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3 Types of Suits: Off the Rack vs. Made to Measure vs. Bespoke
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- When you need a new suit, you have lots of different options these days. There are more brands to choose from than ever before. This is great, but it can be a little overwhelming.
I want to help you choose the best option for your needs and budget. For the typical gentleman, here’s what I would suggest:
First, try to find something that fits well off the rack. Assume it will need a little tailoring, as this is totally normal with suits. Set aside $50-100 for basic alterations, such as getting the pants hemmed, sleeves shortened and jacket taken in.
If you can’t find anything that fits well enough off the rack, consider going custom. For most guys, this means made-to-measure. If money isn’t an issue - and/or you’re willing and able to invest in a great suit that you’ll wear for years - bespoke is definitely the way to go.
Prioritize companies that have showrooms (or fit shops) near you. It’s much better to go get your measurements taken, in person and by a professional, than to submit your own measurements.
If you can’t find a local option, it’s time to go the online MTM route. Of all the companies I’ve tried out, my experience has been with Oliver Wicks and Black Lapel.
If I had to pick, I’d choose Oliver Wicks. But please understand that I’ve had a lot of time to dial in my measurements with them. Black Lapel did a great job on the first (and only) suit they made for me.
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5'6 guy doing these fashion videos. Thanks, it's so much harder to find someone who can do these videos for slightly below average height people.
Slightly below?
@@FlashxSwazy it's only 3 inches from avg
@@ooo8421 girls be like 5'5 so 5'6 is wild to me
@@FlashxSwazy Average girl is 5'4, Idk bout you but imma high school senior at a public school and I'm 5'6 and am taller than about atleast 80% of girls at the school.
@@ooo8421 barely
I don't know if it is a colour bias but the Oliver Wicks navy suit looks the best, and it's the least expensive.
Dark blue is definitely a very flattering color. That suit also has more aggressive taper below the knee, so it looks very fitted.
@@BrockMcGoff I tried to look it up on the website, but I can't seem to find it. I actually LOVE the cut of the suit, and I would want THAT to be the first one I would buy
I agree, Something about that tone is just right. I'm typically a nailhead charcoal suit type, but I wouldn't mind adding that to my arsenal. The tie choice in the video was a good choice to compliment it
From the front! Maybe less when moving
the made to measure looks better than the bespoke..especially the trousers
The shoulders on the Oliver wicks suit were perfect. Love the suit.
Does the area around the arms of Oliver Wicks suit normally this loose? It doesn't look like it's the right fit.
What? They were really slacking
Working at Jos A Bank totally changed my view of menswear.
I always hated ties and dress pants, but after getting a custom (made to measure) suit I realized I just never bought the right clothes for my body.
Now I actually love wearing my suit, ties, vests, etc...
Now I’d say a made to measure is generally the best option, but some guys may need to go Rack for money or time reasons.
A bespoke could be great if you have the time, money, and need.
Maybe I'm weird, but I really like a tight fit with my suits. I like higher arm holes and a tight fit around the lats to accentuate what little v taper I have in my frame. Thank you so much for this video. I've got a pretty similar build to you and it's really cool to find someone who knows the struggle of finding a well-fitting suit and gives actionable advice.
the oliver wicks suit fits PERFECTLY!
Disagree. Watch his back and shoulders. Especially ill fitting, too tight in lower back. Compare that to the bespoke.
If you saw him walking in it you would start to see the tension points. Reaching for a drink, bending to tie his shoe, these would all show you that the suit wasn't quite right
If you area straight-up-and-down skinny guy, then there wont be a lot of difference visually between these suit types as far as fit. But add more muscle etc. (shoulder to waist ratio) and the differences become much more plain.
I’m a wardrobe consultant at Jos a Bank, and I think you’re pretty accurate on made to measure.
It took about 6 months, but now my customers typically never need an alteration when their suits come in, though I have had the factory screw up once ever 20 or so suits I sell.
I've had several bespoke suits (and jackets) made for me now and I can say that I would never go back to off the rack (never tried the made to measure experience) even though obviously the number of items I'll have will be smaller. When it comes to bespoke I really feel the difference in the shoulders, the fit there is perfect something that is almost impossible in off the rack and made to measure. Over the years I've maintained a very good relationship with my tailor and since his shop is a five minute walk from where I live I find myself dropping in to him quiet frequently to chat about materials, suit making and all sorts of things. This relationship and repeat custom also has its benefits when he lets me pay for a new suit in instalments.
