All men need a well-fitting suit in their wardrobe. A custom-tailored suit fits your unique frame and gives you confidence at work or a formal event. If you have your first fitting with a tailor coming up, here is what you can expect during your appointment. 

3 Aspects of a Suit Fitting

1. Take Measurements

To ensure a quality suit, your tailor will begin by taking several measurements. Ideally, dress in the shirt you plan on wearing with the suit or one similar. Also, wear similar undergarments and shoes. This way, they can get the correct sleeve and pants lengths that will be necessary to go over these pieces. Expect this to take 20 to 30 minutes as they measure your shoulders, chest, stomach, seat, and general posture measurements.

2. Pick a Style

The style of your suit will depend on its purpose and your fashion preferences. If you want a general suit that can pass at anything from a job interview to a wedding, consider the classic two-button navy suit with a notch lapel. However, if it’s for a spring or summer occasion, choose light-to-mid grey for a casual look. 

For a suit that offers year-round wear but has additional chic for those nights out of the office, ask your tailor about a black grey or midnight blue double-breasted suit. Conversely, you don’t wear a dinner suit or tuxedo for many occasions, but both will make you look dapper at a black-tie event.

3. Choose Fabrics

When you know what the purpose of your suit is, you can discuss appropriate fabrics with your tailor. The everyday suit is better suited to a textured fabric like hopsack, birdseye, or a light flannel. If you want something in the middle, mohair offers a sheen that will have you looking fit at both a significant meeting and a cocktail dinner. A dinner suit allows you to get a little more flashy and go for wool, silk, or velvet.

Never put on a loose-fitting suit again. The professional tailors at Refined Men’s Club in Florissant, MO, design high-quality custom suits, topcoats, and shirts. Whether you need to look handsome at the office or in wedding photos, turn to them for fittings and alterations at affordable prices. Schedule a clothing appointment today by calling (314) 755-7590.