Why Your Fittings Go Wrong (And It's Not Your Tailor's Fault)
Your tailor can work miracles. But they can't read minds.
After hundreds of fittings, I've seen the same mistakes kill what could have been perfect suits. The good news? They're all avoidable.
You dress wrong for the appointment. Show up wearing well-fitting pieces instead of enormous oversized T-shirts and baggy jogging trousers. We're fitting around your actual body and posture. If you can bring a similar style of shoe that you'd like to wear, that's also a great head start.
You don't answer the questions truthfully. You always keep your phone in your left jacket pocket? Tell me. You drive for two hours daily? Mention it. You gesture wildly when presenting? I need to know. A good bespoke suit adapts to how you actually live, not how you think you should. I'll always ask some clarifying questions and use this information to make guided recommendations.
You pull the tailors focus during the fitting. Stop focusing on a few millimetres in the sleeve length, then jumping to how your seat feels, then asking about the internal pockets, then buttoning and unbuttoning the jacket. I work systematically - top to toe, back to front to ensure I don't miss a single thing.
You don't move around enough. After the fitting, sit down. Reach for something. Put your hands in your pockets. Cross your arms. Looking like a model in the mirror vs actually being comfortable in the garment are two different things. A proper suit should feel like a second skin during your actual day, not just when you're standing at attention.
You rush the process. Each fitting builds on the last. Skip one or show up late, and we're guessing at adjustments instead of perfecting them. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a suit that actually fits.
You don't ask questions. This is your suit. If something feels off, say so. If you don't understand why we're adjusting something, ask. The fitting room isn't a doctor's office where you have to suffer in silence. Talk to me!
The best clients treat fittings like a collaboration, not a chore. They come prepared, speak honestly about what they need, and trust the process.
Your tailor knows how to cut and sew. You know how to live in the suit. Together, you get something that actually works.