Hey Brock! I’m 170cm and I belong to the “Modest ASIAN Man” community here. I recommend that you visit Singapore and try the clothes here!
Though it’s not easy, I believe you’d be able to find clothes that fit you easier than you would in the US, given that they are catering to the average sized asian man here. Even if the clothes don’t fit, they require minimal alteration. Some suits even fit pretty well off the rack and can be purchased for around $250 SGD (really good price tbh) or even as low as $150 during the Great Singapore Sale period.
Anyways, really appreciate your content - it’s informative and relevant as always :)
If you read this, have a great day ahead!
Brock, you nailed it with this video. I have a number of nice suits but by far my most comfortable and best looking suit is my bespoke suit, simply because I chose the material and all the details (with some advice from an expert tailor at Harmony Tailor in Richmond UK) and in the long run it’s more cost effective because I wear it more often than the others. Thanks again and keep up the great videos and information. 👍
Just found this video and your channel. Your measurements are exactly the same as mine! its been hard trying to find a man who isn't the typical 6 foot 180 pounds who talks about suits! will definitely be going to your channel for all suit advice
My papa had always traveled to Italy to get his bespoke suits made. He invested a lot of money on bespoke suits because it motivated him to keep in shape. 🤷♀️ Ofc when he reached his 70s they didn't fit as well, because he had hip replacement and his back naturally began slouching, but he really prided himself with those. 🤷♀️
It's so subtle, but your shoulders look more square in the bespoke suit, and in general your proportions look slightly more balanced. I've always admired the work of tailors, and if I was a man, I'm pretty sure I'd save up just for the experience of seeing one of these super knowledgeable tailors work on something that I'd be wearing. ❤️
You'd be saving up thousands for _one_ suit.
Bespoke FTW! The best bang for buck bespoke is from small family tailors in Italy. You can get a bespoke 2 piece suit for around $1200-$1500. The trouble is travelling for measurements and two fittings. If you can go around your work schedule it's a great deal and with services like Airbnb it's even easier. Course you can get a beposke suit in the US but personally I like the Italian style better. Italian tailors also frequently visit NYC so it's worth looking.
Yup, I live in Italy and just got 3 suits for $1400 Euro with 3 custom shirts.
finding a flight ticket right away
Any recommendations?
All good things take effort. Either getting your MTM correct or the time it takes to create a bespoke suit. Excellent video!
Very true! I think you’d love Alan David btw...
don't tempt me. Maybe Alan can account for my elongated right shoulder and slightly larger left butt cheek 😜
need brighter lighting and a single vent w/ your butt. @@BrockMcGoff
Im 15 and 5”5 T_T and all my friend are around 5”9
So I was worried how I would look like in my suit in my farewell program
But then I saw your short too
And look hella awesome
Thanks for the Motivation
Snow, I'm even shorter! A lot comes into play with your suit to benefit you in your height. Careless choices in your shirt collar and knot can make it look worse. But, overall height doesn't matter, style does.
I really like the transition with the music when he starts talking about the bespoke 😂😂😂
Nice video
Nice video, clear and informative. I have to say though, from a suit-related business owner's perspective, the bespoke suit would not be worth it at the full price. It's not awful, but for bespoke it should be better than that. There's too much pulling at the waist and the hip + shoulder proportions are not flattering. One of the reasons some people prefer the SS suit despite it fitting worse is the shoulders, which would benefit from slightly less sloping and a slight increase in width, which would allow for a nice trim silhouette in the waist without too unnatural a drop. On a related note, the armholes are also a bit too low/large, which forces the waist to go slim too quickly instead of a more natural taper (causing some of the pulling at the button), and give you a slightly blockier upper body and not as much definition. This blockiness makes you seem shorter. I'd also go a little bit wider on the lapels, just have it hit the halfway point, with some adjustment to the shoulder width this would not look out of place, and in fact give your shoulder more balance. To account for your size, I'd make the flaps a bit smaller also.
