Customize Your Image with a Custom Suit
Think of the best-dressed gentleman you know. What makes you
think of that person? I'll bet it's difficult to pinpoint the
reason why, other than you notice he's always looking clean and
professional. Well, there are many reasons why that person
projects the image that commands respect. The biggest one,
though, is probably the fit and fabric of his suit, and the
coordination of his outfits.
Are you projecting that image of success that you desire? As
your career progresses, you want your image to progress as well.
Now, I'm not talking about spending an outlandish amount of
money here, although you could. I'm talking about projecting a
clean, professional image. One that is a step above your peers,
and most importantly, your competition.
Consider a custom suit, and why it may provide those elements of
professionalism you may be looking for. An image that made you
think of your best-dressed friend.
Typically, when you enter a retail store, you are only provided
a small number of choices in suits in your size. This is fine if
you only want the basics, and are an easy fit without too many
alterations. But for most of you, your desire to stand out
leaves you wanting more.
Just for a moment, I'm going to ignore the fact that you have
literally hundreds of fabric options when it comes to purchasing
a custom suit. And also, for this article, I'm going to bypass
the discussion of suit coats. So, let's discuss just a few of
the options on only the trousers of your custom suit. This will
show you just how many options the custom suit truly provides.
First the waistband. This may seem to be an obvious choice, but
the waistband can be fitted to the quarter inch, can be fitted
with griplets which help prevent your shirt from pulling out, or
an expandable waistband for more comfort and clean fit.
Now, the pleats. Do you desire flat-front pants, deeper pleats,
double-reverse pleats or triple pleats? Just these few options
in pleats can help solve many fitting problems. For example, a
trim, athletic build looks great in a flat front. A fuller build
should wear pleats.
Next, the pockets. Choose from the on-seam pockets, besom or
cord pockets, or quarter-top (angled) pockets. You can even
choose to get your pockets with or without the small inner
'change' pockets. And the pocket choices should be properly
coordinated with your pleat choices.
The width of the knees and thighs in your trouser is always a
key element. Depending on your physique, you may require a
trimmer or wider knee and thigh to compliment your body. If you
like a looser fit, this is a very important item. Each
measurement can be specified to your preference.
And finally, the bottoms. Request plain bottoms or cuffs on your
pants. These will also be coordinated with your pocket and pleat
choices. You can even specify the width of the cuffs, and the
width of the opening in the bottom of your trousers. These
choices will depend on your shoe size and your style choices.
It may sound complicated, but Exclusively Tailored, or the
custom tailor of your choice, can easily recommend which
direction you should go, according to your physique. The idea is
to compliment your physique with fitting and styling options, so
that you will project a professional image that commands respect.
And soon, when someone thinks of the best-dressed gentleman they
knows, they'll think of you.