Shopping for suits can be an extremely tricky and overwhelming experience, and there are a ton of things to consider when you’re looking for the right suit for the right occasion. Whether you’re looking for an everyday suit that you can wear to any formal event or occasion that pops up last minute or are building your suit collection a la Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother, there’s the perfect suit out there for everyone – you just have to know where and how to look.

Enter Black Lapel and Oliver Wicks: two formal wear clothing brands that will custom make your dream suit for you in the most convenient and user-friendly way possible. All you need to do is submit your measurements online to either of these brands and you’ll have a tailor-made suit on your hands in no time at all. So, what’s the difference between Oliver Wicks and Black Lapel? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the two brands. 

What Is Black Lapel

Black Lapel

Black Lapel is another high-end clothing brand that specializes in custom suits and formal wear, as well as shirts, outerwear, blazers, and vests, and also offers accessories ranging from pocket squares and ties to scarves and bags. Like Oliver Wicks, ordering a suit from Black Lapel can be done completely online, which makes it especially convenient, given the current times. 

Each suit and shirt from Black Lapel is handcrafted, which means that you’re basically guaranteed to look your absolute best, and the brand prides itself on affordability and cutting out the middleman “to bring you high-end fabrics from renowned mills throughout the world without the exorbitant markups,” adding that “quality custom suits have never been more affordable.”

“They are with you every step of the way and are always incredible and courteous and helpful. Their products can be a little pricey, but the service that accompanies your purchase is well worth it,” one happy customer wrote on their site. Another echoed their feelings about the quality of Black Lapel suits and the stellar customer service, writing, “Absolutely amazing experience. They will do anything needed to make sure your suit is perfect. I could not be more satisfied with the fit, the quality, and the entire process.”