How to Choose a Big and Tall Men's Suit
Big and tall men have always had difficulties finding high quality clothes that fit them correctly. Over the past ten years, big and tall specialty retail stores have evolved that attempt to provide an array of clothes for these consumers. Big and tall men suits still struggle to find the versatility and selection that regular size men are able to find in many stores. Off the rack merchandise is limited and inevitably requires significant alterations to satisfy the needs of men with body proportions far removed from men of normal size, height, and weight.
The challenge is to provide options that satisfy men that are extremely tall, six foot five and taller, and significantly overweight. Arm and leg lengths are beyond what most mass merchandized clothes offer. Large and oversize chest, neck, arm and leg widths are difficult to accommodate in any kind of normal store-bought suit. While any set of body dimensions can be accommodated in making quality suits and clothes, it takes the talents of a Master Tailor, or Custom Tailor, to capture the measurements properly and coordinate them successfully in the assembly of a quality suit. Click this link to review the standards we adhere to.
These challenges are a key reason that big and tall men have relied on custom-made clothes to meet their needs. Big and Tall Men Business Suits must fit precisely, and the quality standards must be high. Many men in this category have no choice; they must have their suits custom designed and made. The challenge is where to find and qualify the services of a Master Tailor that can guide you through this process without you having to spend a significant premium to do so.
My Custom Tailor High-end retail clothing stores and specialty men’s clothing shops are common sources for ordering Big and Tall Men Custom-made Suits. These are expensive sources and usually offer limited options in terms of styling, fabric, and finishing. Their tailors may have the ability to make custom suits but they are usually limited in how specifically they can meet the precise specifications of a discerning buyer in the big and tall category. Sometimes they have suits that are made in big and tall sizes but in altering them to fit the extreme measurements that often define their clients, they create a fit that is awkward, unflattering and uncomfortable.
My Custom Tailor is a third-generation manufacturer of custom-made suits that serves men and women all over the world. One of our specialty categories is servicing the Big and Tall Men Custom Made Clothes consumer segment. Our Master Tailors are among the most experienced and talented in the world. They adhere to standards that differentiate them against anything available from any other source. My Custom Tailor Tailors and Fabric Cutters are true artisans and specialize in designing and finishing custom-made clothes for both men and women.
My Custom Tailor conducts Travelling Master Tailor Trunkshow in major cities all over the world every year. They meet with existing clients and new clients at these roadshow sites to educate them on the benefits of ordering custom-made suits designed and fitted to specific client specifications and measurements. This is the best way to understand the differentiated quality and value you get from a relationship with a Master Tailor. These roadshows are designed to educate consumers on the value and quality of custom-made suits as an alternative to suits purchased from popular retail outlets and specialty clothing stores. Attending a roadshow is a unique, entertaining, and informational experience. Travelling Master Tailors bring fabric samples, finished pieces, and styling examples that educate prospective clients on the value of buying custom-made clothes.
The key to evolving trust with a Master Tailor is building a relationship that starts with information sharing. My Custom Tailor Master Tailors are strong two-way communicators with particularly good listening skills. When you meet one of these tailors, you will find them engaging and informative; they constantly seek to know you as a person and as a novice buyer of custom-made clothes. As you embark on your quest to build a quality wardrobe, one of the first purchases you will consider is a custom-made suit. This dialog enables you to work with these unique resources to specify and design exactly what you want. When you work with a Master Tailor, you get a custom-made suit that is assembled by hand to fit your build and personality.
The taller the tree, the broader the branches, so the tall man needs accommodating that provides balance and style. The design must de-emphasize length by breaking up vertical dimensions:
Suit Jacket design is particularly challenging, and the cut must be longer to accommodate wide, sloping shoulders
Amply proportioned spread collar and white-contrast shirt collars help to neutralize vertical prominence. Full-cut dress shirts ideally show one inch of shirt cuff.
A big and Tall single-breasted suit will have a slimming effect while a big and Tall double breasted suit will add bulk to your frame. If a double-breasted model is preferred, the buttons are centered at the waist level, not below it.
A single-breasted model will feature two buttons with broader lapels that converge in the lower area of the upper chest
Flap pockets and an additional ticket pocket help fragment vertical length
Fabrics can be heavier in look, such as flannels and cheviots, and of larger scale patterns, such as broadly spaced fine lined stripes, houndtooth checks, glen plaids, or squared-off window pane
Trousers must be full cut, with a long rise and deep pleats. Pleats tend to add volume to your frame so if you want a slim fit, avoid the pleat. The pant length will have a gentler taper. Cuffs break up length.
