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Getting Your Clothes Tailored Will Change Your Life.
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Bombafail, how much would it cost to look like this motherfucker?
Not including under garment, shoes, and sunglasses
If you know how to shop (and I do)
$400 will do. Like I said its about finding the right fit and size.
I get all my shirts tailored and many of my pants. I generally find jeans fit well enough that I don't need extra work done.
In general i spend between $7-$20 / item depending on what needs to be done. It is absolutely the best decision from a comfort / fashion point of view I have ever made.
I routinely find decent shirts for $20-$40 on discount so even with the tailoring the shirt remains affordable.
Highly recommend to anyone that doesn't feel anything fits right.
In general i spend between $7-$20 / item depending on what needs to be done. It is absolutely the best decision from a comfort / fashion point of view I have ever made.
I routinely find decent shirts for $20-$40 on discount so even with the tailoring the shirt remains affordable.
Highly recommend to anyone that doesn't feel anything fits right.
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I've been thinking of doing this as well. I got the sleeves shortened, but they turned out to be too short to show under the jacket (pic above is pre-cut). The pants are slightly too baggy. Getting it tailored would cost thousands per suit. Even if I were earning a huge salary, it'd still not be worth having your wardrobe of formal attire being tailored to your measurements. Just too pricey.
Rookje
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Back in the day everyone got everything tailored, bespoke or MTM. When they were ripped or torn you repaired them.
Today, everyone goes to H&M, Forever 21, the Gap or Express and buys a bunch of crap that lasts 1-2 seasons then repeat the process. Part of it is because fashion changes so often, and part of it is because (IMO) peoples weight fluctuates so much these days that you can't count on a small high quality wardrobe fitting the same year round.
Tailoring is coming back though. The style has been focused on "slim" fits as a type of anti-obesity trend. Websites like Dappered and The Style Blogger are incredibly popular now, not to mention all of the menswear tumblrs.
Today, everyone goes to H&M, Forever 21, the Gap or Express and buys a bunch of crap that lasts 1-2 seasons then repeat the process. Part of it is because fashion changes so often, and part of it is because (IMO) peoples weight fluctuates so much these days that you can't count on a small high quality wardrobe fitting the same year round.
Tailoring is coming back though. The style has been focused on "slim" fits as a type of anti-obesity trend. Websites like Dappered and The Style Blogger are incredibly popular now, not to mention all of the menswear tumblrs.
freenudemacusers
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that's probably tom ford top to bottomBombafail, how much would it cost to look like this motherfucker?
so like $6k
but you can easily get similar items just about anywhere.
do none of you people read the fashion thread
that's probably tom ford top to bottom
so like $6k
but you can easily get similar items just about anywhere.
do none of you people read the fashion thread
wait, that thread isn't about million dollar houses?
do none of you people read the fashion thread
I don't need directions to Target.
freenudemacusers
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you ain't gonna find a peak lapel 3 piece suit or a cutaway collar at target my friend.
SCULLIBUNDO
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The only thing blowing my mind right now is that there are people over fifteen that don't take their suits to a tailor.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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that's probably tom ford top to bottom
so like $6k
but you can easily get similar items just about anywhere.
do none of you people read the fashion thread
If you're looking for the brand he is wearing, yes.
Though you can get any other brand and get it tailored for less. I bought an entire piece few days ago which cost me $600. Shit is delicious!
A jest my friend! Heading over to the fashion thread. I want answers.
My first and only suit was when I just entered college.
It was from Men's Warehouse lol.
But it did cost me quite alot by that standard, I believe 300 for the 2 piece. Got some lite tailoring done for free there.
It was a supirisingly nice suit. Doesnt really fit me anymore, but the top piece does still fit and actually looks nicer now cause its like a slim fit blazer lol.
It was from Men's Warehouse lol.
But it did cost me quite alot by that standard, I believe 300 for the 2 piece. Got some lite tailoring done for free there.
It was a supirisingly nice suit. Doesnt really fit me anymore, but the top piece does still fit and actually looks nicer now cause its like a slim fit blazer lol.
freenudemacusers
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Im not your friend, buddy
I've been thinking of doing this as well. I got the sleeves shortened, but they turned out to be too short to show under the jacket (pic above is pre-cut). The pants are slightly too baggy. Getting it tailored would cost thousands per suit. Even if I were earning a huge salary, it'd still not be worth having your wardrobe of formal attire being tailored to your measurements. Just too pricey.
