Suits are a menswear staple, and although they seem quite commonplace, there are many facts about the suit that are anything but ordinary. Here to share some fun suit tidbits is the team from Nobby Custom Tailors. Since the 1940s, these custom tailors have been helping Cincinnati-area patrons dress sharply with their exceptional clothing alterations.

Below are three of the team’s favorite facts about man’s most well-known professional outfit:

• Today’s Suit Dates Back Centuries: Think the modern-day suit seems so… modern? Think again. The suit we know and love now actually dates back to the 19^th Century, during which Victorian men sought a more sophisticated, modern upgrade from court dresses and traditional frocks.
• You Can Thank Horses for Vents: Thanks to horseback riders of yesteryear, you no longer have to call a custom tailor to have vents put into your suit: these functional additions were added after men realized that jackets hung over their horses’ tails uncomfortably. The vents allowed jackets to drape nicely over either side of the horse’s body.
• Mark Twain Once Rocked a White Suit: It takes a bold man to pull off a white suit, and the famous author is no exception. Twain showed up to the 1906 Congressional hearing on copyright wearing a white linen suit, intending to contrast with the conformity of his fellow attendees.

One thing’s certain: no matter what century it is, the suit always looks much better when altered by a custom tailor to fit you perfectly. For Cincinnati men, Nobby Custom Tailors is the most experienced and capable team in the area. To make the very best impression in your tailored suit, call (513) 621-2613 to schedule an appointment. You can also visit the tailors online to learn more about their services or like them on Facebook for more news and updates.