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Suits are an empowering and vital part of any wardrobe, and when they fit right, you feel as great as you look. Some people mistakenly believe buying an expensive suit off the rack in their sizes means it will automatically fit, but the truth is, tailoring services are always necessary. The right tailor can make you look slimmer in the waist and broader in the shoulders. If you’ve never had a suit tailored before, here’s what you should expect.

What to Expect From Tailoring Services

Adjustments

tailoringA well-fitted suit will require your chest, arms, shoulders, waist, and legs to be measured by an experienced tailor. Shoulder adjustments will be made to keep the suit proportioned to your frame, which might require alterations to the sleeves and sides of the jacket. A tailor will also adjust the chest and stomach areas to give your jacket an elegant, V-shaped fit. The pants will be adjusted in the waist, seat, and length. The best tailoring jobs will remove any extra fabric and taper the pants to emphasize your height. 

Hemming

At the last fitting, don’t be surprised if the sleeves or trousers are still unhemmed. A tailor will measure you again to find the perfect length for your height. The standard rule is to include a one-fourth-inch to one-half-inch break between the fabric and your shoe or shirt sleeve. Anything less will look baggy and informal. A tailor will also watch for collar gap, where your shirt collar is visible underneath your suit jacket.

 

If you need tailoring services to achieve a perfect fit, the team at Zaccariello’s Tailor & Formal Wear in Wallingford, CT, is here to help. With more than 40 years of experience, their tailors also offer suit rentals for special occasions. Call (203) 269-8652 to schedule a consultation, and visit their website today to learn more about their services.

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