Cuffs will generally be one inch with a definite break on the shoe
Belts function nicely to break up length
Dark colors are always the best choice
Blazer and pant separates will have the same proportional dimensions as suits. You should be able to button the blazer of your custom suit without any pulling or bunching.
When your custom suit or blazer is buttoned, the suit jacket or blazer should fall in a straight line at the hip.
Men with large frames or men that are overweight have different issues to consider in their design choice, depending on their height. They also struggle to find anything mass-produced that comes close to fitting them even with significant alterations. The challenges for big men are slightly different than those for tall men:
Expansive waist and lower back measurements require unique cutting and assembly attention to make sure there is no distortion within the crotch or rear end. The pants must be tapered uniquely so as not to bring undue attention to the waist girth. Waists can be designed to have extra flexibility to accommodate days when your waist naturally expands beyond its normal size, particularly after a big meal.
Thigh circumferences may require additional space in the way the pants are tailored and how they coordinate with calve circumstances particularly when the calves are not as oversized as the thighs may be.
Oversized arm, chest and neck circumstances also require special design attention to make sure all these dimensions transition on your frame in a coordinated and comfortable way
If a big man is also on the short side, special attention must be paid not having fabric or design elements that make the man look even bigger or shorter than he really is
The pleat of your custom-made trouser should fall straight down the center of your trouser. A Master Tailor will make sure the pleat doesn’t pull to one side or the other, which makes the trouser appear too small.
Work with a Master Tailor to create a look with impeccable style and fit. He will make suggestions for how he can provide extra styling or room in whatever design you collectedly settle on. Like everyone else, this is something that you will be wearing all day so it is important to have built in comfort and flexibility. Design a suit that flatters your figure and commands attention. Make your custom-made suit a showstopper that will catapult you to the head of the fashion class.
Getting full fashion-design perspective for a custom-made suit from a My Custom Tailor Master Tailor can be a life changing experience. Having a true consultant that focuses on your specific profile builds trust and confidence as you seek an alternative source to traditional retail outlets. The cost of a custom suit from My Custom Tailor will be similar to what you pay in a retail outlet when the comparison considers similar styling, fabric, and finishing. However, the quality will far surpass anything you buy and get altered off the rack from a retail store. If you seek the services of a custom tailor from the typical retail specialty store to make a custom suit, you will likely pay at least 40% more than you would by engaging a My Custom Tailor Master Tailor.
If you don’t see a roadshow location in your city, you can still engage f over the internet and then ask any questions you have by calling our customer service resources. Here’s how you get started:
Visit the My Custom Tailor Website and review one of the online collection catalogs and review style options. Choose the one(s) that suits you best.
Click on the form or the ‘order’ button to select the style, color, and fabric as shown in the image
When designating the style, review the many fabric and color choices. Choose the fabric and color that suits your tastes
Select the measurements profile for this item. If this is your first order, you can add a measurements profile on this page and submit your measurements any time after you have submitted the order. Or, complete the information listed in the My Custom Tailor Measurements Kit that we will send you.
Next, you will see a series of tabs for further customizing your item. Here, various finishing accessories can be specified such as buttons, sleeve cuffs, collars, monograms, etc.
After completing your selections, proceed to the check-out page. Your order total will be visible at all times at the top right-hand side of every page next to the shopping cart.
My Custom Tailor customer support personnel are available to answers any questions you have or help you make final decisions. Their contact information is provided as part of the order entry details.
Provide billing and shipping information at checkout
Visit a My Custom Tailor Roadshow and initiate a dialogue with one of the Travelling Master Tailors. Give him a detailed description of what you want and a budget range you want to stay within. This budget should be consistent with what you think you would spend on the wardrobe you would buy from retail outlets. Have your measurements taken and documented. Assuming the cost of a custom-made suit is very close to your budget range, think about the advantages of having that same wardrobe made by My Custom Tailor:
The suit will fit perfectly because it is made to your exact specifications
The fabric will be the best you can buy for the type of suit and budget range you have specified
Accessories in the form of linings, buttons, pleats, collars, waist details, cuffs, zippers, etc., will be much better than what you will get from mass merchandized clothes
The suit will be designed and assembled by master tailors and cutters, all of which are true artisans with years of experience.
The quality standards will be the best available
A potential single source for suits and all your wardrobe needs
Your measurements are on file as part of your My Custom Tailor Profile so you can order more custom-made clothes online any time you want to
If all this seems new and difficult to comprehend, let us ease your mind. We have been doing business this way with thousands of clients all over the world for 30 years. Our clients are very loyal supporters and repeat customers. We look forward to getting started with you soon.