Thousands per suit? $100 top per suit
Buddha Beam
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My wife has a lot of her clothes tailored. If you head on down to your nearest Asian neighborhood, you'll probably find some cheap tailors.
I, on the other hand, have no desire to do this with my clothes.
I, on the other hand, have no desire to do this with my clothes.
freenudemacusers
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yeah, if you need more than a sleeve length adjustment (~$15), a hem (~15) or a chest slimming (~$45) you should have gotten at different suit.
A quick tip for buying casual clothes off the rack. If you are trying on a shirt or whatever, take multiples of the same size into the fitting room when you want to try something on. Three mediums of the same shirt can fit very differently since many companies don't have good quality control in place.
and even if got all 3, it's still just $105
Bombafail, how much would it cost to look like this motherfucker?
That suit he's wearing costs a lot of money because of the brand name or whatever.
I'm telling you that (if you're fit like JGL) and you buy a much cheaper suit and get it tailored, you can still look that good without breaking the bank.
There a bunch of outlet stores with excellent deals on suits. It's a great investment to look the best you can.
Future PhaZe
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Thank you OP. Was looking to make a change in terms of overall professionalism and style in general, and this looks like a reasonably affordable way to have the appearance I want.
and department stores have suit sales that can be pretty fantastic. the bay is great (if you're in canada). i'm not sure of an american equivalent.
i only buy my clothes online
you ain't gonna turn a men's warehouse potato sack into that. you'll probably want to hit up a nordstrom or something for slim suits.
If you have to ask...
Alright so here's my question.
For instance on polo t shirts. Do I buy a size too large and then wash it and THEN take it to the tailors?
I've been wanting to do this for a while now but there are a few things I've been worried about. That and finding the right tailor or if they all pretty much equal.
For instance on polo t shirts. Do I buy a size too large and then wash it and THEN take it to the tailors?
I've been wanting to do this for a while now but there are a few things I've been worried about. That and finding the right tailor or if they all pretty much equal.
Apparently, dressing like a celebrity is complicated.
http://www.gq.com/style/profiles/20...ading-mannequins-gq-april-2012?printable=true
http://www.gq.com/style/profiles/20...ading-mannequins-gq-april-2012?printable=true
Why not just buy a polo that fits?
I don't think so. The advice I've gotten is to get the closest fitting off-the-rack item and then take it to a tailor. Obviously there are exceptions. If you have an irregular shoulder to waist ratio, focus on getting something that fits well on your shoulders, or as well as it can. Then take it to a tailor and have them work to make sure it fits well on your waist, rather than hanging straight down and making your look bulky.
You get jeans tailored too? Is that expensive? What sort of jeans are you buying that they're worth tailoring?
This is kind of fascinating, I've never even considered getting anything tailored, but the OP has some compelling pictures...
Oh, and what sort of place would you go to to get something tailored? Like, would you just google "tailors" in your area or something?
This is kind of fascinating, I've never even considered getting anything tailored, but the OP has some compelling pictures...
Oh, and what sort of place would you go to to get something tailored? Like, would you just google "tailors" in your area or something?
out0v0rder
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has anyone ever tried bespokeway.com? i need a review.
Most of the time it's small things. Tapering the legs or just having the legs shortened. Not that expensive, it's like 10-12 to get them hemmed.
Probably pretty awful.
Honestly you should just need to get them shortened which isn't much at all. I get every pair of dress pants I buy shortened.
Autumn Wind
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I am surprised no one used Ric Flair in his prime as an example for wearing expensive suits and how to look good.
depths20XX
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I want to start doing this since there's no good clothing stores around here but I'm always afraid the sizes will not be right. I guess that's where tailoring comes in, but I'm even scared to buy short sleeve shirts which seems to be a waste to get tailored.
Mister Negative
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Bombafail, how much would it cost to look like this motherfucker?
It's GQ, so that's probably a super expensive suit.
But you can make a cheap suit wear like a thousand dollar suit if you get it tailored. Looking good is 65% how your clothes fit.
that's where measurement charts come in.
SillyEskimo
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Jeans and plain white tshirt > best suit money can buy
freenudemacusers
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Even goth ninjas get their j-pants hemmed
freenudemacusers
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A basic length hem = $10ish
Shirt (assuming you mean bagginess in lower chest-stomach) = $15-20
rarely.
SlaughterX
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I'll just learned to buy Slim fit suits instead of buying regular ones and having to have them altered to properly fit my skinny ass.
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