Some assistance from my fellow readers on this "dilemma" that arose today. While at the tailor's getting some shirts and a jacket cleaned up, I noticed that they offered to make custom shirts. When checking out, I asked if they also made suits as I will need a tuxedo for my wedding next spring. They said yes and sat me down with a few booklets of cloth swatches and told me to pick the one I liked.
I perused about three different books and settled on a Super 110s that I liked. There were also some Super 140s on offering, but I preferred the feel of the 110s. Inquiring further I was told I can pick any details I like (i.e. peak or shawl lapel, choose my lining, etc just like if you ordered from Indochino or similar) and I also get a vest included to make it a three piece. He also said that the tux would be made in house, not shipped out somewhere to return later. The one thing I forgot to ask, which I am kicking myself for, is if it would be fused or canvased.
So then came the cost -- $1,000 even. Any details I like, any cloth, custom fitting. Do I jump on this?
I've been very happy with the work provided by this tailor so far on all my suits and shirts I've brought in.
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