I’m an Italian guy from Milano 5.6” short. I don’t have to wear suits at work, I do it because I like it. I own one bespoke suit in charcoal, three made-to-measures (navy, beige, black), two off-the-rack altered but extremely comfortable because I only buy if hips, shoulder and jacket length are perfect (light grey, very light blue). Being Italian I’m lucky to have access to very high skilled tailors from Milan or Naples, so all alterations makes all my suits very close to the bespoke one. The hardest part for me is to find dress shirts that fit well because I’ve large shoulders for my height. Brock, you’re great. You dress just like an Italian who’s surrounded by fashion since birth! 😉
Just bought a MTM from Indochino. I was measured at the showroom and the in store experience was great. 3 weeks later and the jacket needs to be remade, and the pants altered in several areas. That said after the remake and alterations (which are included in the price) the suit fits great and I am pretty happy. I would buy again from Indochino now that my measurements are dialed in.
Try a mtm from companies such as Nordstrom results will be night and day. I regularly fit customers into off the rack suits because their indochino mtm did not fit properly even after several alterations.
Bespoke suit definitely looks far better than the other two examples.
EXCELLENT breakdown man, that Alan David suit is top notch.
It’s crazy, while I was in Korea I got a couple suits made for me and the only way they did it was bespoke but it only cost 250 a suit, I didn’t know the difference between bespoke and custom. The quality is noticeably better than the off the rack suits i got in the states too. I didn’t know at the time how good of a deal it was.
Last year I decide to have a bespoke suit made. I searched local tailors and found out the bespoke suit makers were just a made to measure. “We take your measurements and have it made in Hong Kong” -The cost was $3000.00-
I ended up just heading to HK and having several things made with little cost difference.
Yes so true! For the many years it's been cheaper to fly to Honk Kong, stay 5 nights and have two awesome bespoke suits made than it is to buy two off the rack suits at Nordstrom or other similar department stores on the US west coast. For example, today, a round trip ticket and 4 star hotel for 5 nights in HK is only $850. Add in two Super 120 bespoke suits with 3 fittings at Sam's for $1,200. Your total cost is $2,000. In contrast, two super 120 Armani suits off the rack at Nordstrom cost $3,000 minimum. If you request tailoring, add another $120 per suite!!! Go to HK - You save $1000, add two bespoke suits to your wardrobe and take a world class vacation! It's a no brainer.
Wow. Did you just give us a time marker for topic? (Okay "timestamp" - BAD. A* on the vid spec) 30:00. Fantastic comp/con @ 55:00 (paused to see the details - your facial on the OTR? Justified). Fantastic detailed explanations of MTM and Bespoke. Thanks for letting us swim inside your wake! Cheers!
Years ago, I had an Italian born tailor in Greenwich Village. When I would buy a suit or jacket, he would renovate, often removing the sleeves and resetting them. The fit was amazing. I have yet to find a replacement craftsman and truly, I do not look as good in a suit since he left us. His old shop on Waverly Place is now a coffee shop.
Good point with first made to measure - I now off the peg
Thanks for showing all the different brands. I've never known anyone else that's also 5'6" and 120 lb. :-)
I appreciated your explanation, and while I realize that this is not the topic at hand, after viewing several suit-buying videos, I would have to conclude, if I'm honest, that the most important way to look good in a suit is to just be fit. Following your advice and the advice of other channels can certainly improve ones chances of looking good in a suit, but none of this trumps having an aesthetic frame to hang a suit upon.
Bespoke is a Tailor Made suit and you are right the Measurements are more
intense and Specific to the way your
body is distributed.
I actually got my first made to measure suit and also decided to get one from Oliver wicks, and yes it wasn't perfect but no off the rack suit has been so close to perfect without alterations, I love it. I did have to get alterations but it is now incredible.
My first MTM was a total failure. At first, I thought it was just fine, but after two weeks I noticed how tight it was in the pants and shoulders. I can't wear it anymore. My second MTM is a dream. That's how it works. You learn to ask for the right things.
Try the Sienna cut from SuitSupply if you ever try them again. I'm the same height and build as you and felt cut was much more flattering for our build than the Lazio.
Good to know!
I once worked for a uniform company that had a tailor shop as part of the company and for Christmas one year they made a bespoke suit for me as a Christmas present. When I put it on, it was an amazing experience. It felt so comfortable, nothing else compares. Sadly that was 30 years ago and now don't fit into my suit any longer. But if you wear suits a lot ( I don't wear them anymore anyway) it is quite an amazing experience.
The bespoke also fixed your issue with the right sleeve of the suit jacket. Your right shoulder is sloped down further than your left shoulder which causes the sleeve of the suit jacket to go past the sleeve of the shirt. Common problem for many guys.
