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The Difference Between Made-to-Measure and Bespoke Suits Sylvie Di Giusto (http://www.menstylefashion.com/author/sylviedigiusto/) October 24, 2013 Style Tips (http://www.menstylefashion.com/topics/style/style -me/) 1 Comment (http://www.menstylefashion.com/the-difference-between-made-to -measure-and-bespoke-suits/#disqus_thread)

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DAMMIT, ITS NOT BESPOKE!The difference between Made-to-Measure and Bespoke Suits

When it comes to high-end business fashion for men, nothing beats a custom-made suit. Even though there is nothinginherently wrong with a well-tailored suit that people buy off the rack, it simply cannot compare to having a suit made toyour specifications. Tailors will very often use the term bespoke when it comes to custom-made clothes, because thishas traditionally been considered the best way to create a personalized suit in accordance to the buyers specification.However, bespoke has a very straightforward definition and you might spend a great deal of money assuming that yourcustom-made suit is going to be bespoke, which unfortunately is not always the case.

What Is The Difference Now?Over the last few years, the term bespoke has been hijacked by marketing and advertising gurus who were constantlypushing the boundaries of what type of effort would go into the production of a suit. Instead, an advertisement thatguarantees bespoke no longer guarantees the same personal service and the hand-made suit of yesteryear. Bespoke isdefined as a completely handmade item where the pattern is cut from scratch. This includes a first fitting so the tailor isable to adjust the half-made suit at an intermediary baste stage. As a result, you have limitless options for the design ofthe suit because there is nothing to build on or adjust.Nowadays, many of the tailors who advertise with bespoke areproviding made to measure aka MTM. They still take measurements, still have a number of options to choose from, butthe suit itself will be created based on an existing pattern. There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but you have toconsider that this design process is not similar to true bespoke.

What Should You Expect From True Bespoke?These are some of the most important differences that indicate true bespoke quality:

You must have a nearly unlimited choice for linings and fabrics. Any style details are no problem. If you wantthree vents in the jacket or a heart-shaped pocket in the sleeve, the answer with true bespoke would be noproblem.

Your suit is cut from a pattern created specifically for you. This allows for an accurate record (for future use)and ensures that it can be corrected after the initial fitting.

True bespoke means at least two fittings for you, the first fitting is a skeleton often done without pockets.The second fitting is more advanced. When the suit is completely finished, there is a final chance to try on thesuit.

In the ideal situation, the person cutting the fabric is also doing the fitting and measurements, and even thesewing. Any successful bespoke suit is a combination of cutting and tailoring expertise.

How Can You Be Sure Its Bespoke?This is the important question, How can I be sure that I am getting a true bespoke suit from my tailor? If you ask thesequestions, you should be able to get a good idea if what you are paying for is true bespoke or made-to-measure:

Ask straightforward One of the best ways to ask is to be straightforward, are you a true bespoke tailor or doyou create made-to-measure suits?

Ask about options As previously mentioned, bespoke simply has more options because it is a suit fromscratch. If you find there is only a list of options to choose from, chances are that you are dealing with MTM.

Ask about fabrics and grades Bespoke is far more expensive than MTM. If a tailor promises bespoke butsuggests that they are using medium grade instead of high-quality grade, it warns you about doing business withthem.

Asking about location Ask them where the suit is produced. Sure, they take measurements here, but wheredoes the actual production of the suit take place?

Ask about turnaround time Remember that true bespoke can take anywhere between two and six months. Ifthese tailors promise a turnaround of a few weeks, chances are that it is not true bespoke.

Before You Order Another Supposedly Bespoke Suit Remember ThisUltimately, you need to determine for yourself what your requirements are. If you are willing to invest the money and areable to wait on your suit, there is nothing better than a bespoke suit. If you are going to get a MTM suit, its a great choiceas well. However, be aware that you will have less design options, that these designs are often created overseas and thenshipped back to the United States. While opting for a MTM suit is never wrong, you should make sure that you are notpaying bespoke prices or expecting bespoke quality.

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