How to Tailor a Suit

Tailoring a suit is something that both men and women may have to deal with when embarking into the professional world. Tailoring your suit is essential to the way you present yourself to the corporate world. A tailored and polished look helps makes a lasting impression to your superiors.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Find a good tailor. Do this by asking your friends or looking online for reviews regarding tailors around your area. They are also usually found in major department stores or high end fashion districts.

2. Choose the fabric of your choice. The fabric is essential when making a tailored suit--it can make the difference between a low costing suit to a very expensive suit, costing upwards of $6000. Since you are not paying for a brand named suit, you have the ability to choose a higher grade fabric that will cost lower at the store than on the shelves at a major department store.

3. Get your measurements. Your tailor will take your body measurements. He will have an excellent idea of what he is doing, but don't be afraid to ask questions or suggest how you'd like your suit to fit you. If, for example, you'd like your sleeves longer, your tailor will be able to accommodate to your needs.

4. Help with determining the style of your suit. For example, do you want a three or four button blazer or double breasted or single? These are all details that you are in charge of and have the ability to determine when working with your tailor. Furthermore, your tailor may have suggestions to what would best suit your body type and fashion sense, whether you are more conservative or more modern. You can also personalize your suit by picking out the style of the buttons, pockets or the number of pleats in the pants or skirt.

5. Go in for your final fitting. After you are done picking out the details of your suit, you are now ready to have everything finalized to your liking. The tailor will ask you to put on the suit and at this time you will also be asked to pay.