Hey Brock... You hit a it out of the park with this video... So informative.. I love learning this stuff... Thanks so much man..!!
Well, you look dapper in all the three!
that oliver wicks suit looks stellar
Love your format. Not extra gib jab. Right to piint. Articulate. Perfect. Well done
Oh wow. I was surprised to see at 3:15 that you and I are actually pretty similar in size. I'm 5'7 / 129 lbs. usually the jackets I wear are like a 36 short.
I'm just a college student with little money so naturally I've got a lot to learn. But that made to measure suit looked awesome!
I have noticed that when guys have have suits tailored by the same company they by it from things go wrong but when they go to their local tailor that has good reviews and a 5 star reputation things always go right. You have to have the suit on while you go and have your suit tailored. You bring the suit to them and then they make you try it on so they can take your measures and if you have things you want done they will do it for you
Thank you for the video. After watching the video I decided to contact one of my local tailor and proceeded with my first bespoke suit, fully hand made full canvas construction with Dormeuil cloth (because I think they are more durable than Holland and Sherry). Waiting for the first fitting, can't be more excited.
Ohh enjoy it!
Some tailors are old fashioned though and make old man boxy baggy suits.
Yeah you have to make sure they listen to you, or go to a place with a “house cut” you like.
Real tailor do have choice of cut. I do have some old man boxy baggy suit too since it less likely to ripped when in party.
The Suit Supply suit is way too tight in the backside. Same problem for the Oliver Wisks made to measure. Of course, the bespoke suit addresses the curvature of the back on this guy. The only problem with bespoke is cost . . .
That means your back side is too fat u need to do more oblique twists for your spinal mobilization and deadlifts
@@Zetsuke4 wtf
@@Zetsuke4 Well, that's another way to think about it. Fit yourself to the clothes that you have purchased lol.
You look like an old Tom holland
3:03 the eye brow raise killed me 😂
Your production value is getting even better, and it looks like the gym hours are paying off. Love the intro and great information!
Good news is there are tons of options, but the bad news is there are a lot of options. Love you man.
I like how you explane the differences. You right, the old school going for results not for show for the customers. Making suits ist such a hard job, usually the best tailor are abe to make just up to 2suits per week but a suit per week is more usuall. The bespoke suits just fits better. Always. Even if I wouldnt know which one picture is bespoke, I can see it.
Obviously Bespoke is superior, however it depends on your shape and budget. For me, I always need to get bespoke/tailor made because regular suits don't fit me. I'm 6'4, 57inch chest, 19 inch neck, 21inch biceps, 36.5inch Thigh and 24inch Calf. I've never found a suit off the rack that actually fits my shoulders or pants that fit my legs properly. I've gotten off the rack suits and gotten them adjusted so that they're the correct length, however they're always too baggy in some spots. If you're an average / slight bigger or smaller than average, buy off the rack and get it tailored, unless you specifically need a suit for your career (e.g. Banking, fashion or corporate).
Being 6'4 but not overweight makes it pretty hard to get suits that aren't custom. It's sad because a lot of specialist jackets etc don't carry my size.theyrr either too short, or long enough but made for someone much larger than me
Thanks for the education session on the different type of suits and the pros and cons of each, it was super informative!
One thing I’m noticing with all these suits, though least with the bespoke, of course, is that they all look a bit too tight to move comfortably in. This is somewhat generational, as people 35 or below right now - I notice - have the problem of buying or altering suits too tight in the chest and waist, thus ruining the drape and leading to them tugging at the jacket in various places whenever it’s buttoned (see video for examples of).
I think there’s an idea that a tight suit will be slimming or cut a better figure, but I would counter that the archetypal perfectly-tailored bespoke suit is probably Cary Grant’s Grey Kilgour from North by Northwest, and it is actually somewhat roomier in the trousers, with a longer, less tight fitting jacket than most would wear today. It looks incredible though, because it’s as slim as it can be without noticeably pulling anywhere, and of course, Cary Grant looks stylish in just about anything.
This is just an opinion of course, there are lots of different suit styles, but ultimately, I think, most men want a suit that looks as flattering as possible without announcing the wearer’s vanity, which too tight suits have a tendency to do.
Never had a bucket list. Now the only thing on it is to have a bespoke suit series made for me (out of the fabric used for golf pants, they're so comfortable).
