Men's
The Made-to-Measure Experience
Hi guys. Remember when we showed you the craftsmanship that goes into made-to-measure tailoring? Now that you understand the journey of the product (from Naples perhaps,) I wanted to give you a sense of the MTM customer’s experience. And who better to guide us than Bruce Halus, VP of tailored clothing?
There is a tell for a made-to-measure suit. The buttonholes on the jacket cuff are functional. That might seem irrelevant, but once it’s your cuff that’s casually unbuttoned, revealing a treasured pair of cufflinks, you might never look at a jacket cuff the same way again. Wearing a made-to-measure suit is a game changer.
The fit speaks for itself. It’s a powerful thing to step into a suit made just for you. A man in even simple navy wool—which is a great starter—will stand out. There is an extra touch of sophistication.
A lot of guys I know worry most about the time going made-to-measure involves. But in the long run, you’re actually saving time. The fitting can take about 30 minutes, but you only have to do it once. The tailors will measure your chest, collar, inseam and arm length. Then all the info is kept on file. Unless you go on a crazy diet (we won’t even mention the opposite option), your only subsequent work will be sifting through fabric swatches. And waiting patiently for six to eight weeks.
This can be fun. I was surprised how interested I was in the process the first time I ordered a suit. I didn’t realize I could customize the lapel of a Brioni jacket, or switch an Ermenegildo Zegna to a double vent. It was like picking out features on a sports car. And, sure enough, once I got it back and saw my name monogrammed on the inside breast pocket, I started considering the next one.
Come to think of it, there are two tells for a made-to-measure suit. The second is how man stands. It might be the confidence that comes with knowing he’s the only one in the world with this suit. Because he made it.
The Made-to-Measure Event runs through August 26 in Neiman Marcus stores.
