so-called “custom” garments.
This “cookie cutter” approach is better than purchasing off the rack, but certainly
lacks the quality of true bespoke tailoring.
We’re talking mostly about men’s suits here. But keep in mind that
MyTailor also offers slacks, shirts, jackets, vests and tuxedos through
in-person tailoring. And you can also order custom tailored shirts and slacks (with
more to come) right here at our website, www.mytailor.com.
Bespoke detailing
Beyond a spectacular fit, MyTailor’s bespoke tailoring provides exactly what you
want in fabrics, style, lapel width, number and placement of pockets, lining type
and many other personalized features. Far more exact than a cookie cutter approach,
MyTailor’s bespoke tailoring reflects your individual style, shape and preferences
in a way that defies comparison.
Looking your best
Some men may feel their bodies are not well suited to bespoke tailoring. At
MyTailor, we politely disagree. Our tailors can make men
look taller, thinner, smarter, better through the art of custom tailoring. Narrow
shoulders can be made to look broader. Short legs can appear longer. Whatever your
individual features,
MyTailor can enhance the
positives and downplay those you might consider less becoming. Once your clothing
fits beautifully, an interesting thing happens. Many clients report a newfound confidence
and ease in business and social settings. They know they look their very best, and
their presence is immediately felt.
Origin of ‘bespoke’
‘Bespoke’ today means a product that is custom made. It originated from a time when
a man would state (bespeak) or lay claim to an item or design as his own. Today
the term is used in the tailoring industry to identify made to measure garments
that are made one at a time for an individual client.
Be aware that the terms “custom tailoring” and “bespoke” are used somewhat loosely
in the world of men’s fashion. Consequently, some men’s wardrobes may lack the exacting
fit and incomparable quality of a genuine bespoke garment from
MyTailor. Some tailors use generic templates from another client of similar
shape and dimensions, rather than treating the client as a unique individual.
Importance of the cutter
Once the style, measurements and custom tailoring decisions have been made, the
skill of the cutter determines the ultimate quality of the finished garment. In
simple terms, the better the cuts, the better the appearance of the suit on your
body. It will move smoothly and effortlessly with you, complementing your strengths
and expressing you personal style.
The artistry of My Tailor
The bespoke tailor is an artist in the truest sense. Using a gentleman’s imperfect
body as inspiration, the tailor fashions a garment that captures every subtlety
and offers generous opportunities for personal expression.
Whether you begin with a men’s suit, shirt, slacks, jacket, vest or tuxedo, the
experience promises to be among the most rewarding you can imagine. Gentlemen who
try custom tailoring often become lifetime advocates, simply because no off-the-rack
garment or modified stock garment can compare. Once they experience the superb fit
that embraces and enhances their individuality, they are hard pressed to settle
for run of the mill clothing.
Benefits of Bespoke Tailoring by MyTailor