My dream suit is one that is as comfortable as a pajama!
I recently tried a Canali OTR jacket and it fit me and looked better than any MTM I've ever had, gave me pause. A lot of it was the fit, it was just perfect, but it was also the material, there's a reason better fabrics are more expensive but they're worth splurging on.
Well done video....if your buying off the rack , look for the best arm hole fit . Get it altered by local tailor ,a good one will do a good tapper job on the pants ,add inner pockets . Find a good cleaner , that will not over heat your suit , press your pants just right .
I bought my first suit I dont really like the way it fits but I love the way it makes me feel and coming from a dark background I can tell the difference of how people see or treat me when I wear the suit and when I don't lol I'm looking into getting a better suit and this video helped out thanks
So glad to find you in my recomended, I’m the exact same height as you and I’ve been losing hope in the fashion world until now. Very well done video.
Glad you found me!
The difference between off the rack, made to measure and bespoke depends on your build and the tailor. I am 5'10", 150 lbs, very close to off the rack 38. If you are 5'4" or 6'4", over weight or very muscular, the benefit of bespoke is very great. When a very good tailor alters my off the rack, they do very little. I gained weight a few times and not only did I get bigger, but every dimension did not grow proportionally. I do not go from a 38 to 40. I go from 38 with minor alterations to 40 with extensive alterations.
Great video, Brock, and thanks for the tip on the Peter Manning tie. All too often I find myself tucking in the little end of my ties into my waistband due to the excessive length!
I've had a great experience with Sene Studio for a made-to-measure suit. It wasn't quite right when I got it in the mail but it was close...I sent them photos and a video and they actually remade a suit from scratch at no charge and it was PERFECT when I received it.
Learned a lot. Definitely don't want to be that guy whose suit looks like it's hanging on by it's front button all tight that the seams are about to bust all over.
Wow..Yes. Having a 34 or 32 Chest at 120 lb , MUST BE a Nightmare to go shopping in any US clothing store. Bespoke all the way. Cheers!
Don't know how I ended up here but it was an interesting and informative video. And I don't even wear suits anymore! 😀 I really don't like the way the bespoke suit pulls at the button. Really takes away from the look for me. Of course I have no idea how it feels but the MTM suit looks a lot better...
That bespoke suit is so worth it
Also it is good to point out that when it comes to smaller and slim guys like you and me, made-to-measure is impossible to get the great fit and comfort.. Sure you can get really close to very good, but once you save up and try Bespoke once, it is hard to go back. Being short, slim and not having perfect shoulders and stance, gives us also very slim chances in succeding in MTM.
I have 1 custom suit and it was well worth it :) got it off of Black Lapel in NYC
Janoy cresva
4:25 That is what I noticed and I am glad your bespoke tailor noriced that and adjusted for that at 8:56
fyi - I grew up wearing bespoke Shirts, Pants & Suits. It was very hard transitioning to Ready to Wear clothes but they have come a long way and some brands definitely come very close now.
Unless one has a job where suits are worn daily, and on constant go from function to function, one might travel the bespoke route.
I've gone way of both off-the-rack as well as MTM and have not regretted either purchase. The suit's pattern makes my wearing experience all the more memorable.
I did 2 bespoke suit in Thailand Hua hin, it cost me $180 each and done In 3 days. 1st day measurement , 2nd day sew fitting and last day is trying and altering. I think the tailor who did my suits is tony from hongkong tailor.
You look great in your suits. Just handsome guy. Bespoke looks the best, especially on the back :-) I know a lot of about designing clothes and sewing - so I can see the difference! Great video and presentation :-)
Finally! I thought you forgot you had a RUclips channel 😂
Great content as always!
Haha it’s only been a week!
Loving the Polo Brock! Knew it was Ted Baker the second the video started haha
Found that at Buffalo Exchange for $15 😮
I have a similar situation as you Brock, I’m about 5 feet 5 inches and 114 pounds which means it’s tougher to find a well fitted suit. Will check out Alan David custom suits.
I like them all.
The bespoke one is a little less baggier but if anything you wear isn’t comfortable, it’s not really worth buying although hardly anybody will know that it’s not at first glance.
I prefer separates myself. I wear a 34x34 pants and either a 46L or a 48L jacket depending on the cut and how hard I am hitting the weights. Last fall I bought a grey and dark blue separate combination from Macys. I tried some higher end suits at other stores, but bought what looked best on me.
Great video Brock!
the best video of suits of all youtube, thanks guy !!!
The issue with the Lazio suit from Suitsupply is that it is cut for the most broad array of frames. If you're a guy who isn't very near average height and average/athletic build, Suitsupply will likely require serious adjustments before it fits you correctly.
Well said.
Great video Brock. Very informative
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
Great video! Keep up the good work. IMHO, I think you could go for slightly more fitting sleeves on your suit, but I understand to an extent it might make you look more thinner! Anyway, cheers and keep em coming!
I’m *hoping* to fill it out a bit now that I’m lifting... 🤞🏻
Smart man haha! You're gonna kill it!
Bespoke suit you have looks good but a small detail in which Savile Row would have caught is a wrinkle on your left shoulder near the lapel. My first OW suit had some issues but their Customer Service made it right.
Something I wish all channels would hit on more is actual day to day work style. A quick Google search says that 1 in 10 men wear suits to work everyday. So I wish you would talk more about Business Casual style. Selfishly I would enjoy and it benefit but I feel like its more common.
The bespoke suit looks great!
Very detail information about the types of suit, I really love Your explanation. Well done....
As someone who runs a local made to measure company. Measurements are great but do not tell the whole story. We use fit samples based from some generic sizes that let us see things like poster issues and if there is a major difference between shoulders. Fit samples make it almost impossible to mess something up.
I haven't gotten a suit yet from Oliver Wicks but I paid for their fabric swatches which are awesome. They tell you what mill is from and the suits are made in Bulgaria not China.
Go Lanieri, 100% italian, just a little bit more expensive
I like your polo shirt so I'm gonna trust your information. Don't let me down mate
Just saw that you spent $611 on a (expletive) suit. +10 trust
I’ve done the math. I’ve spent way more money at luxury brands like Gucci, Brioni etc than a bespoke costs.
Whoa - just found your channel recently, but I really enjoy your videos, Brock. Very informative and well-done!
Thank you!
So here's where new value lies with Indochino. They have real showrooms now. I just moved and now live right next to one of their showrooms in Toronto. I went in there and you can choose all of your options from real fabrics and examples. Then they measure you, so it's not only more accurate and thorough, but also more of a bespoke experience. Then they had a deal on so all in it was only about $430 for a complete suit!
Love the video! Sad to hear your experience with SuitSupply but I can understand that it would hard to have an OTR with your build.
One thing I wanted to recommend tho would be to stick with Black Lapel as the American cut looks much better on you than the European cut of the OW. Also, consider getting only Full-Canvas as it would definitely conform much better to your body type. These aren’t personal gripes, just recommendations! Suits are supposed to compliment the silhouette and shape of the individual!
Again love the video, and keep it up!
It's always best to see you with amazing videos
Looking fit my man. That polo is fitting 👌🏽 Beer Lao team representing
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I think off the rack/made to measure look just as good as a bespoke suit if you are fit weight and anywhere between 5'10-6'2ish. Could be just the way the sleeves and everything fit on a slim and tall frame that makes it hard to tell if a suit is cheap or not.
At 150usd you can have a Zara suit made in turkey with basically perfect proportions. Maybe it goes down to your body type, i have had great luck with off the rack suits.
Also, if you want to have best off the rack go with the unconstructed suits, constructed suits tend to have more tension if its not 100% for your body type.
Well done. I appreciate this video. Men need more like this. Thank you. I will continue to follow
Do they keep your measurements at a bespoke tailor? If down the road you would like the same suit in a different fabric / color would that cost less than the first bespoke from scratch?
Yes sir, they do.
stefano giovannini , they kept a paper pattern of mine. I just email them with what I want. In about a month I have a new item at my door.
I am wondering if a second bespoke suit may be slightly cheaper since the tailor does not need to take new measurements (unless the customer's weight changed a lot)
Probably not because they are going to charge you the same. Part of the price is just having the perfect measurement.
I get shoulder divots with a lot of suits. Hugo Boss & Brooks Brothers don’t conform to me very well. Suit supply and Armani are about the only companies that have been able to furnish divot free suits. I just wish companies would make more soft shouldered suits with room around the lats in high end fabric. I love suit supply but I either have to cut weight or go custom.
I am 5’10, 180 lb, but I have very long arms and a very long torso.